Reviewer: Dale, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month

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I stumbled on these reviews when I noticed it was in my salad dressing and I first had an experience with these seeds when I was filming in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. The local natives used it to color their faces for ceremonies, I also used on my face and had no issues with it. In fact the smooth consistency of the squished seeds was a very smooth cream that I thought would be great for ma ... Show Full Comment

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I stumbled on these reviews when I noticed it was in my salad dressing and I first had an experience with these seeds when I was filming in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. The local natives used it to color their faces for ceremonies, I also used on my face and had no issues with it. In fact the smooth consistency of the squished seeds was a very smooth cream that I thought would be great for makeup.
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Reviewer: AnnattoAdditives, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Consumer)

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I have had Tinitus for more than 20 years. It never goes away but it varies greatly in volume, from being barely noticeable to a very uncomfortable 11KHz whistle. I have been aware for some time that I have within the past 24h consumed coloured food. When I check the ingredients label Annatto is always listed. If I avoid such additives, my Tinnitus is not a problem.

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I have had Tinitus for more than 20 years. It never goes away but it varies greatly in volume, from being barely noticeable to a very uncomfortable 11KHz whistle. I have been aware for some time that I have within the past 24h consumed coloured food. When I check the ingredients label Annatto is always listed. If I avoid such additives, my Tinnitus is not a problem.
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Reviewer: jonny, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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I use annatto seeds for pancreatic cancer as it has a high concentration of tocotrienol, which MAY be helpful. I use 5G a day blended into a fruit and vegetable juice mixture. As far as I can tell, I have had no ill effects. I do not know whether it is helpful for my cance rbut I remain alive 5 years after diagnosis.

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I use annatto seeds for pancreatic cancer as it has a high concentration of tocotrienol, which MAY be helpful. I use 5G a day blended into a fruit and vegetable juice mixture. As far as I can tell, I have had no ill effects. I do not know whether it is helpful for my cance rbut I remain alive 5 years after diagnosis.
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Reviewer: Beware!, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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Just to add my weight to the comment about migraines - If I consume anything containing annatto, within an hour or so, I get a classic migraine, aura then dull headache. My latest trip-up was eating Doritos 'Tangy Cheese' flavour tortilla chips at a party, it didn't last long for me! Beware, it's in red cheese, ice-cream, batters, even soap!

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Just to add my weight to the comment about migraines - If I consume anything containing annatto, within an hour or so, I get a classic migraine, aura then dull headache. My latest trip-up was eating Doritos 'Tangy Cheese' flavour tortilla chips at a party, it didn't last long for me! Beware, it's in red cheese, ice-cream, batters, even soap!
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Reviewer: Jhale, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I currently use Annatto seed from The Spice House, but Mountain Rose Herbs is probably your best bet..... Annatto is not a toxic substance. It is a seed that looks like a red chocolate chip. These seeds can easily be very bitter and nauseating. Unless you chew them thoroughly, they will be sickening in digestion and unpalatable. I used Annatto in fighting cancer because of its high Vitamin ... Show Full Comment

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I currently use Annatto seed from The Spice House, but Mountain Rose Herbs is probably your best bet..... Annatto is not a toxic substance. It is a seed that looks like a red chocolate chip. These seeds can easily be very bitter and nauseating. Unless you chew them thoroughly, they will be sickening in digestion and unpalatable. I used Annatto in fighting cancer because of its high Vitamin E delta-tocotrienol and y-tocotrienol, which are exceedingly rare nutrients and best used without tocopherols (the most common Vitamin E forms). Their effect on my cancer is significantly positive and there is a boost of energy and well-being that comes with Annatto consumption. That being said, most people will find it hard to stomach Annatto and will not keep it in the mouth and chew it for long enough. Additionally, raw spices are dirty, but Vitamin E is broken down by heat. This means that you can get some issues from unsanitary spices. You should generally wash these seeds. The powder is probably not as nutritionally powerful, but annatto powder can substitute well since such a strong vitamin E concentration can not be fully lost. There does not seem to be overdosing, as you would experience with most herbal remedies, as long as you chew thoroughly. The bad taste is probably enough of a deterrent to never overdose.
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