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Health Guide

Candurin Silver

Candurin Silver is a specialized pigment derived from natural mica minerals, widely used in the food and supplement industry to create shimmering, metallic visual effects. While it doesn't provide nutritional benefits like a vitamin, it serves as a safe, natural-looking alternative to synthetic dyes. It allows supplement manufacturers to create beautiful, easy-to-identify capsules without using artificial colors.
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Candurin Silver
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Bio-Activity Analysis

Safety Profile of Natural vs. Synthetic Colorants

SCIENTIFIC DATA VISUALIZATION

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Allergenic Potential (Low)
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Health Benefits & Sources

Why Manufacturers Use It

  • Natural Origin: Sourced from mineral earth, providing a clean label ingredient.
  • Visual Appeal: Creates beautiful pearlescent and metallic effects in capsules.
  • Stability: Resistant to light and heat, keeping your supplements looking fresh.

Deep Dive

Unlike nutritional ingredients that interact with your metabolism, Candurin Silver functions as a visual marker. It helps you identify your supplements easily. Because it is derived from mica (a mineral) and iron oxides, it is considered a natural colorant. This is particularly helpful for those trying to avoid synthetic dyes like FD&C Blue #1 or Titanium Dioxide.

Natural Food Sources

Candurin Silver is not found in food; it is a manufactured ingredient used to color food and supplements.

Supplementation

You will find this ingredient listed on the label of specific supplement capsules. It is used in very small amounts (less than 1% of the formula) purely for color. There is no specific dosage for this ingredient as it is not a nutrient.

Top Food Sources

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Candurin Silver is a manufactured colorant, not a nutrient.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is considered safe by the FDA and is used in tiny amounts purely for color. It passes through your system without being absorbed.
Yes, it is composed of mineral mica and iron oxides, making it suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
That is the pearlescent effect of Candurin Silver, which reflects light to create a metallic finish.
No, it is used in such small amounts that it is tasteless and odorless.

Safety & Side Effects

Candurin Silver is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food and supplements. It is non-toxic and passes through the body unchanged. However, if you have a specific allergy to mineral dusts or mica, you should check with your healthcare provider.

Scientific References

  • [1]FDA CFR 21 - Color Additives Permitted for Use in Food
  • [2]EFSA Journal - Scientific Opinion on the safety of iron oxides and mica-based pearlescent pigments
  • [3]Who's Who in Color Additives - Food Drug & Color Association