So I’ve been taking Syntha-6 protein powder for months, right? My gym buddy suddenly tells me he got diagnosed with celiac disease. First thing I think: crap, I keep sharing my shakes with this dude. Is Syntha-6 safe?
Starting The Detective Work
Grabbed my chocolate-flavored tub from the kitchen counter. Flipped it like a pancake searching for “gluten-free” claims. Nothing. Zip. Just nutritional facts and supplement warnings. Label says “processed in facility with milk/soy/wheat” – red flag already waving.
Going Digital
Cracked open my laptop. Typed “Syntha-6 gluten free celiac” in the search bar. Found forum posts with celiac people having reactions. One guy wrote: “This stuff wrecked my stomach after one shake.” Checked the official manufacturer page – their FAQ danced around the question like it was hot lava.
The Email Hail Mary
Decided to go straight to the source. Found their contact form. Wrote: “Yo – celiac friend needs to know if Syntha-6 has gluten cross-contact. Lab tests?” Hit send. Three business days later, got this canned reply:
- “We don’t test products for gluten content”
- “Shared equipment with wheat products”
- “Cannot guarantee safety for celiac individuals”
Basically corporate speak for “don’t risk it.”
Reality Check
Took screenshots of the email to my friend. We hit the supplement store together. Found actual gluten-free brands with third-party certifications (they’ve got fancy seals on tubs). Learned three things:
- If it ain’t certified gluten-free, assume contamination
- “Gluten-friendly” claims mean jack squat
- Always check the facility warnings first
Ended up tossing my Syntha-6. Not taking chances with my buddy’s gut health. His new certified protein tastes like chalk but doesn’t make him vomit. Trade-offs, man.