GutOptim Supplement Facts: Every Line on the Label Explained
Quick answerThe GutOptim Supplement Facts panel lists a serving of 2 capsules and 30 servings per bottle. Each serving holds a 1.5 g proprietary blend of ten ingredients, led by psyllium husk. No single amount is printed. Other ingredients are gelatin, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide, and the label says it contains tree nuts (walnuts).
What does the GutOptim label look like?
This is the full GutOptim label as printed on the bottle. Tap any number to read that part in plain English. The same lines are then explained one by one in the table below.
Tap a number to read that part of the label. The full label panel is shown as printed.
- Supplement Facts: Serving size 2 capsules, 30 servings per container.
- Proprietary Blend: 1.5 g per serving. The amount of each ingredient is not published.
- Blend ingredients: Psyllium husk, bentonite clay, black walnut hull, oat bran, flaxseed, plum, aloe vera leaf, Lactobacillus acidophilus, apple pectin, glucomannan.
- Other ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. Contains tree nuts (walnuts).
- Distributed by: GutOptim, 19655 E 35th Dr #100, Aurora, CO 80011, USA.
- Suggested use: Adults take two capsules daily with a meal.
- Caution: Not for under-18s or pregnant or nursing mothers. Ask a physician first if you take medicine or have a condition.
- Choking notice: Take with at least a full glass of liquid. Do not use if you have trouble swallowing.
- Storage: Cool, dry place below 86°F (30°C).
- Front claims: Advanced Synbiotics, Digestive Comfort, Bloating & Gas Aid.
What does each line of the label mean?
| Label line | What it says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 capsules | One daily serving is two capsules taken together. |
| Servings per container | 30 | 60 capsules per bottle, so one bottle lasts 30 days. |
| Proprietary Blend | 1.5 g | The combined weight of all ten actives per serving. |
| Psyllium (Husk) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | Listed first, so it is the heaviest part of the blend. |
| Bentonite Clay | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | A swelling mineral clay. |
| Black Walnut (Hull) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | Outer hull of the black walnut. A tree nut. |
| Oat (Bran) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | The fiber-rich outer layer of the oat grain. |
| Flaxseed (Seed) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | Whole seed with soluble fiber and mucilage. |
| Plum (Prunus domestica)(fruit) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | Plum fruit, the source of prunes. |
| Aloe Vera (Leaf) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | Leaf part and type not stated. |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | The probiotic. No CFU count or strain code. |
| Apple Pectin (Fruit) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | A gel-forming fruit fiber. |
| Glucomannan (from Konjac Root) | Part of the 1.5 g blend. Amount not printed. | The most swelling fiber in the blend. |
| Daily Value | † Not established | No Daily Value exists for these ingredients. |
| Other ingredients | Gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide | Capsule shell, flow agent, anti-caking agent. |
| Allergen | Contains tree nuts (walnuts) | From the black walnut hull. |
| Suggested use | Adults take two capsules daily with a meal | Taken as a dietary supplement. |
| Caution | Do not exceed recommended dose; not for under 18, pregnant or nursing | Ask a physician first if you take a medication or have a medical condition. |
| Notice | At least a full glass of liquid | Without enough liquid it may cause choking. Not for anyone with trouble swallowing. |
| Storage | Cool, dry place below 30°C (86°F) | No fridge needed. |
| Distributed by | GutOptim, 19655 E 35th Dr #100, Aurora, CO 80011, USA | Email on the label: [email protected]. |
| Facility allergens | Milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish | The facility may also process these. |
What is a proprietary blend?
A proprietary blend is a group of ingredients listed under one total weight. The GutOptim blend weighs 1.5 g per serving. The label names all ten ingredients but not how much of each is inside.
U.S. rules require blend ingredients to be listed from most to least by weight. So psyllium husk, listed first, is the largest share. Glucomannan, listed last, is the smallest share. Beyond that order, the split is not public.
Why do brands use blends?
Brands often say a blend protects their recipe from copycats. It also keeps the label short. The tradeoff is that buyers cannot compare each ingredient with the dose used in studies.
Why does the label list ten ingredients when the pack shows six?
The front graphic names six ingredients: psyllium, bentonite clay, black walnut, oat bran, flaxseed and plum. The Supplement Facts panel adds aloe vera leaf, L. acidophilus, apple pectin and glucomannan. That makes ten in total.
The panel is the legal list of what is inside. When pack art and the panel differ, the panel is the one to trust. The GutOptim ingredients page covers all ten.
What do the front claims and daggers mean?
The front of the pack carries three claims: “Advanced Synbiotics,” “Digestive Comfort” and “Bloating & Gas Aid.” Each has a dagger (†). The dagger links the claim to the FDA statement printed on the label.
That statement says the claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It also says the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Every supplement making this kind of claim must carry it.
“Clinically Researched Ingredients”
This front badge refers to the ingredients. Psyllium, flaxseed, prunes and others have been studied on their own. It does not mean GutOptim as a finished product has been tested in a trial. What each claim rests on is set out on GutOptim benefits.
What do the warnings and storage lines say?
The label has four safety lines. They cover who should not use it, how much liquid to drink, allergens and storage.
Caution line
Not for anyone under 18, or for pregnant or nursing mothers. Check with a physician first if you take a medicine or have a condition.
Choking notice
Take with at least a full glass of liquid. Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing.
Allergen line
Contains tree nuts (walnuts). The facility may also handle eight major allergens.
Storage line
Keep it cool and dry, below 86°F. A closed cupboard away from the stove works well.
The choking notice exists because swelling fibers like psyllium and glucomannan must carry one in over-the-counter products (21 CFR 201.319). The how to take GutOptim page turns these lines into a daily routine.
What does the label leave out?
A few useful facts are not on the label. None is required by law, but each affects how you judge the product.
Individual amounts
The ten ingredients share 1.5 g. Single-fiber studies used 3 to 10 g a day, so each fiber here is below the tested dose (McRorie et al., 2021).
CFU and strain
No colony-forming unit count or strain code is printed for L. acidophilus. Probiotic effects depend on both (NIH ODS, Probiotics).
Aloe type
The label does not say whether the aloe leaf is decolorized (low in aloin) or whole leaf (NCCIH, Aloe Vera).
Gelatin vs. the vegetarian seal
Some marketing shows a vegetarian seal. The label lists gelatin as the capsule shell, which is made from animal collagen. Vegetarians should go by the label. A marketing image also shows a seal reading “FDA approved,” but the FDA does not approve supplements (FDA, Q&A on Dietary Supplements). Supplements like GutOptim are never “FDA approved” before they go on sale.
Where are the lot number and quality details?
The lot shown in our files is GUT-26/MY-1730. The certificate of analysis reference is GUT-1730-26-MY. These are references only, and no lab certificate has been published.
You can compare the code on your own bottle using the batch verify page. Our testing and quality page explains what a certificate should show and which seals mean what.
GutOptim Supplement Facts FAQ
What is the serving size of GutOptim?
Two capsules. The bottle holds 60 capsules, which is 30 servings, or a 30-day supply at the label dose.
How many grams are in a GutOptim serving?
The proprietary blend is 1.5 g per 2 capsules. That total covers all ten active ingredients together.
Why are the individual amounts not listed?
GutOptim uses a proprietary blend. U.S. rules let a blend show one total weight, with ingredients listed from most to least by weight.
What does the dagger on the GutOptim label mean?
On the panel, it means no Daily Value has been set for the blend. On the front claims, it points to the FDA statement that the claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Who distributes GutOptim?
The label names GutOptim, 19655 E 35th Dr #100, Aurora, CO 80011, USA, with the email [email protected].
How should I store GutOptim?
In a cool, dry place below 86°F (30°C). The label does not ask for refrigeration.
Is the GutOptim capsule vegetarian?
No. Gelatin is the first of the other ingredients, and gelatin comes from animals.
Does the label say GutOptim is FDA approved?
No. The FDA does not approve dietary supplements before sale. The label carries the standard statement that its claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Ready to try GutOptim?
Two capsules a day with a meal and a full glass of water. From $49 a bottle with free US shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. Questions first? Call +1 (302) 200-3480.
