{"product_id":"now-foods-slippery-elm-powder","title":"NOW Foods Slippery Elm Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Slippery Elm Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from the inner bark of Ulmus rubra, ground into a fine powder for adults who want a traditional herbal preparation to help soothe the GI tract. Slippery elm has a long history of use by herbalists and was historically used as a survival food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach 1 teaspoon (1.8 g) serving supplies 1,800 mg of Slippery Elm Powder (Inner Bark) along with 5 calories and 2 g of total carbohydrate. The mucilage naturally present in the bark is what gives the powder its soothing, coating texture when mixed with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople stir Slippery Elm Powder into hot water to make a simmered preparation, sipped or used as a gargle. NOW Foods manufactures it in an Intertek GMP certified facility; it is Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, keto friendly, and free of dairy, egg, soy, gluten, nuts, and shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps coat and soothe tissues of the GI tract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% Slippery Elm inner bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains naturally occurring mucilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple single ingredient formula with no fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan and Non-GMO Project Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz bottle provides about 63 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFormula Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlippery Elm Powder (Inner Bark), 1,800 mg per teaspoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir 1 teaspoon into 1 cup of water and simmer for several minutes. Let cool, add honey if desired, and sip or gargle for 1 minute before swallowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I just mix this with cold water instead of simmering it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOW's suggested preparation is to simmer it briefly in water, which helps release the mucilage; a cold mix will not have the same texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the Slippery Elm capsules NOW sells?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the loose inner bark powder meant to be prepared as a warm drink or gargle, while NOW's capsule version is a fixed dose taken like a standard supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should not use Slippery Elm Powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended for adults only. Pregnant or nursing women, and anyone taking medication or with a medical condition, should consult a physician before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain any added sweeteners or fillers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the only ingredient is Slippery Elm Powder (Inner Bark).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many servings are in one bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 4 oz bottle provides about 63 servings at 1 teaspoon each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":41627560345658,"sku":"5060","price":12.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0133\/8576\/0826\/files\/5060_v7.png?v=1788289285","url":"https:\/\/tigerfitness.com\/products\/now-foods-slippery-elm-powder","provider":"Tiger Fitness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}