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Arth-Aid Plus

by Dr. Rico Perez · capsule · 90 capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 79840 00005 7
  • DSLD label 321031
  • Serving 2 to 4 capsules; amounts per 2 capsules
  • 45 servings

Arth-Aid Plus by Dr. Rico Perez lists 11 ingredients, 11 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 180 mcg of iodine, 60 mg of Devil's claw, 60 mg of hydrangea, powder and 60 mg of sarsaparilla. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 23, 2025.

What is in Arth-Aid Plus?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Arth-Aid Plus: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 321031, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Iodineas Kelp180 mcg120%Iodine in Arth-Aid Plus against 6,382 products180 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg180 mcg

Higher than 86% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg).

Devil's Claw60 mgDevil's Claw in Arth-Aid Plus against 162 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30.25 mg to 507.5 mg, the median 122.5 mg.60 mg

63% of 162 products listing Devil's claw give more (median 122.5 mg).

Hydrangea, Powder60 mgHydrangea in Arth-Aid Plus against 47 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 976.5 mg, the median 300 mg.60 mg

68% of 47 products listing hydrangea give more (median 300 mg).

Sarsaparilla60 mgSarsaparilla in Arth-Aid Plus against 68 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 862.5 mg, the median 100 mg.60 mg

69% of 68 products listing sarsaparilla give more (median 100 mg).

wild Lettuce60 mg
Valerian60 mgValerian in Arth-Aid Plus against 647 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 80 mg to 450 mg, the median 200 mg.60 mg

80% of 647 products listing valerian give more (median 200 mg).

Cayenne60 mgCapsicum in Arth-Aid Plus against 874 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 44.5 mg.60 mg

Higher than 67% of 874 products listing capsicum (median 44.5 mg).

Black Walnut60 mgBlack Walnut in Arth-Aid Plus against 166 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 450 mg, the median 150 mg.60 mg

70% of 166 products listing black walnut give more (median 150 mg).

Burdock60 mgBurdock in Arth-Aid Plus against 302 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 76 mg to 400 mg, the median 145 mg.60 mg

76% of 302 products listing burdock give more (median 145 mg).

Alfalfa60 mgAlfalfa in Arth-Aid Plus against 477 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.60 mg

64% of 477 products listing alfalfa give more (median 200 mg).

Black Cohosh60 mgBlack Cohosh in Arth-Aid Plus against 431 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 160 mg, the median 80 mg.60 mg

58% of 431 products listing black cohosh give more (median 80 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 321031 (entered January 23, 2025), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Arth-Aid Plus's, rare ingredients counting for more.

  • Joint FormulaChristopher's Original Formulas 8 shared, 45% alike
  • AR-1 PowderChristopher's Original Formulas 7 shared, 36% alike

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) to four (4) capsules daily with any meal or as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Individual results may vary.
Warnings
Warning: Consult healthcare provider prior to use if: pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure.
Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
Allergens and what it does not contain
No added sugar, starch, yeast, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 321031.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in USA from domestic and foreign materials.

How many labels does Arth-Aid Plus have?

One label is on file, entered on January 23, 2025.

  1. Label 321031 (current) Entered January 23, 2025 · on the market · 90 capsules · UPC 8 79840 00005 7

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Rico-Perez Products, Inc. (distributor), Miami, FL. All Dr. Rico Perez products.

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