NOW Foods, Ginger Root, 550 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Ginger Root – 550 mg of ginger root in every veg capsule

Now Foods Ginger Root is a food supplement in vegetable capsules, each containing 550 mg of ginger root (Zingiber officinale). The recommended use is one capsule a day, and the bottle contains 100 capsules, which last for 100 days. The capsule shell is made of cellulose and, according to the manufacturer, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. In capsule form, ginger comes in a set amount and without its sharp taste. The product carries the NOW Foods brand – this American family company has been making food supplements since 1968.

What is ginger?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a perennial plant of the ginger family that originates from the tropical regions of Asia. The part used as food is the underground stem, or rhizome, commonly called ginger root. Fresh and dried ginger have been used as a spice for centuries in both Asian and European cuisine – it is added, for example, to curries, gingerbread, tea and marinades. The characteristic sharp and slightly tingling taste of ginger comes from its natural constituents, the best known of which are gingerols.

How to use?

Take one capsule a day. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. If you also use other food supplements containing ginger, take their amount into account as well. At one capsule a day, the bottle lasts 100 days. If you take medication, especially medicines that affect blood clotting (anticoagulants), consult a physician before use. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.

Key features

• 550 mg ginger root – in every capsule.
• One capsule a day – simple dosing.
• 100 veg capsules – last for 100 days.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of cellulose.
• Vegan – suitable for vegans and vegetarians according to the manufacturer; kosher and halal.
• Non-GMO – according to the manufacturer (Non-GMO Project Verified).

Who is it for?

Now Foods Ginger Root is intended for adults only who want to add ginger to their diet in capsule form. The capsules suit those who do not like the sharp taste of fresh ginger or prefer a set amount that is easy to measure. According to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication (especially anticoagulants or painkillers) or have a medical condition (especially gallstones or a heart condition).

Composition, quality and storage

The capsule contains ginger root (Zingiber officinale); the capsule shell is made of cellulose, and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin and silica are used as excipients. The product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The country of origin is the United States. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO, kosher and halal and is made in a GMP-compliant facility. Natural colour variation of the capsule contents may occur. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.