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Zetacap Ingredients

The makers of Zetacap market their product as an all-natural over-the-counter alternative to gastric bypass surgery. In 2005, the Food and Drug Administration warned the company that the claim that the product's ingredients are "generally accepted as effective and safe" violates federal law.

  1. Xanthan Gum

    • Glucose or sucrose fermentation produces xanthan gum, a carbohydrate. During fermentation, a strain of bacteria combines with corn sugar to form a gum.

    Ginseng Root and Astragalus Root

    • For more than 2,000 years, Chinese medicine has utilized the roots of the slow-growing ginseng plant and the herb astragalus for many purposes.

    Cayenne

    • Cayenne, a hot spice, contains capsaicin, which is used as a pain reliever for many types of conditions, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

    Echinacea

    • Echinacea, a flowering plant native to North America, is an herb some people believe boosts the immune system. However, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine says, "Study results are mixed on whether echinacea can prevent or effectively treat upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold."

    Fo-Ti Root

    • Chinese herbalists have used fo-ti root for centuries as an anti-aging tonic, according to Herb Wisdom.

    Goldenseal Root

    • Goldenseal, a perennial herb native to North America, is used to treat colds, diarrhea and eye infections, among other conditions, "though there is little scientific evidence to support using it for any health problem," according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

    Guarana Seed

    • Guarana, a berry found in parts of South America, contains caffeine.

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