Gelatin Caps #1 - Empty Capsules, 500 gel caps, NOW Foods

Empty capsules allow you to fill your own powders at desired potencies, and avoid tablet binders and fillers. Buying powdered vitamins and filling your own capsules can save up to 50% off most retail prices. Our Gelatin Caps #1, depending on the powder, can hold between 300 - 600 mg.

It appears many NOW products are derived from bovine sources. Are these products safe to take in light of the recent Mad Cow Disease scare?

All NOW bovine products are derived from healthy cattle, which meet USA/FDA requirements. You can rest assured that they have been fully documented and are BSE-Free.

What types of capsule does NOW use , what is their source, and are they free of BSE?

NOW uses two different types of capsules during encapsulation - gelatin capsules and vegetable capsules.

Our gelatin capsules are derived from beef and pork sources. Our vegetable capsules are derived from tree fiber and are domestically sourced. They contain no animal source ingredients whatsoever. All of the capsules used in NOW products are BSE-free.

Suggested Use:
NOW Foods is an excellent source for unique powdered vitamins, minerals and herbs to fill in empty caps. We have been selling powdered supplements since 1972. Our powders require no fillers or binders, are lower in cost, and can be mixed for desired potencies.

Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Water