NOW Foods - Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules

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Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules

B grade
82/100
SUPPIE SCORE
55/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
96/100
CLEANLINESS

What Does Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules Do?

Single-ingredient slippery elm bark at 400 mg per capsule provides a traditional mucilaginous herb used to coat and soothe the GI tract, with the recommended 2-capsule three-times-daily serving aligning with common herbalist guidance.
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What Are the Benefits of Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules?

Based on proven scientific research

Digestive SoothingModerate
Gut Lining SupportMild
Mucilage CoatingMild

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What Are the Side Effects of NOW Foods Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules?

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RiskLow Risk

Overview

Slippery Elm bark at 400 mg per capsule (1200 mg daily dose) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) with no established upper limit or significant toxicity reported in available studies.
Label specifically warns not to use if pregnant or breastfeeding, matching regulatory cautions for this herb.
Rare allergic reactions possible in sensitive individuals; mild digestive upset such as nausea or increased bowel movements may occur.
No major drug interactions documented, but its mucilaginous nature may theoretically slow absorption of oral medications if taken simultaneously.
Suitable for vegetarians/vegans per label; no common allergens (gluten, soy, dairy) declared in the provided ingredients.

Potential Side Effects

Negative Interactions

Inactive Ingredients

Veg capsule (hypromellose, water)
Low Risk
Stearic acid (vegetable source)
Low Risk
Cellulose
Low Risk

What Are the Ingredients in NOW Foods Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules?

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) Bark
400 mg
Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water)
Stearic Acid (vegetable source)
Cellulose

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Dosage & Bioavailability

How the active doses and forms in Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules compare to the research.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) Bark — 400 mg per capsule (1200 mg daily at 2 capsules 3 times); typical studied range 400 mg–1.5 g per dose 1–3 times daily.
Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) Bark — powdered bark form; mucilage content provides the primary bioactive constituent with no further standardisation disclosed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NOW Foods Slippery Elm 400 mg Veg Capsules