Comparison
Gastric Essentials and Gerd Defense
Gastric Essentials (Swanson Condition Specific Formulas) lists 13 distinct ingredients and Gerd Defense (Crystal Star) 13 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 12 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.77.
| Ingredient | Gastric Essentials | Gerd Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger | 25 mg | not disclosed |
| Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases) | 25 mg | not disclosed |
| Licorice | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Dandelion | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Betaine Hydrochloride | 25 mg | not disclosed |
| Goldenseal | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Marshmallow | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Slippery Elm | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Gentian | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Cardamom | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Angelica | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Meadowsweet | 50 mg | not disclosed |
| Prickly Ash (Unspecified) | not disclosed | |
| Northern Prickly Ash | 50 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Gastric Essentials, 1 veggie capsule; Gerd Defense, 2 capsules. Current labels entered September 2019 and February 2018. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Gastric EssentialsSwanson Condition Specific Formulas: every row against all products listing it
- Gerd DefenseCrystal Star: every row against all products listing it