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What is Genestra Berberis Formula 90 vcaps?
Genestra Berberis Formula is an herbal supplement in 90 vegetable capsules, combining barberry, Oregon grape and goldenseal. The capsules also contain cellulose, hypromellose and silica as the non-herbal ingredients in the formula.
Which herbs are in Genestra Berberis Formula?
Genestra Berberis Formula contains barberry root and stem extract at 200 mg, Oregon grape root extract at 200 mg and goldenseal root standardized extract at 50 mg. The formula also adds 25 mg each of barberry root bark and Oregon grape root.
What is the goldenseal in Berberis Formula standardized to?
The goldenseal root extract in Genestra Berberis Formula is a 10:1 extract standardized to 5% alkaloids. Each capsule provides 50 mg of this extract, equal to 500 mg of dried goldenseal root.
How many Berberis Formula capsules should adults take?
Genestra suggests one capsule daily with a meal for adults aged 19 years and older, or as a healthcare practitioner advises. A 90 capsule bottle lasts 90 days at this dose. Please consult your doctor before use.
Is Genestra Berberis Formula safe during pregnancy?
No. Genestra says not to use Berberis Formula if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is also not recommended. Please consult your doctor before use.
When should Genestra Berberis Formula use be stopped?
Genestra says to stop using Berberis Formula and consult a healthcare practitioner if nausea, vomiting, a drop in blood pressure or difficulty breathing occurs. Do not use the capsules if the outer seal is broken. Please consult your doctor before use.
