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Echinacea Extract 500 mg

product on market Capsule GNC Herbal Plus Safety: 100/100
100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Echinacea purpurea and angustifolia root extracts are researched for their potential to support immune function and reduce the duration of common cold symptoms. Current evidence for these effects is considered limited to moderate. The ingredient profile maintains a high safety score for general use.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Echinacea Extract 500 mg
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Label Data

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

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

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

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Vegetable Cellulose Capsule
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

Formulation Notes

Vegetarian Standardized extract blend

No sugar, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, sodium free, no wheat, gluten free, no soy, no dairy, yeast free.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place.

Supports natural resistance

CODE 198712 BRG

Potency of Echinacosides verified by GNC procedure #5132. Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 48107 12745 9
DSLD Entry Date2017-06-23
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
BrandGNC Herbal Plus
DSLD ID74690
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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