The issue for me is that they have a choice to not use a synthetic coating. When you are using a natural supplement, I expect the coating to be natural also. And there are options.

These petro chemicals are pervasive and little here and little there add up. I prefer to reduce the intake of them where I can. Even small amounts can be disruptive. Maybe not immediately, but over time, they are. The more we produce and consume, more ends up in our environment and then gets cycled through the food chain. Just look at how mercury has accumulated in fish.

I know natural is not always safe. It too depends on dosage. However, I feel I have better chance of processing a natural product versus synthetics. We have evolved with these natural substances and our bodies know how to handle them. The petro chemicals are very new and are not detoxed efficiently if at all.

I do what I can to reduce my exposure to phthalates, BPA, fire retardants and stain protection product. IMO, every little reduction helps. It helps me and the environment.