This product contains lead!!!!!! how is that safe?????

Letter from the Company... and I quote the entire letter they sent me after I asked about the LEAD in this product."Hello Bea, Thank you for contacting MacroLife Naturals and your interest in our products. You have come to the right place! Some of our products have to have the Prop 65 warning that you see on the Macro Greens & Miracle Reds. Since this is a California law only we have two different labels, one to sell in California & one that ships out of state. I don't know how familiar you are with Prop 65 (The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) but it was a VERY poorly written Proposition that was written and passed by a California vote to protect the drinking water that California buys from other states. The Proposition was also to protect lead amounts in children's toys. It unfortunately is so poorly written that is does not account for naturally occurring lead in the worlds soils. Prop 65 applies to all retail products sold in California and since our products are all natural, each ingredient contains the normal naturally occurring amount of lead (it's a trace mineral after all) and when added together is slightly above the Prop 65 level of 0.5mcg per serving. The warning is EVERYWHERE and on many product labels in California including Starbucks, office buildings, restaurants, grocery stores, even Disneyland has it plastered on food menus and signs around the park. Rest assured that our family company is committed to the continued safety of all Macro Life products. The warning has been added to ensure compliance with Proposition 65 so that we can continue serving our valued customers in California. No other state or country requires this statement, only California. The chemical in question is lead, an element that can be found commonly or naturally in soil, plants, and water. MacroLife formulas and products are healthy combinations of vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs, and herbal ingredients grown naturally. MacroLife Naturals does not add any lead to any of its products. The State of California requires a warning for any product sold in California that would result in a consumer ingesting more than 0.5 micrograms of lead in a day. This is an exceedingly low level and 1000 times less than the level of exposure that has been shown by the WHO (World Health Organization) to have no observable effect on humans or animals. As a result, prop-65 law sets an extremely low amount of 0.5mcg level. For example a serving of asparagus contains more than prop-65 allowed levels. Most vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries contain naturally occurring low levels of lead that when combined add up to slightly more than the threshold of 0.5mcg. Rather than changing our formulas and offering customers in California a sub-par and less effective formula, we chose to abide by the Proposition and place the warning on our products. Attached is a PDF with some explanation and a graph showing you some of this information. I also attached a more comprehensive explanation of the Proposition. There is a page on our website explaining Prop 65. Here is the link. http://macrolifenaturals.com/california-prop-65/ Prop 65 is a big headache to say the least and in the affecting thousands of companies that sell into CA! This Prop is a revenue stream for lawyers looking for a payday because about 80% of the settlement goes to the attorneys it is very lucrative. Here is another good link to another one of my friends companies that has some great graphs that show how ridiculous this Prop is.http://media.essentiallivingfoods.com/blog/prop-65-warning/ Example: The FDA Tolerable Intake of Lead (adult) is 75mcg per day. The Prop 65 level is 0.5mcg I hope you find this information valuable in making sure you are comfortable with enjoying our product and the benefits for you and your kids! If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We use all natural ingredients and NO synthetics I hope this is helpful to you. Please visit our Facebook page for good information, recipes! Thank you for contacting us around your question. The above being said, you should not use the information in this correspondence or on the Macro Life Naturals website for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment as our products, Macro GreensÂ® and Miracle RedsÂ® are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. As is with any medical condition, please consult your physician before taking any nutritional supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. As is with any medical condition, please consult your physician before taking any nutritional supplement. MacroLife products are not intended to treat diagnosis or prevent any disease. Best regards, Marcus J. Gottlieb Sales Manager8477 Steller Dr Culver City, CA 90232 800-521-5867 Toll Free 310-815-8158 Direct 310-815-8369 Fax Marcus@MacroLifeNaturals.comwww.MacroLifeNaturals.com"END of quoteHope this helps

Ingredient list, please? What is the ORAC value of 1 serving?

Supplement FactsServing Size About 1 Tbsp (9.5 g)Servings Per Container About 30 Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueCalories 40 Calories from Fat 10 Total Fat 1 g Saturated Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Total Carbohydrate 7 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 3 g Protein 1 g Vitamin C 400 mg 700%Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) 3 mcg 50%Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) 26 mg 2%Magnesium (as Magnesium Glycinate) 11 mg 2%Sodium 25 mg 1%Iron 0.45 mg 2%Vitamin A 174 IU 4%Plant Sterols Esters 670 mg Nutrient Rich Super Foods Proprietary BlendCertified Organic Cherry Fruit Powder, Certified Organic Blackberry Fruit Powder, Certified Organic Carrot Rhizome Powder, Certified Organic Papaya Fruit Powder, Certified Organic Blueberry Fruit Powder, Boysenberry Fruit Powder, Certified Organic Elderberry Fruit Powder2525 mg Non-Dairy Probiotic Cultures MIN, Organisms (AT MFG)FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides), Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium Longum1 Billion Antioxidant Propritary BlendAcerola Fruit Extact, Certified Organic Lycium Fruit (Goji Berry) Powder, Certified Organic Pomegranate Fruit Powder, Citrus Bioflavonoids (inner peels lemons, oranges, and/or grapefruits), Cabbage Palm (Acai) Fruit Extract 5:1, Green Tea Leaf Extract (60% Polyphenols), Rutin, Certified Organic Mangosteen Fruit Powder, Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract (24% Flavone Glycosides, 6% Terpene Lactones), Grape Seed Extract (95% Proanthocyanidins), Milk Thistle Seed Extract 80% Silymarin)1,630 mg Adaptogenic & Metabolic Herbs Proprietary BlendCertified Organic Red Raspberry Fruit Powder, Certified Organic Apricot Fruit Powder, Lecithin 99% Oil Free (Non-GMO), Certified Organic Persimmon Fruit Powder, Fig Juice Powder, Turmeric Root Powder, Ginger Root Powder1,880 mg Natural Fibers Proprietary BlendOat Beta-Glucan Soluble Fiber, Apple Pectin Cellulose Powder, Apple Fruit Fiber865 mg Harmonizing & Support Herbs Proprietary BlendCertified Organic Cranberry Fruit Powder, Certified Organic Beet Root Powder, Aloe Vera, Prickly Pear Leaf Powder (Nopal), Yucca Root Powder, Celery Seed Powder, Dulse1,040 mg Natural Plant Enzymes: Bromelain 100 mg Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.Daily Value not established.Other Ingredients: Natural flavors, stevia (leaf).Directions: Mix 1 Tbsp/Scoop into filtered water, non-citrus juice, smoothie or protein shake. For best taste use 8 ounces filtered water and add a splash of apple juice.

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