Just because it says "lemon oil" does not make it natural or safe. All oils
are processed and therein lies the culprit. There extraction process most
likely uses chemicals in the process - which are not disclosed (withheld) .
For a reference on oils and  processing - see Paul Pitchford "Healing with
Whole Foods" . Pretty depressing as even extra-virgin olive oil may hide a
shady past. Funny how a label "Real Lemon" makes one think of fresh lemons.
If you are drinking this stuff for your health then consider using fresh
lemons, apple cider, mother-of-vinegar, or kombucha __all live foods__. All
simple, easy to make at home and mostly available locally. Not sure how CS
or EIS would react to a mix, but could be taken a few hours apart.
Ed Kasper LAc. Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Acupuncture is a jab well done
www.HappyHerbalist.com   Santa Cruz, CA.


 -----Original Message-----
From: Marshall Dudley [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 8:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: CS>Re: vinegar


  [email protected] wrote:
    Dear Mr. Harris,

    I wish to ask you a question, I have been drinking lemon juice made from
a brand called Real Lemon

    100% lemon juice from concentrate, yet on the the ingredient list it
states"'lEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE(WATER,CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE).sodium
benzoate,sodium metabisulfite and sodium sulfite(preservatives)..lemon oil.

    My question what are these preseratives??are they safe? there is no
mention of their strength.  I noticed on a 32oz bottle that the preseratives
were 1/40 of 1% for each of the three.  My bottle is 48 oz


  sodium benzoate
  Implicated as an immune suppressant, even as an agent in AIDs for some
people, similar to benzene. Acts as a nutrient for AIDs causing parasites
according to Clark if I remember right.  However it is in lots of food if
you check the labels.

  sodium metabisulfite
  and sodium sulfite(preservatives)
  Not sure of toxcidity, but would likely form silver sulfite if mixed with
EIS. I would expect them to be hard on the kidneys like sulfa drugs are.
Perhaps Mr. Harris would have additional information on these.

  ..lemon oil.

  Natural. Should be safe.

  Marshall


    thanks