Readers may recall that I posted a message from "Tamara" last month. She said she was organizing a BTD event in Central Park, NYC.

It turns out she is organizing an Anne Louise Gittleman event -- the author who, let us say, borrowed freely from Peter's work without permission, and went downhill from there.

Thanks to Catherine and Paul who alerted the entire dadamo.com crew, I dug a bit into what "Tamara" was planning. On further questioning, she admitted her connection with Gittleman, and showed she knew little about Peter's books -- in fact, could not even spell his name. {OK - saying it may be a bit difficult for newbies, but spelling it...? C'mon, it's just like the patriarch's in Battlestar Galactica, with a D' in front. ;->}

This past Saturday, I received another proposed post from "Tamara," cheery as ever, inviting us all to a blood type diet picnic in Central Park.

Now that you know the scoop, any locals who itch to do a spot of party-crashing can send me a note, and I'll reply back-channel. I'm not here to spoil anyone's fun. ;-D

Dear Heidi, Hi! I'm aware that you recommend Acerola vitamin C, but I have read that calcium ascorbate is the preferred form of vitamin C. Calcium ascorbate is a natural form of vitamin C. Calcium ascorbate is not acid, therefore, more people can take larger amounts without acid upset or diarrhea. Equally important is that calcium ascorbate replenishes the calcium that is excreted in the urine due to the chelating properties of vitamin C. Also vitamin C is never stored in cells in the form of ascorbic acid. Everyone has some calcium ascorbate in their body. Why not start with calcium ascorbate in the first place?. Thanks for your time and effort! RoseZ

Hello, Rose! We suggest whole-food-based vitamin forms, such as acerola cherry and rose hip concentrate, whenever possible -- since they are ideal for maximum assimilation, and the body readily digests the foods to use where and as it needs to do.

The plant-concentrate substances such as these contain co-factors, bioflavanoids, and trace elements which are stripped from the manufactured single-nutrient products.

If anyone finds these acerola/rose hip preparations acidic, simply take them with Phytocal and enjoy the increased assimilation boost of calcium plus C. :-)

Hope it helps, dear! :-D

how's it going heidi. things are going great for me out here at scnm. i am almost done with 4th quarter, and learning a lot (and teaching many about blood type science). i look forward to seeing you at the ifhi conference next year.

recently, new chapter started disclosing the presence of corn maltodextrin in almost all of their products. it turns out they have been using it all along, but not disclosing it. this means even the old btd multis would have had it (it is used as a flow agent both in the spraying process--for nutrient products, and with herbs as well).

was peter aware of this? and if so, does he cosider it significant enough to avoid the products? hope all is well with you. cric

Hey! My favorite Silver Cowboy!! Great to hear from you! :-)

On the New Chapter bizness... eeeeek. I most seriously doubt Peter knew about it during the time he still endorsed their BTD line of products. My memory is hazy on this, but somewhere I think he stated publicly that the association of NAP and NC was ending due to difficulties in quality control, formula control, something of that nature. If he indeed discovered the corn issue at that time, that would fit the picture.

I'm ever so pleased to hear you're enjoying your student & teacher roles... very exciting to imagine you as an accredited naturopath, and it seems only yesterday you were making your first post on the old BB! Very warmest wishes to ya, and keep shining!! :-D