Herb-Alt
by Douglas Laboratories · powder · 2.5 oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 7970
- Serving 0.25 tsp
- 47 servings
Herb-Alt by Douglas Laboratories lists one ingredient: 413 mg of potassium per serving of 0.25 tsp. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 25, 2013.
What is in Herb-Alt?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 0.25 tsp. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 938 mg | 1% | 98% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 10% | Higher than 93% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 7970 (entered October 25, 2013), 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 413 mg of potassium is higher than 93% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 785 list more.
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?
3 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Herb-Alt With GarlicDouglas Laboratories same ingredients
- Ionic PotassiumAM Angstrom Minerals same ingredients
- Flax OilHerbal Select same ingredients
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
- Ideal seasoning for poultry, fish and grilled meat. Add to salads, pasta, vegetables and eggs for a delicious alternative to salt.
- Warnings
- If you are on a potassium controlled diet, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 7970.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Potassium Chloride, Ground Basil Powder, Ground Rosemary Powder, Ground Bay, Ground Celery Powder, Parsley powder, Freeze-dried Lemon extracts, Ground Cayenne Pepper, Oregano Powder, Ground Thyme.
How many labels does Herb-Alt have?
One label is on file, entered on October 25, 2013.
- Label 7970 (current) Entered October 25, 2013 · on the market · 2.5 oz.
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.