Slippery elm and fenugreek, two herbs for digestion

Here we put two Nature's Way herbs from our Healthy Digestion category side by side: Nature's Way Slippery Elm, slippery elm bark in capsules, and Nature's Way Fenugreek, fenugreek seed in capsules. We tell you what each one contains, how much to take and what warnings it prints.

Nature's Way Slippery Elm: slippery elm bark

It is a bottle of “100 VEGAN CAPSULES” that says “SLIPPERY ELM” “BARK”, “DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” and “1,600 MG per Serving”. On the front it says “TRADITIONALLY USED TO SOOTHE THE GI TRACT*”. It also says “SINCE 1969” and “NON GMO Project VERIFIED”.

• How much to take: “Recommendation: Take 4 capsules three times daily with warm water between mealtimes.”
• The serving: “Serving Size 4 Capsules” and “Servings per Container 25”.
• What each serving contains: “Slippery Elm (bark) 1.6 g **”. Also, “Calories 5”, “Total Carbohydrate 2 g <1%†” and “Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%†”. “†Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. **Daily Value not established.”
• Other ingredients: “Other ingredients: plant-derived capsule (hypromellose), cellulose, magnesium stearate”.
• Free of: “GLUTEN FREE.” “No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.” “VEGAN”.
• The bottle also says: “Native to North America, Slippery Elm trees can grow to over 200 years old, and have been used for centuries by Native American cultures.” “Nature's Way® partners with suppliers who harvest the bark so the trees can grow back naturally, rather than stripping the bark, which damages the trees, and can limit the longevity of the species.” And “BOTTLES MADE FROM 97% POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTIC” and “BOTTLED & TESTED IN THE USA”.
• Who makes it: “©2019 Nature's Way Brands, LLC Green Bay, WI 54311 USA”.

“*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.”

Find it here: Nature's Way Slippery Elm, in Healthy Digestion.

Nature's Way Fenugreek: fenugreek seed

It is a bottle of “100 VEGAN CAPSULES” that says “FENUGREEK” “SEED”, “DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” and “1,130 MG per Serving”. On the front it says “TRADITIONAL LACTATION SUPPORT*”. It also says “NON GMO Project VERIFIED”.

On the side it says: “Fenugreek is an herb similar to clover that is native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia.” And “Fenugreek has been traditionally used for lactation support and to soothe digestion.*”

• How much to take: “Recommendation: Adults take 2 capsules two to three times daily.”
• The serving: “Serving Size 2 Capsules” and “Servings per Container 50”.
• What each serving contains: “Fenugreek (seed) 1.13 g **”. Also, “Total Carbohydrate <1 g <1%†”. “†Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. **Daily Value not established.”
• Other ingredients: “Other ingredients: plant-derived capsule (hypromellose), silica”.
• Free of: “Contains no salt, yeast-derived ingredients, corn, soy, dairy, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.” “VEGAN”.
• The bottle also says: “BOTTLES MADE FROM 97% POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTIC” and “BOTTLED & TESTED IN THE USA”.
• Who makes it: “©2023 Nature's Way Brands, LLC Green Bay, WI 54311 USA”.

“*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.”

Find it here: Nature's Way Fenugreek, in Healthy Digestion.

The two, side by side

Label warnings

Slippery Elm, in the order it prints them:

• “Warning: Slippery Elm should not be taken together with any medication as it may interfere with absorption. If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.”
• “Keep out of reach of children.”
• “Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.”

Fenugreek, in the order it prints them:

• “Warning: Not for use during pregnancy or if you are attempting to become pregnant. If you are nursing, have diabetes, or are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.”
• “Keep out of reach of children.”
• “Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.”

Questions

• Can they be taken with medications? The slippery elm says “Slippery Elm should not be taken together with any medication as it may interfere with absorption.” The fenugreek says “If you are nursing, have diabetes, or are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.”
• And during pregnancy? The slippery elm says “If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.” The fenugreek says “Not for use during pregnancy or if you are attempting to become pregnant.”
• Are they vegan? Both come in “100 VEGAN CAPSULES” and carry the “VEGAN” seal.
• Does the slippery elm contain gluten? It says “GLUTEN FREE.”

Where to find them

• Nature's Way Slippery Elm
• Nature's Way Fenugreek
• Both are in Healthy Digestion.

For more details, you can call us at 787-304-0458.