BioStacks
Swanson

Colon Helper

2 Capsules · 30 servings · $0.40/serving

28 / 100Poor

Score Breakdown

Formulation
32
Safety
87
Final score
28/100

Ingredients (5)

Aloe Leaf

100%

Dose

290 mg

Target

100–400 mg

Form

Slippery Elm Bark

73%

Dose

292 mg

Target

400–1600 mg

Form

Gentian Root

72%

Dose

72 mg

Target

100–1000 mg

Form

White Oak Bark

144 mg

Unit not recognized — not scored

Blue Vervain

72 mg

Unit not recognized — not scored

Other Ingredients (5)

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.