NOW
Tru Hoodia Complex
Other Combinations30 servings
All 3 actives we can check reach a studied dose.
No dose reference yet for Hoodia (scoped out of the answer, not counted against it).
Dose 3 of 3 reach a studied dose
How to takeSUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 2 capsules daily before meals. Consider taking these other NOW(R) products: CLA Extreme(TM), Diet Support and L-Carnitine.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
How it scores
Overall
A
Evidence
A
Dose
A
Formulation
C
Does the dose do anything?
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Chromium
At the studied dose0.4 mg / day studies used 0.2-1 mg · 16 studies
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Cocoa Extract
At the studied dose800 mg / day studies used 212-681 mg · 6 studies
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Green Tea Extract
At the studied dose0.4 g / day studies used 0.38-4.6 g · 6 studies
Plus 1 more ingredient with no clinical range or Daily Value to check against, listed in the full label below.
What it's studied for
- Cell damageB
Reduce oxidative cell damage
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- Antioxidant powerB
Increase antioxidant capacity
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- Antioxidant enzymesA
Boost antioxidant enzymes in adults
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- Antioxidant storesB
Build antioxidant reserves
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- Heart poundingC
Reduce heart pounding under stress
Cardiovascular
What's in it
Serving size 2 Veg Capsule(s)
- Chromium as Chromium Polynicotinate 200 mcg 167%
- Hoodia 300 mg -
- Cocoa Extract as Theobromine 400 mg -
- naturally occurring Caffeine <= 4 mg -
- Green Tea Extract as Catechins 200 mg -
- naturally occurring Caffeine <= 16 mg -
Other ingredients
A few additives worth noting in the inactive ingredients.
- Cellulose: bulking agent
- Magnesium Stearate: flow agent; fine in trace
- Silica: flow agent; inert but filler
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Warfarin ·Quetiapine ·Doxorubicin ·Bortezomib ·Irinotecan ·Sunitinib ·5-fluorouracil ·Nadolol
- Side effects:
- Death ·Hepatotoxicity ·Nausea ·Hepatic necrosis ·Jaundice ·Acute liver failure
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
