Para-Rid
by Nature's Secret · capsule · 90 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 277725
- Serving 2 capsules
- 45 servings
Para-Rid by Nature's Secret lists 19 ingredients; 19 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 23, 2023.
What is in Para-Rid?
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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | 1% | 74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g. |
| Proprietary Blend | 976.5 mg | ||
| Black Walnut, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cascara Sagrada powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Garlic Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fennel, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wormwood, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Betaine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Clove, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Epazote powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pepsin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pumpkin, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Slippery Elm, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cayenne, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Onion powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sage, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tansy powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Thyme, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| BioPerineas Black Pepper Fruit Extract95% piperine | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 277725 (entered January 23, 2023), 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; 19 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 2 servings 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.
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
- Directions: (Adult) Take two (2) Capsules of each product two times a day with meals and a full glass (8oz) of water. Para-Rid and Para-Sweep should be taken at the same time. For best results, follow the enclosed insert.
- Warnings
- Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnut)
- Usage Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken.
- Check with your doctor before using this product if you are using medication, including diuretics, heart medications and corticosteroids, or have any medical conditions.
- Taking this product without adequate water may cause choking. Do not use if you have an intestinal obstruction, hemorrhoids or other intestinal disorder. Do not use if you are taking any other product concurrently that has laxative effects.
- Do not use if you may become pregnant, are pregnant or nursing.
- Do not exceed recommended daily intake.
- Not intended for use by persons under 18. Keep out of reach of children.
- NOTE: This product is not intended to be used without breaks. Cascara Sagrada belongs to a family of plants containing compounds with laxative effects. Can lead to dehydration and electrolyte loss. With long-term use without breaks, this ingredients may interfere with diagnostic imaging procedures of the colon. Taking a break of 30 or more days between use cycles will help maintain natural regularity. Not intended for long-term use.
- WARNING: (State of California Prop 65) This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- NOTICE: This product contains Cascara Sagrada. Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Cascara Sagrada may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No preservatives added
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 277725.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin.
How many labels does Para-Rid have?
3 labels are on file under this name since May 22, 2015: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 277725 (current) Entered January 23, 2023 · on the market · 90 capsules
- Label 69417 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market April 22, 2022 · 90 capsules · UPC 7 10363 25558 9
- Label 45150 Entered May 22, 2015 · off the market February 20, 2015 · 90 capsules
DSLD also links this label to: Para-Sweep (bundle set).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nature's Secret (distributor), Los Angeles, CA. All Nature's Secret products.