Extra Strength Gluten Relief
by Natural Factors · capsule · 30 vegetarian capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 68958 01728 0
- DSLD label 220378
- Serving 1 capsule
Extra Strength Gluten Relief by Natural Factors lists 8 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 1 capsule. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 22, 2020.
What is in Extra Strength Gluten Relief?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enzyme Blend | 294 mg | ||
| Protease, Fungalas Aspergillus nigerFungal Protease (Form: Aspergillus niger PlantPart: whole Genus: Aspergillus Species: niger) Note: 690 FCC SAPU | 153.35 mg | Higher than 92% of 327 products listing proteolytic enzymes (proteases) (median 30 mg). | |
| Protease, Bacterialas Bacillus subtilisBacterial Protease (Form: Bacillus subtilis PlantPart: whole Genus: Bacillus Species: subtilis) Note: 75000 FCC PC | 75 mg | ||
| Protease, Fungalas Aspergillus oryzaeFungal Protease (Form: Aspergillus oryzae PlantPart: whole Genus: Aspergillus Species: oryzae) Note: (providing 163 DPP-IV enzyme activity) (6700 FCC HUT) | 24.36 mg | ||
| Alpha-Amylaseas Aspergillus oryzaeAlpha-Amylase (Form: Aspergillus oryzae PlantPart: whole Genus: Aspergillus Species: oryzae) Note: 2800 FCC DU | 18.67 mg | Higher than 54% of 326 products listing amylase (median 14 mg). | |
| Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: Pineapple PlantPart: stem Genus: Ananas Species: comosus) Note: 315000 FCC PU | 9.55 mg | 93% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Papainas Carica papayaPapain (Form: Carica papaya PlantPart: fruit Genus: Carica Species: papaya) Note: 315000 FCC PU | 7.5 mg | 88% of 607 products listing papain give more (median 40 mg). | |
| Cellulaseas Trichoderma longibrachiatumCellulase (Form: Trichoderma longibrachiatum PlantPart: whole Genus: Trichoderma Species: longibrachiatum) Note: 680 FCC CU | 3.78 mg | 74% of 184 products listing cellulase give more (median 10 mg). | |
| Hemicellulaseas Aspergillus nigerHemicellulase (Form: Aspergillus niger PlantPart: whole Genus: Aspergillus Species: niger) Note: 1875 FCC HCU | 2.34 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 220378 (entered May 22, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 252.71 mg of protease, fungal (filed by NIH under proteolytic enzymes (proteases)) (3 rows of the label added together) is higher than 92% of the 327 proteolytic enzymes (proteases) products that print an amount; 26 list more.
- 93% of the 1,337 products that print an amount of bromelain list more than its 9.55 mg of bromelain (median 50 mg).
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 Extra Strength Gluten Relief's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Acidophilus & Digestive EnzymesVitamin World 6 shared, 75% alike
- Digestive Enzyme ComplexInnerzyme 6 shared, 75% alike
- WholezymeWhole Foods 6 shared, 75% alike
- ZygestPhysioLogics · off the market 6 shared, 75% alike
- Digestive Enzyme Complex 104 mgBIOVEA · off the market 6 shared, 75% alike
- WholezymeWhole Foods Market 6 shared, 75% 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 Usage: 1 capsule per day with meals or as directed by a health professional.
- Warnings
- Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate a surgery.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
- Gluten free
- Storage
- For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 220378.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): isura Non-GMO - Mass Spec Documentation Lab tested; Purity & Potency Guaranteed.
How many labels does Extra Strength Gluten Relief have?
4 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 220378 (current) Entered May 22, 2020 · on the market · 30 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 68958 01728 0
- Label 220371 Entered May 22, 2020 · on the market · 90 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 68958 01727 3
- Label 207363 Entered October 23, 2019 · on the market · 30 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 68958 01728 0
- Label 179370 Entered July 25, 2018 · off the market March 11, 2019 · 90 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 68958 01727 3
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Natural Factors Canada (manufacturer). All Natural Factors products.