Alpha01 Organic Nettle Extract 500mg 120 Capsules

Anyone who has brushed against a stinging nettle on a country walk knows how memorable this plant can be. Yet behind its fearsome reputation, Urtica dioica has been eaten, brewed and woven into cloth across Europe for thousands of years. Alpha01 Organic Nettle Extract Capsules focus on the root of the plant, delivering a concentrated organic extract in an easy, sting-free capsule.

From Hedgerow to Capsule

Nettles grow abundantly across the UK, flourishing in hedgerows, woodland edges and gardens. Young nettle tops have long been used in soups and teas, while the fibrous stems were once spun into fabric. The root, which spreads underground in a network of yellow runners, is the part used in this formula. The drying and extraction process removes the sting completely, so there is no need for gloves.

A Concentrated 10:1 Root Extract

Each capsule contains 500mg of organic nettle root 10:1 extract, which is equivalent to 5,000mg of organic nettle root. Concentrated extracts allow a large amount of plant material to be delivered in one small capsule, so a single capsule a day is a full serving. Nettle naturally contains a range of plant compounds, including terpenoids, carotenoids and fatty acids.

Organic, Vegan and Additive-Free

The ingredient list is short: organic nettle root extract, organic brown rice flour and a vegetarian capsule shell made from hypromellose. The product is certified organic, suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and free from artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners.

Made With Care

Alpha01 is a UK supplement brand whose products are made in the EU to GMP food safety standards using non-GMO ingredients. Each batch is independently tested for heavy metals and microbial contaminants, and reports are made available by the brand. The capsules come in a resealable, recyclable pouch that keeps them fresh while using less plastic than a rigid container.

Four Months in Every Pouch

Each pouch contains 120 vegan capsules. At one capsule per day, that is around four months of use from a single pouch, which makes it excellent value. Simply take one capsule daily with water, ideally with a meal so it fits easily into your routine.

Nettle in the Kitchen

If you fancy trying nettles in your cooking, spring is the best time to pick the tender young tops, wearing gloves of course. They can be blanched and used like spinach in soups, risottos, pestos and pies, or dried to make a mild, grassy herbal tea. These capsules offer a convenient year-round alternative using the root, the part of the plant that is not usually eaten in food.

Storage

Reseal the pouch after each use and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Food supplements should be used as part of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.