Solgar Nettle Leaf Extract is a herbal food supplement in a pack of 60 vegetable capsules, made from standardised stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf powdered extract and nettle leaf powder. It is part of Solgar's Botanical range and is taken as 1 capsule a day, and the capsules are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Key Features

• Extract and leaf powder: Each capsule contains a standardised nettle leaf powdered extract (1% silica) together with nettle leaf powder.
• Botanical range: Solgar says its botanicals are chosen using criteria that include the geographical origin, the authentication of the species and the qualities of the raw material.
• Vegan, vegetarian and Kosher: The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, a plant-based material, and Solgar lists the product as vegan, vegetarian and Kosher.
• Free from sugar and salt: Solgar lists the product as free from sugar and salt.

What is Solgar Nettle Leaf Extract made from?

It is made from the leaves of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), a plant that grows widely and originates from Europe and Asia. It is best known for the sting that follows skin contact with the hairs on its leaves and stems.

Is Solgar Nettle Leaf Extract a medicine?

No. It is sold as a food supplement. Solgar does not state a medicinal use for it on its product information.

How long does a pack of 60 capsules last?

The recommended amount is 1 capsule a day, so a pack of 60 capsules lasts 60 days.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Kosher
• Gluten-Free

Ingredients: Standardised nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf powdered extract (1% silica), nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf powder. Vegetable capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose. Bulking agents: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose. Anti-caking agents: silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate. Antioxidant: powdered blend of beta-carotene and ascorbic acid.

Take 1 vegetable capsule a day.

Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.