Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Capsules | 700mg | 5% Echinacoside + 1% Verbascoside (Acetoside) | 60 Count

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Nootropics Depot really impresses me with their transparency — I love that they break down ingredient sourcing and percentages clearly. The capsules have a mild herbal scent, are easy to swallow, and the bottle was well-packaged with a long shelf life. Their manufacturing practices seem solid.

I use supplements to help close the gap between modern nutrition levels in our food and the levels that were there when I was young. But, in my opinion, the supplement industry has both some of the highest integrity companies, and some of the lowest. So I try and give a detailed enough review to get to know the company and product better, to help you determine for yourself whether or not you want to try this one out.This bottle comes entirely encased in plastic. Normally I don't like that, but at least it keeps Amazon from putting their label on top of the bottle's label, usually right over the information I need to read. The bottle comes about 80% full, which isn't too bad nowadays.If used as directed it will last two months.The expiration date on mine (THANK YOU for not printing it on the bottom!) is Jun 2027, so a little less than 2.75 years from now.The capsules have a very light herbal (?) scent and taste to them, and are easy to swallow with water.I like my supplements to say organic, non-GMO, GMP-certified, 3rd-party tested, and made in the USA. This says verified in an accredited ISO lab (doesn't indicate if it's 3rd party), and manufactured by Nootropics Depot with an Arizona address. The product page also says GMP certified, 3rd party lab tested, Made in Arizona, and GMO free.I look into the supplement companies I use because I've come across so many questionable ones. Their nootropicsdepot site is functional and informative. I like the website to have a phone number, or at least a chat feature, both of which this lacks. It does, however, introduce you to their medical advisory board, their 3rd party lab, podcast, blog, and has a guide to help you determine which supplement may or may not benefit you.I seem to take longer than most to see results when starting a new supplement, but I am impressed by the company and the ingredients, other than the fillers and flow agents that many companies say they need to use, but the manufacturers of the highest quality supplements that I am aware of refuse to. I am weaning myself off supplements that use those things, one at a time, but not everyone shares that feeling. It's not always easy to find companies that don't use them, so I have begun a list. For what you're getting though it's a good price!Thank you for reading, I hope it was helpful.

we’ve tried multiple products from this company and they have all been good quality. Cistanche extract has multiple health benefits, but Amazon doesn’t allow reviewers to mention specific ones. It’s worth doing one’s own homework to find out. To date every product from this company has been very high quality and effective for what it is. Another 5 star health adjuvant!

Disclaimer:I review supplements by their packaging, dosages, taste/smell, capsule size (how easy it is to take), secondary ingredients (sugar, dyes, flavoring, etc...), Made In (country of manufacturer/origin), and company (reputability). I will not comment on subjective positive effects or usage as a treatment, and I am not trying to provide medical advice. I will note any negative side effects or issues I had when taking the supplement, but this may or may not be your experience. Always do further research and consult with a doctor before taking a new supplement.Packaging:◦ Outer plastic seal: ✅◦ Inner paper seal: ✅◦ Cotton ball: ❌Dosage (Low/Medium/High/Other):◦ Other: Not much information online about this supplement, so it's hard to determine whether or not this is an effective dosage.Taste/Smell:◦ EarthyCapsule Size (Tiny/Small/Medium/Large/XL)◦ LargeSecondary Ingredients:◦ The ingredient list had a breakdown for each individual secondary ingredient, including capsule filler, 'flow agent' and cellulose for the actual capsule. The list is short and seems to make sense for this supplement.Made In:◦ USA (Arizona)Company and Certifications Claimed:◦ Founded in: 2013◦ cGMP: ✅◦ Non-GMO: ❓◦ USDA Organic: ❌◦ Lab Report (CoA) Provided: ❌◦ Other certifications claimed: Third Party, ISO-17025 Lab Tested.Miscellaneous Comments:◦ Nootropics Depot is a well known brand, and one that I trust. I have purchased supplements from them and take several as part of my daily supplements.

I experienced zero effects, positive or negative, from using this product.

This epic cistanche tubulosa supplement by Nootropics Depot is a well thought out product, as are all of Nootropics Depot products. They let you know exactly what part of the plant, herb, etc was used to source their product's ingredients and they also list the percentages of the bioactive components in their supplements, which I love. This cistanche supplement provides 700mg of cistanche, of which 5% is Echinacoside and 1% is Verbascoside (Acetoside). They also fill you in on what to expect, such as if the effect is acute, has flexible dose timing, time for peak effects, etc. GAWDD, I love these guys and their products and information sharing. They are GMP certified 3rd party tested and they even let you know what state their product came from. Honestly, it doesn't get better than Nootropics Depot products!