NOW Foods
Exxaractar Health Minerals
63/100
SUPPIE SCORE
62/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
70/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Exxaractar Health Minerals Do?
This is a reasonably formulated mineral-and-horsetail blend, with decent chelated mineral forms and a meaningful silica dose from horsetail. The main limitation is that the calcium amount is not readable here, so the overall mineral strength is only partly verifiable.
Is this a good mineral supplement for bone and connective tissue support?
How does the calcium citrate and zinc chelate complex compare with other forms?
Are there any medication interactions or safety concerns with horsetail extract?
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What Are the Benefits of Exxaractar Health Minerals?
Based on proven scientific research
Bone HealthModerate
Joint SupportMild
Hair Skin NailsModerate
Mineral RepletionModerate
Connective Tissue SupportMild
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What Are the Side Effects of NOW Foods Exxaractar Health Minerals?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•This product includes horsetail extract, which can cause digestive upset in some people and is not ideal for long-term unsupervised use.
•Zinc at 5 mg and manganese at 2 mg are modest doses, but stacking with other supplements can increase total daily intake.
•Calcium citrate is generally well tolerated, though it can contribute to constipation in sensitive users.
•Horsetail may interact with diuretics and can be a concern for people with kidney problems or electrolyte issues.
•Not enough label detail is visible for the calcium dose, so total mineral exposure cannot be fully assessed from the OCR alone.
•Contains a vegetarian coating and multiple excipients; no major food allergens are listed on the label.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Low Risk
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Low Risk
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Low Risk
What Are the Ingredients in NOW Foods Exxaractar Health Minerals?
Calcium (from Calcium Citrate)
Zinc (from Zinc Chelate Complex)
5 mg
Manganese (from Manganese Chelate Complex)
2 mg
Horsetail Extract (Equisetum arvense) (Stem)
575 mg
Silica (from Horsetail Extract)
40 mg
Boron (from Boron Chelate Complex)
1 mg
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Stearic Acid
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Rice Flour
Croscarmellose Sodium
Vegetarian Coating (hypromellose (cellulose), vegetable source, sunflower lecithin, triethyl citrate, sunflower oil, Citric Acid)
Cellulose
Sources & References
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Frequently Asked Questions
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