Gabbi Tuft Instagram – No, it’s not “just” seaweed. – Carrageenan is found in many pre-made protein shakes such as Premiere Protein, Fairlife, and many others. – While the calories and macros may check out on a lot of these protein shakes, it’s the ingredients that can do just as much damage to the body as other eating patterns. – And while a lot of doctors recommend these shakes to their patients for dropping pounds, it’s important to remember that most MD’s stopped doing research years ago. They are double and triple booked with their appointments from morning until evening, leaving little time, or no time, to spend the days and hours needed, pouring over published studies and researching solutions. – Referenced studies are below. – Over 2,000 clients to success in the last 14 years! – Details are in my profile for my online fitness and nutrition coaching or – Go to coachgabbi.com. – Happy shopping! – Gabbi – Not a paid partnership…ever. – #healthy #healthyfood #nutrition – Referenced studies: – 1. Borsani B, De Santis R, Perico V, Penagini F, Pendezza E, Dilillo D, Bosetti A, Zuccotti GV, D’Auria E. “The Role of Carrageenan in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Allergic Reactions: Where Do We Stand” Nutrients. 2021 Sep 27;13(10):3402. doi: 10.3390/nu13103402. PMID: 34684400; PMCID: PMC8539934. – 2. Pittman K, Golberg L, and Coulston F. (1976) “Carrageenan: The effect of molecular weight and polymer type on its uptake, excretion and degradation in animals.” Food and Cosmetics Toxicology 14 (2):85-93. – 3. Sumit Bhattacharyya, et al. March 31, 2017. A “Randomized Trial of the Effects of the No-carrageenan Diet on Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity.“ 192. DOI: 10.3233/NHA-170023.