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Echinacea

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Echinacea purpurea powder is commonly used to support the immune system and reduce the duration of common cold symptoms. Research providing evidence for these effects is generally considered limited or inconsistent across clinical trials. The ingredient profile maintains a high safety rating for most healthy adults.

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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 400.0mg (380 products) 36 studies (A:1, B:10)

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose Microcrystalline Cellulose
Claims

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Unverified Nutrient
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take the contents of one pack daily with food.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Cancer and reproductive harm – www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Due to the nature of these ingredients, color variation may occur.

Immune health Vitapak program with clinically studied multivitamin blend

Features key immune support ingredients: Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea.

Echinacea: Herbal ingredient to support the immune system (500mg)

Additional Information

Each pack contains: Echinacea

Store in a cool, dry place.

For more information: 1-888-462-2548 GNC.com

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Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2022-02-23
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
BrandGNC
DSLD ID260118
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

38
Research Sources
52
Avg Quality
15
Meta Analysis
12
Systematic Review
6
Rct
2
Clinical Trial
1
Regulatory Source
1
Openfda Safety
A Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy and safety of Echinacea purpurea in treating upper respiratory infections and complications of otitis media in children: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2025 PubMed DOI
B Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2000 PubMed
B Echinacea Supplementation Does Not Impact Aerobic Capacity and Erythropoiesis in Athletes: A Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Nutrients 2024 PubMed DOI
B Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2006 PubMed
B Therapeutic Potential of a Natural Blend of Aronia melancarpa, Lonicera caerulea, and Echinacea purpurea Extracts in Treating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Preliminary Clinical and In Vitro Immunomodulatory Insights
Rct International journal of molecular sciences 2024 PubMed DOI
B Herbal Medicine in Children With Respiratory Tract Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Academic pediatrics 2018 PubMed DOI
B Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: a meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2007 PubMed
B Herbal Medicine for Cough: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Forschende Komplementarmedizin (2006) 2015 PubMed DOI
B Echinacea for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Complementary therapies in medicine 2019 PubMed DOI
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