Echinamide Echinacea & Goldenseal Capsules 450 mg
Natural Factors
Overview
This combination of Echinacea and Goldenseal aims to provide immune support. While Echinacea has decent evidence for reducing the incidence and duration of common colds, the role of Goldenseal in this specific formulation for immune support is less clear and lacks high-quality human efficacy data. The dosage of Goldenseal is also low, further questioning its contribution to efficacy.
The Good
Echinacea Purpurea is research-backed for immune system support, particularly for common colds.
Dosage of Echinacea (400mg per capsule, up to 1600mg daily) aligns with effective ranges for cold prevention/reduction.
Product is free from many common allergens and artificial ingredients.
The Bad
Goldenseal's efficacy for immune support in this combination is not well-supported by clinical research.
Low dosage of Goldenseal (50mg) is unlikely to provide significant benefit, yet may still pose risks.
Goldenseal has a high risk of drug interactions due to strong CYP enzyme inhibition.
Is it for you?
Best For: Individuals seeking immune support, those experiencing cold or flu symptoms
Skip If: You have an autoimmune condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or on immunosuppressant drugs
Ingredients Analysis
How to Use
Take 1-2 capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Daily
Morning & Evening
With food
