Herbal capsules are the quickest format in the store: no kettle, no stirring. They differ in ingredients and in how the pages say to take them. Here are nine side by side, using each product page.
Product | Main listed ingredients or format |
|---|---|
Meri Capsule | Green tea, red pepper, guarana fruit, citrus, tragacanth gum |
Diox Cap Detox Capsules Original | L-Carnitine, lepidium, cascara sagrada bark, cardamom, ginger, garcinia |
Green Good Lux Detox Capsule | Red chili pepper, guarana, L-Carnitine, green tea, citrus, chitosan |
FX 1 BOX Detox Capsules | One capsule a day, 30-day box |
Ala Detox Capsule | Guarana, chitosan, ginger, stevia, blueberries, green tea, L-Carnitine |
Narcissa Acerola Capsule | Soft gel capsule, acerola |
G5 Collagen Capsule | Green tea extract, guarana, caffeine, L-Carnitine, B vitamins |
Glox Detox Capsule | Bromelain extract, buckthorn bark, L-Carnitine, ginger, garcinia |
Slim-Self Good Capsule | L-Carnitine, green tea extract, citrus, red hot pepper, guarana, collagen |
Reading the table
The first thing to notice is the base. Some capsules are built around green tea, guarana and chili or red pepper, such as Green Good Lux Detox Capsule and Slim-Self Good Capsule. Others use a spice blend with ginger, cardamom, fennel, galangal and cinnamon, like Diox Cap and Glox Detox Capsule.
G5 Collagen Capsule is the one with B vitamins and added caffeine. Narcissa Acerola Capsule is a soft gel and the page asks for a once-a-day dose on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast.
How the pages say to take them
One capsule a day is the common instruction.
Most say before breakfast, with a full glass of water. Diox Cap allows one hour before or one hour after.
Meri Capsule adds a light breakfast about an hour later and at least 2 to 3 litres of fluid a day.
G5 Collagen says 30 to 45 minutes before breakfast.
Slim-Self Good gives an alternative timing for Ramadan, one hour before suhoor.
Only the pages for Green Good Lux and FX 1 BOX state a count of 30 capsules. For the rest, check the page. The Mincex Capsule page allows one or two capsules a day, which differs from the rest, so read the dosage before you order.
Choosing a capsule
If you want a short, familiar ingredient list, compare the tea-style herb lists on Ala and Meri. If you prefer a spice blend, look at Diox Cap and Glox. If a box that clearly covers a month matters most, the two 30-capsule boxes are the easy match. Capsules also suit people who prefer a one-step routine to a warm drink.
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Frequently asked questions
How many capsules are in a box?
It depends on the product. Green Good Lux Detox Capsule and FX 1 BOX state 30 capsules per box. For the others, the page does not give a count.
When should I take a capsule?
Most pages say once a day, before breakfast, with water. Diox Cap allows an hour before or after breakfast.
Are capsules better than tea?
Neither is better. A capsule is faster; a tea is a warm ritual. The store's blog has a guide to choosing.
Do any capsules contain caffeine?
G5 Collagen Capsule lists caffeine, and several others list green tea or guarana.
Can I buy several boxes?
Yes. Meri, Ala and Narcissa Acerola capsules each have a Buy 4 Get 1 Free bundle.