Nature's Way Dandelion Root 1,575 mg, 180 Vegan Capsules

What dandelion root is

Nature's Way Dandelion Root is dandelion root in vegan capsules. Each 3-capsule serving has 1.575 g (1,575 mg) of root, and the bottle holds 180 capsules, 60 servings. Taking 3 capsules a day, as the label directs, the bottle lasts 60 days (180 ÷ 3). It costs $21.24, about $0.35 per serving. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

The front of the bottle reads «Traditional Diuretic Herb*». A diuretic is something that increases the amount of urine; the label presents it as a traditional use of the plant, not as a measured result of this bottle.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What the bottle says

• «Traditional Diuretic Herb*»
• «Versatile botanical»
• «Inspired by traditional wellness practices»
• «Botanicals are sourced where they grow best»
• «Vegan» and «Non GMO Project Verified»
• «GLUTEN FREE. No wheat, corn, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors or flavors.»
• Nature's Way, «Since 1969». Bottled and tested in the USA (Nature's Way Brands, Green Bay, Wisconsin). Bottle made from 97% post-consumer recycled plastic.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

Dandelion root (1,575 mg per 3-capsule serving; about 525 mg per capsule, our own math). It is the root of Taraxacum officinale, a plant native to Europe that now grows throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (updated November 2024). The NCCIH explains that its flowers, leaves and root have traditionally been used in Mexican and other North American medicine; this bottle presents it as «Traditional Diuretic Herb*». The NIH LactMed database (PubMed 30000932) describes dandelion root as having a high concentration of inulin, a fiber made of chains of fructose. An analysis from the University of Hohenheim, Germany (Schütz and colleagues, 2006, PubMed 16977588), found that this root inulin is short-chain, with more fructooligosaccharides than artichoke inulin. The NCCIH notes that there is still very little research on dandelion's effects in people.

What sets it apart: the bottle says «Dandelion Root»: it is the root, not the leaf. According to LactMed (NIH), the plant contains vitamins, minerals, terpenoids and caffeic acid, and it is the root that concentrates the inulin.

These explanations describe normal body functions; they are not results measured with this product.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Label facts

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. The 525 mg per capsule is our own math: the label gives the amount per 3-capsule serving.

How to take it

Label recommendation: adults take 3 capsules once daily.

Keep tightly closed, store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight. It is safety sealed with an inner seal: do not use if the seal is broken or missing.

Precautions

• If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
• Individuals with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, including ragweed, should use this product with caution.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.

Frequently asked questions

What is dandelion root and what is it used for?

Dandelion root is the root of the dandelion plant. This Nature's Way bottle has it in capsules, 1,575 mg per 3-capsule serving, and the front reads «Traditional Diuretic Herb*». *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How many capsules do I take a day?

3 capsules once daily, for adults, per the label.

How many mg are in each capsule?

525 mg of root per capsule. The label gives 1.575 g (1,575 mg) per 3-capsule serving, and 1,575 ÷ 3 = 525.

How long does the bottle last?

60 days taking 3 capsules a day: it holds 180 capsules, 60 servings.

Can I take it if I am allergic to ragweed?

The label says individuals with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, including ragweed, should use this product with caution.

Is it vegan and gluten free?

Yes. The bottle says it is vegan and gluten free, with no wheat, corn, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors or flavors, and that it is «Non GMO Project Verified».

Where can I buy dandelion root capsules in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, for $21.24 per bottle of 180 vegan capsules. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

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