NOW Foods Candida Support - Caprylic Acid & Pau d'Arco - 90 / 180 Veg Capsules
NOW Foods Candida Support - Caprylic Acid & Pau d'Arco - 90 / 180 Veg Capsules
NOW Foods Candida Support is a vegan food supplement providing 500mg caprylic acid, 300mg pau d'arco bark, 300mg black walnut hull, 200mg oregano oil powder blend and 2,000µg biotin per 2 veg capsules, in packs of 90 or 180 capsules.
Candida Support is the manufacturer's product name. It is a multi-ingredient botanical blend, and the largest single active is caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid supplied as magnesium caprylate. If you want a dedicated oregano oil product with a stated carvacrol content, this is not it: the oregano component is a 200mg powder blend, and the oil content within it is not disclosed on the label. See the oregano oil options further down the page.
At a Glance
- Type: botanical and fatty acid food supplement, veg capsules
- Per 2 capsules: caprylic acid 500mg, pau d'arco bark 300mg, black walnut hull 300mg, oregano oil powder blend 200mg
- Biotin: 2,000µg per 2 capsules (4,000% NRV)
- Magnesium: 42mg per 2 capsules (11% NRV)
- Pack sizes: 90 capsules (45 servings) or 180 capsules (90 servings)
- Capsule: hypromellose (plant cellulose), certified vegan by the manufacturer
- Allergen: contains tree nut (black walnut hull)
- Regulatory status: food supplement, sold in Ireland under FSAI food law
- Delivery: ships from Dublin, tracked, free over €75, no customs charges
Supplement Facts
Serving size: 2 veg capsules. Servings per container: 45 (90 capsules) or 90 (180 capsules).
| Ingredient | Per 2 capsules | % NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Caprylic acid (from magnesium caprylate) | 500mg | * |
| Pau d'arco bark (Tabebuia heptaphylla) | 300mg | * |
| Black walnut hull (Juglans nigra) | 300mg | * |
| Oregano oil powder blend | 200mg | * |
| including microcrystalline cellulose, oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) and silicon dioxide | ||
| Biotin | 2,000µg (2mg) | 4,000% |
| Magnesium (from magnesium caprylate) | 42mg | 11% |
NRV = EU Nutrient Reference Value. * No NRV established. Ingredients: magnesium caprylate, pau d'arco bark (Tabebuia heptaphylla), black walnut hull (Juglans nigra), oregano oil powder blend (microcrystalline cellulose, oregano oil, silicon dioxide), hypromellose (capsule), biotin, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), silicon dioxide. Contains tree nut (walnut hull). Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients; produced in a facility that handles other ingredients containing these allergens.
Key Features
- ✓ 500mg caprylic acid per serving, stated as the exact amount, not hidden in a proprietary blend
- ✓ Pau d'arco bark identified to species on the label (Tabebuia heptaphylla), 300mg per serving
- ✓ 300mg black walnut hull (Juglans nigra) per serving
- ✓ 2,000µg biotin (4,000% NRV), which carries authorised EU claims listed below
- ✓ Plant cellulose veg capsules, certified vegan, halal and kosher by the manufacturer
- ✓ Made in the USA by NOW Foods, family owned since 1968; bottle made from 100% post-consumer recycled resin
- ✓ Shipped from Dublin, Ireland, so no import duty or customs charges on delivery
Authorised Claims for Biotin
This product provides 2,000µg biotin per 2 capsules (4,000% NRV). Under EU rules:
- Biotin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Biotin contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
These are authorised claims under EU Regulation 1924/2006 and Commission Regulation 432/2012, relating to biotin only. No health claim is made for caprylic acid, pau d'arco, black walnut, oregano or magnesium caprylate on this page. Magnesium is present at 11% NRV, below the level required for a claim.
Looking for oregano oil on its own?
This complex contains a 200mg oregano oil powder blend with no stated carvacrol content. If oregano oil is the ingredient you are after, a single-ingredient softgel gives you a stated amount and concentration.
NOW Foods Oregano Oil 55% Carvacrol, 90 Softgels
How to Take
Take 2 capsules daily with food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For adults aged 18 and over.
Not a medicine. This product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. No authorised EU health claim is made for caprylic acid, pau d'arco, black walnut or oregano on this page. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NOW Foods Candida Support?
It is a vegan food supplement from NOW Foods combining caprylic acid (500mg), pau d'arco bark (300mg), black walnut hull (300mg), an oregano oil powder blend (200mg) and biotin (2,000µg) per 2 veg capsules. It comes in packs of 90 or 180 capsules and ships from Dublin.
Does the name Candida Support mean it treats anything?
No. Candida Support is the product name NOW Foods gives this formula. Under Irish and EU food law, no health claim is authorised for caprylic acid, pau d'arco, black walnut or oregano, and this product is not intended to treat or prevent any condition. This page describes it by its verified ingredient content only.
How much caprylic acid is in each serving?
Each 2-capsule serving provides 500mg caprylic acid, supplied as magnesium caprylate. The same compound also provides 42mg magnesium per serving (11% NRV).
What type of pau d'arco does it use?
The label identifies the pau d'arco as bark from Tabebuia heptaphylla, at 300mg per 2-capsule serving. Many pau d'arco products do not state the species or plant part.
How much oregano oil does it contain?
Each serving contains 200mg of an oregano oil powder blend made from microcrystalline cellulose, oregano oil and silicon dioxide. The label does not state how much of the 200mg is oregano oil, and no carvacrol content is given. For a stated oregano oil dose, a dedicated oregano oil softgel is the better fit.
What does the biotin do?
The product provides 2,000µg biotin per serving, 4,000% of the EU NRV. Biotin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal macronutrient metabolism, and the maintenance of normal hair and skin. These authorised claims apply to biotin only.
Is this product legal to buy in Ireland?
Yes. It is sold in Ireland as a food supplement under Irish and EU food law, which is overseen by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). It is not a medicine.
Is it suitable for vegans and vegetarians?
Yes. The capsule shell is hypromellose, a plant cellulose, and NOW Foods certifies the product as vegan. It is also halal and kosher certified by the manufacturer. It contains tree nut (black walnut hull), so it is not suitable for anyone with a tree nut allergy.
Are there any precautions?
It is for adults only. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist before use. High-dose biotin can interfere with some laboratory blood test results, so tell your doctor you take it before any blood test.
Where does it ship from, and will I pay customs?
Orders ship from Dublin on a tracked service, with free delivery on orders over €75. Because stock is already in Ireland, there are no customs or import charges on delivery.
Product details: NOW Foods · veg capsules · 2 capsules per serving · 90 or 180 capsules · hypromellose capsule, vegan · sold in Ireland by Probiotic.ie
Advisory Information (Ireland)
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For adults aged 18 and over.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.
- Contains tree nut (black walnut hull).
- Contains biotin, which may interfere with some laboratory test results.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Do not use if the seal is broken.
- Natural colour variation may occur.
- This product is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements in Ireland are regulated by the FSAI.