Umcka® Cold & Flu Relief Syrup

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Umcka® Cold & Flu Relief Syrup

KEY INGREDIENT(S)

South African Geranium

Ingredient Testing

Alpha® CF

Ingredient Testing
 

South African Geranium

Pelargonium sidoides

Root extract

Tests done on every batch

Manufacturers determine the amount and types of testing done on raw ingredients. Nature’s Way goes above and beyond industry standards with extensive testing on every batch of ingredients before they even go into production.

Identification

Verifying each botanical genus, species, and plant part ensures your product contains the exact ingredient listed in the Supplement Facts panel and will support the benefit stated on the label. High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) testing provides a detailed chemical fingerprint of the ingredient for comparison against certified botanical reference standards. HPTLC testing is among the best, most reliable methods for authenticating raw materials.

Microbiological contaminants

Nature’s Way tests every ingredient for microbial contaminants that can break down ingredients, decrease potency, and degrade a product’s quality. Verifying that ingredients meet regulatory standards for microorganisms like bacteria, molds, and yeasts helps ensure a safe and compliant product.

Heavy metals

Every ingredient is tested to meet regulatory standards for heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead. Testing for trace metal levels ensures ingredients comply with protective laws like California’s Proposition 65, and that the supplement won’t expose you to harmful levels of chemicals.

Solvent residue

Trace amounts of solvents used during processes such as ingredient extraction may remain in the raw materials. Performing USP <467> screening ensures that residual solvents are within safe, regulated limits. Testing every lot of the ingredient ensures it is processed according to Good Manufacturing Practices.

South African Geranium

The ingredient

Pelargonium sidoides is a hardy plant that thrives in the dry grasslands of Southern Africa, where it is called “umcka.” People have used its roots to relieve respiratory and digestive ailments for ages. Today, it is the most clinically researched herbal treatment for flu symptoms in the world.

We source the homeopathic extract directly from its native lands, where farmers know the benefits of their natural environment firsthand and harvest only after three years’ growth. Out of 300 geranium species in the area, only one meets our standards.

The premium extract, Pelargonium sidoides 1X, is safe for all ages, one year old and up, and has been proven effective in 20 studies over 30 years of clinical research. Studies have shown users are half as likely to need antibiotics when Umcka’s taken at the start of a cold, and that it improves symptoms by 3 times after a week, according to a study of users 6 to 19 years old.

Parts used:
Root
Root
 

Alpha® CF

Aconitum napellus 4X, Eucalyptus globulus 2X, Bryonia 4X, Eupatorium perfoliatum 6X, Gelsemium sempervirens 4X, Phosphorus 6X, Ipecacuanha 3X

Homeopathic blend

Tests done on every batch

Manufacturers determine the amount and types of testing done on raw ingredients. Nature’s Way goes above and beyond industry standards with extensive testing on every batch of ingredients before they even go into production.

Identification

For non-botanical ingredients such as vitamins and minerals, Nature’s Way uses the test method that has been validated for the specific ingredient. Among these methods are Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for complex ingredients.

Microbiological contaminants

Nature’s Way tests every ingredient for microbial contaminants that can break down ingredients, decrease potency, and degrade a product’s quality. Verifying that ingredients meet regulatory standards for microorganisms like bacteria, molds, and yeasts helps ensure a safe and compliant product.

Heavy metals

Nature’s Way verifies suppliers' compliance with protective laws like California’s Proposition 65 on a periodic or annual basis. We do this to ensure the raw material meets regulatory standards and won’t expose you to harmful levels of heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead.

Tests performed periodically

Nature’s Way performs additional tests to ensure every supplier’s testing meets federal regulatory and our own high standards. Extra testing is especially critical for monitoring higher-risk botanicals.

Solvent residue

Trace amounts of solvents used during processes such as ingredient extraction may remain in the raw materials. Performing USP <467> screening ensures that residual solvents are within safe, regulated limits. Annual testing of the ingredient ensures it is processed according to Good Manufacturing Practices.

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