PlainVitamins

Optimal GI Powder

by Seeking Health · powder · 7.2 oz.

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 98295 54878 8
  • DSLD label 210952
  • Serving 6.8 g (1 scoop)
  • 30 servings

Optimal GI Powder by Seeking Health lists 17 ingredients, 17 with an amount per serving of 6.8 g, such as 21 mg of zinc, 50 mcg of molybdenum, 1.5 mg of L-glutamine and 1 g of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 25, 2020.

What is in Optimal GI Powder?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6.8 g. 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).

Optimal GI Powder: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 210952, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories20 Calories
Total Carbohydrates2 g1%Carbohydrate in Optimal GI Powder against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Zincas Zinc L-CarnosineZinc (Form: as Zinc L-Carnosine)21 mg191%Zinc in Optimal GI Powder against 13,186 products21 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg21 mg

Higher than 83% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Glycinate ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate Note: TRAACS)50 mcg111%Molybdenum in Optimal GI Powder against 4,390 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg50 mcg

41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

L-Glutamine1.5 mgGlutamine in Optimal GI Powder against 1,850 products0.0015 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.0015 g

over 99% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g).

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine1 gN-Acetyl Glucosamine in Optimal GI Powder against 148 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 79 mg to 500 mg, the median 250 mg.1,000 mg

Higher than 89% of 148 products listing N-acetyl glucosamine (median 250 mg).

Citrus Fiber1 gFiber in Optimal GI Powder against 6,987 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g).

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice extractas FlavonoidsDeglycyrrhizinated Licorice extract (Form: 0.75% Flavonoids) PlantPart: root Genus: Glycyrrhiza Species: glabra500 mgLicorice in Optimal GI Powder against 888 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 300 mg, the median 100 mg.500 mg

Higher than 86% of 888 products listing licorice (median 100 mg).

Aloe vera 200:1 aqueous extract350 mgAloe in Optimal GI Powder against 523 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 51 mg.350 mg

Higher than 83% of 523 products listing aloe (median 51 mg).

Cat's Claw 10:1 extract350 mgCat's Claw in Optimal GI Powder against 300 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.350 mg

Higher than 60% of 300 products listing Cat's claw (median 200 mg).

Curcuminoidsas Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (rhizome) extractCurcuminoids (Form: from Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (rhizome) extract PlantPart: rhizome Genus: Curcuma Species: longa)250 mgCurcuminoid in Optimal GI Powder against 309 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 300 mg, the median 100 mg.250 mg

Higher than 70% of 309 products listing curcuminoid (median 100 mg).

Stinging Nettle extractas SilicaStinging Nettle extract (Form: 1% Silica) PlantPart: leaves Genus: Urtica Species: dioica250 mgStinging Nettle in Optimal GI Powder against 710 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 120 mg.250 mg

Higher than 70% of 710 products listing stinging nettle (median 120 mg).

Slippery Elm250 mgSlippery Elm in Optimal GI Powder against 232 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 150 mg.250 mg

Higher than 70% of 232 products listing slippery elm (median 150 mg).

Quercetinas Quercetin DihydrateQuercetin (Form: as Quercetin Dihydrate (Form: from Dimorphandra mollis PlantPart: pod Genus: Dimorphandra Species: mollis))250 mgQuercetin in Optimal GI Powder against 1,548 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 26.5 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.250 mg

Higher than 71% of 1,548 products listing quercetin (median 100 mg).

Methylsulfonylmethane250 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in Optimal GI Powder against 1,454 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.250 mg

60% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg).

Marshmallow200 mgMarshmallow in Optimal GI Powder against 290 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 224 mg, the median 100 mg.200 mg

Higher than 67% of 290 products listing marshmallow (median 100 mg).

L-Carnosineas Zinc L-CarnosineL-Carnosine (Form: from Zinc L-Carnosine)75 mgCarnosine in Optimal GI Powder against 154 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 100 mg.75 mg

57% of 154 products listing carnosine give more (median 100 mg).

Milk Thistle extractas SilymarinMilk Thistle extract (Form: 80% Silymarin) PlantPart: seeds Genus: Silybum Species: marianum50 mgMilk Thistle in Optimal GI Powder against 1,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 300 mg, the median 175 mg.50 mg

83% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg).

Glucoraphaninas Broccoli extractGlucoraphanin (Form: from Broccoli extract PlantPart: seed Genus: Brassica Species: oleracea SubSpecies: italica) (Alt. Name: truebroc)18 mgGlucoraphanin in Optimal GI Powder against 79 products18 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 33.85 mg, the median 30 mg.18 mg

65% of 79 products listing glucoraphanin give more (median 30 mg).

Superoxide Dismutaseas Melon pulp ExtractSuperoxide Dismutase (Form: from Melon (Cucumis melo) (pulp) extract PlantPart: pulp Genus: Cucumis Species: melo) Note: 100 IU7 mgSuperoxide Dismutase in Optimal GI Powder against 138 products7,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mcg to 7,107 mcg, the median 30 mcg.7,000 mcg

Higher than 73% of 138 products listing superoxide dismutase (median 30 mcg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 210952 (entered January 25, 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:

  • over 99% of the 1,850 products that print an amount of glutamine list more than its 0.0015 g of L-glutamine (filed by NIH under glutamine) (median 1 g).
  • 83% of the 1,277 products that print an amount of milk thistle list more than its 50 mg of milk thistle (median 175 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 Optimal GI Powder's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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: Blend, shake, or briskly mix one scoop daily in filtered water or beverage of choice, or use as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.
Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.
Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Does Not Contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 210952.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: None.

How many labels does Optimal GI Powder have?

2 labels are on file under this name since March 23, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 210952 (current) Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 7.2 oz. · UPC 7 98295 54878 8
  2. Label 174634 Entered March 23, 2018 · off the market March 4, 2019 · 6.98 ozs · UPC 7 98295 54878 8

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

Who makes it?

The label names Seeking Health, LLC (distributor), Bellingham, WA. All Seeking Health products.

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