Cascara Sagrada 450 mg
by Viva Vitamins · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Cascara Sagrada 450 mg by Viva Vitamins: Cascara Sagrada 450 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascara Sagrada | 450 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Sugar Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Directions: Take one or two capsules before bed with a full glass of water, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Formulation re: Other: Cascara Sagrada works by stimulating the muscular movement of the intestines which is called peristalsis. The phyto-nutrients in Cascara Sagrada, anthraquiones, help to produce a formed stool in about 6 to 8 hours and have almost no effect on the small intestines. These anthraquiones inhibit the absorption of water and other electrolytes in the intestines, which increases stool volume as it absorb
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
All Other Content: Please recycle.
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of the reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).