Plant-Source Capsule
What Is the Plant-Source Capsule Used in GastroVen?
GastroVen uses a plant-source capsule made from cellulose and water to contain and deliver its powdered active ingredients.
The capsule is an inactive delivery component rather than an ingredient intended to support digestion. It provides a non-gelatin shell suitable for the product’s vegan formulation.
What Is a Plant-Source Capsule?
A plant-source capsule is a two-piece shell commonly made from purified cellulose-based material. Cellulose is a structural carbohydrate naturally present in plant cell walls.
Supplement manufacturers process suitable cellulose material into a capsule-forming ingredient that can hold powders and dry extracts.
How Are Cellulose Capsules Made?
At a high level, purified cellulose material is processed into a solution with water. Capsule-shaped molds are dipped into the solution, forming thin films that are dried, removed, trimmed, and joined into two-piece shells.
The empty capsules are inspected for consistency before being filled with the supplement formula.
What Does the Capsule Do?
- Contains the measured powdered formula
- Makes the product easier to swallow and portion
- Protects ingredients during normal handling
- Provides a gelatin-free delivery format
- Allows the capsule to be opened when specifically directed by a practitioner
Why GastroVen Uses a Plant-Source Capsule
The capsule supports GastroVen’s vegan product status while providing a practical delivery method for bromelain, Stomach Digest-Pro™, green tea extract, and organic fennel seed.
The current ingredient statement lists only cellulose and water for the capsule shell. No gelatin is listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The capsule is listed as a plant-source capsule made from cellulose and water.
Conclusion
The plant-source capsule in GastroVen is made from cellulose and water. It serves as a gelatin-free delivery shell and does not provide the digestive activity of the formula’s active ingredients.