Gas & Bloating

Gas & Bloating

Gaia Herbs4.5 (1,487 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 50 Capsule(s) · 25 servings
$26.98 $1.07 per serving
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About this product

Plant-derived charcoal provides 242 mg, supported by fennel powder and a small freeze-dried fennel extract. The combination is coherent for occasional gas and bloating support.

A 404 mg proprietary blend is not broken down, preventing assessment of its ingredients, amounts, or interactions. The modest charcoal amount and incomplete formula disclosure undermine the otherwise focused positioning.

Only 25 servings are included at a high serving cost. A simple charcoal or fennel product would be easier to evaluate and generally provide better value.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking occasional fennel-and-charcoal support
  • Users willing to accept a proprietary blend
Best for
  • Occasional gas-related use
  • Combining fennel with modest charcoal

Pros

  • Plant-derived charcoal
  • Includes fennel powder and extract
  • Coherent digestive concept
  • Capsule convenience

Cons

  • 404 mg proprietary blend is hidden
  • Only 242 mg charcoal
  • Only 25 servings
  • Poor value

Warnings

  • Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines and supplements; separate use and confirm timing with a pharmacist.
  • The undisclosed proprietary blend prevents a complete interaction review.
  • Charcoal may cause constipation and black stools.

Product analysis

50 out of 100
A sensible charcoal-and-fennel concept undermined by a dominant undisclosed blend, low charcoal amount, and poor value.

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Nutrient quality63

Plant-derived activated charcoal and freeze-dried fennel are identifiable, while exact source and blend forms remain unclear. The charcoal amount is low, fennel is modest, and the hidden blend cannot be judged.

Ingredient transparency37

Charcoal and fennel amounts are shown, but the proprietary blend discloses only a total. A hidden blend, missing medication-spacing directions, and absent excipient details materially reduce transparency.

Customer satisfaction69

The supplied average rating is strong and the supplied review volume is exceptionally substantial. No qualitative experience themes were supplied, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be verified.

Value for money37

A coherent gas-support concept provides limited quality value because core doses are weak or hidden. The high serving cost and proprietary blend make the formula poorly competitive.

Format
Capsule
Container
50 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$1.07
Customer rating
4.5 · 1,487 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Plant-derived Activated Charcoal
242 mg
Fennel
146 mg
Fennel seed freeze-dried extract
16 mg
Proprietary Blend
404 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
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