Info: 120 Capsules
FC-Cidal provides a powerful blend of seven different herbs to inhibit the growth of a number of different kinds of pathogenic bacteria, molds, fungal or yeast infections (including Candida), or intestinal parasites that may be underlying chronic or recurring diarrhea or leaky gut syndrome, and to help support the healing and maintenance of the epithelial lining in the small intestine.
Info: 120 Capsules
FC-Cidal provides a powerful blend of seven different herbs to inhibit the growth of a number of different kinds of pathogenic bacteria, molds, fungal or yeast infections (including Candida), or intestinal parasites that may be underlying chronic or recurring diarrhea or leaky gut syndrome, and to help support the healing and maintenance of the epithelial lining in the small intestine.
Product Notes:
Natural Support for Healthy GI Function
FC-Cidal is one of several products Biotics Research has created to help with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) or irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) as a safe and natural herbal alternative to the antibiotic treatments (which can be ineffective or even counter-productive in some respects).
Related Products: Biotics Research ADP, Biotics Research Biome Balance, and Berberine HCl. Some practitioners suggest taking all four of these products in conjunction, for severe cases (see Biotics Research SIBO Kit). Also see Metagenics CandiBactin-AR and CandiBactin-BR.
FC-Cidal Ingredients:
Each capsule supplies:
Artemisia dracunculus (French Tarragon, leaf): 100 mg
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail, whole): 75 mg
Handroanthus impetiginosus (aka Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau D' Arco, aged bark): 50 mg
Olea europaea (Olive, leaf): 25 mg
Thymus vulgaris (Thyme, leaf): 75 mg
Tinospora cordifolia) (Indian Tinospora, roots): 100 mg
Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle, roots): 50 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Capsule shell (gelatin and water), cellulose, and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
This product is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take two capsules daily twice a day, immediately before breakfast and lunch, or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional. For prolonged use, consult a healthcare practitioner.
Keep bottle in a cool, dry area, out of reach of children.
Warnings:
Do not use Biotics FC-Cidal if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; or if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family; or if you have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney or liver disorder, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face and feet); or if you are taking anticoagulants or products containing diuretics.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using FC-Cidal supplement if you have diabetes, or an autoimmune disorder, or a blood clotting disorder (e.g. haemophilia, severe liver disease, von Willebrand's disease, or thrombocytopenia), or if you are taking immunosuppressants. And consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms continue to persist or worsen after using this product.
Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Stop use and seek medical attention immediately if you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heart beat and/or difficulty breathing.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80046369.
Supporting Science:
Amirinia, Fatemeh et al. “In Vitro Antimicrobial and Cytotoxicity Activities of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts against Oral Microbial Pathogens.” Folia Medica, 2021.
Olivier, Rachel. “Select herbals proposed as beneficial in the eradication of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.” The Original Internist, 2013.
Pallag, Annamaria et al. “Equisetum arvense L. Extract Induces Antibacterial Activity and Modulates Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in Endothelial Vascular Cells Exposed to Hyperosmotic Stress.” Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2018.
Salehi, Bahare et al. “Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses.” Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 2018.
Zhou, Zuman et al. “Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) polyphenols ameliorate DSS-induced ulcerative colitis of mice by mitigating intestinal barrier damage, regulating gut microbiota, and suppressing TLR4/NF-κB-NLRP3 inflammasome pathways.” Food & Function, 2023.
For more information and additional references, please see Natural Treatments for SIBO.