Are there salicylates in seeds?
The sal status of most fruit seeds is unknown. We do know that “grapeseed extract” is high in salicylates and therefore not okay to use with the guai protocol. More It very important to distinguish between “Grapeseed Extract” (Sal-FullTM) and Grapefruit Seed Extract. Also important to distinguish between “Grapefruit Seed Extract” and “Grapefruit Peel extract” (Sal-FullTM). As far as I know, all other fruit seeds/pits/kernels should be avoided in topicals (and in supplements, except as filler) as we do not know if they are blockers. This includes such things as: “Apricot Kernel Oil”, “Peach Kernel Oil”, “Cherry Pit Oil”, “Palm Kernel Oil”, and “Quince Seed”. Remember that chemical derivatives from these ingredients are fine. An example: “Palm Kernel Oil” (Sal-FullTM) but “Palm Kernel Acid” (Sal-FreeTM). by Heather Vaughan, August 1, 1999. *updated by Tesa.
