Dietary Supplement Label Database

Psyllium Husks Powder

Off market
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2.5-5 Gram(s)
Servings Per Container 68
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories15 {Calories}
Total Fat0 g0%
Total Carbohydrates4.5 g<2%
Dietary Fiber4.5 g18%
Soluble Fiber3.5 g
Insoluble Fiber1 g
Sugar0 g
Protein0 g
Calcium10 mg<2%
Sodium4 mg<2%
Potassium43 mg<2%
Psyllium†
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Psyllium

% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.

Where this label comes from

An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 23 May 2014, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record

General information

Product name
Psyllium Husks Powder
Brand
Yerba Prima
Barcode (UPC)
0 46352 00104 3
Net contents
12 oz.; 340 Gram(s)
Market status
Off market
DSLD ID
33391

Classification

Supplement form
Powder
Product type
Botanical with Nutrients
Claim types on the label
All Other, Structure/Function
Intended for
Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label statements

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: QUALITY ASSURANCE: Yerba Prima's products are made only from premium quality ingredients. This product has no added sugar, artificial flavor, artificial color, binders or fillers.

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Yerba Prima Psyllium Husks are gluten free.

Precautions: Allergies: CAUTION: A very small percentage of individuals, particularly health care providers who have been occupationally exposed to psyllium dust, may develop a sensitivity to psyllium. This sensitivity may result in an allergic reaction. If you experience a strong reaction, with difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.

Precautions: Children: Keep out of reach of children

Formula: Contains: Note: All psyllium husk products, and most agricultural products, contain some chemicals that the plants absorb from the soil.

Precautions: All Other: California residents only: Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information about Prop 65, see www.yerbaprima.com.

FDA Statement of Identity: Natural Dietary Fiber Supplement

Storage: Store at room temperature. Keep lid tightly closed to protect from humidity.

Precautions: All Other: SAFETY SEALED: Do not use this product if printed band around cap is broken or missing.

Directions: Yerba Prima Psyllium Husks For Regularity. Psyllium husks promote easy, healthy elimination and sweep waste out of the colon more quickly. To maintain regularity and speed waste removal, take 1 to 3 servings per day, with meals or between meals.

Directions: Yerba Prima Psyllium Husks For Heart Health: To help support heart health, take 2 servings a day, with meals.

Directions: SUGGESTED USE: ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12: 1 rounded teaspoon, 1 to 3 times a day. CHILDREN 6-12: 1/2 to 1 level teaspoon, 1 to 3 times a day. Start by taking 1 serving each day. Gradually increase to 3 servings per day if needed. Stir powder briskly into at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of liquid. Juice, water, soy or rice drink, and milk are all good with Psyllium Husks Powder. For easiest mixing, shake in a closed jar. Drink immediately. If product is too thick when consuming, add more liquid to stir. Drinking additional liquid is helpful. If minor gas or bloating occurs, reduce the amount you take until your system adjusts. For best results, use daily as long as desired.

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: As with all bulking fiber supplements, do not take with 1 to 2 hours of prescription medications. If you are taking medication or are under a doctor's care, consult a health professional before use.

Brand information

Manufacturer: Yerba Prima, Inc., Ashland, OR, USA

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