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Is FemiPro Vegetarian? Why the Gelatin Shell Settles It
Is FemiPro vegetarian? No. The Other Ingredients line starts with gelatin (capsule), and gelatin is made from animal parts. A carrot-style vegetarian badge in the vendor's artwork says otherwise, but the printed label wins. FemiPro is not vegetarian or vegan as labeled.
Written by the FemiPro label deskUpdated · 4 min read
The short answer01
Is FemiPro vegetarian?
Is FemiPro vegetarian? No. The label says the capsule is gelatin. Gelatin is a protein taken from the skin, bones or connective tissue of animals, so a gelatin shell rules the capsule out for vegetarians and vegans.
The vendor's artwork includes a carrot-style vegetarian badge. A badge is a drawing. The Other Ingredients line is the legal list, and it says "Gelatin (capsule)". When the two disagree, believe the label.
The label does not name the animal source of the gelatin. If that matters for religious or ethical reasons, ask the order desk before ordering.
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Which FemiPro ingredients come from animals?
Only the gelatin is plainly animal derived in what the label prints. The other lines are plants, cultures or minerals, though a few have details the label does not settle.
| Label line | Source |
|---|---|
| Gelatin (capsule) | Animal |
| Brown rice flour | Plant |
| Olive oil | Plant |
| Magnesium stearate | Not stated; can be plant or animal fat |
| Silicon dioxide | Mineral |
| Mimosa, cranberry, bearberry, berberine | Plant extracts |
| Five Lactobacillus strains | Bacterial cultures; growth medium not stated |
Magnesium stearate is made from stearic acid, which manufacturers can take from plant or animal fats. The label does not say which. The growth medium for the cultures is also unstated, and some media use milk.
- 1Mimosa pudica Seed ExtractUTI Herbal Blend line 1 · at most 350 mg
- 2Cranberry Extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon) (berry) (std. to 30% proanthocyanidin)UTI Herbal Blend line 2 · at most 175 mg
- 3Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) (leaf)UTI Herbal Blend line 3 · at most 116.7 mg
- 4Granular Berberine Hydrochloride Extract 8% (bark/root)UTI Herbal Blend line 4 · at most 87.5 mg
- 1Lactobacillus crispatus LCr86Probiotic Blend line 1 · at most 50 mg
- 2Lactobacillus acidophilus LA88Probiotic Blend line 2 · at most 25 mg
- 3Lactobacillus plantarum N13Probiotic Blend line 3 · at most 16.7 mg
- 4Lactobacillus gasseri LG08Probiotic Blend line 4 · at most 12.5 mg
- 5Lactobacillus casei LC16Probiotic Blend line 5 · at most 10 mg
From the Supplement Facts panel on the label. Each blend lists its lines from most to least by weight (21 CFR 101.36, supplement labeling). Other ingredients (the gelatin capsule, brown rice flour, magnesium stearate, olive oil, silicon dioxide) are not counted.
The badge03
Why does the vendor art show a vegetarian badge?
The vendor art shows a vegetarian badge because the set of marketing badges was made separately from the label. The two do not match, and the label is the one a regulator reads.
Our testing and quality page treats the vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free badges as claims without a named certifier. For the vegetarian one, the label itself disproves it. That is a simple example of why we read the bottle first and the graphics second.
It is also a fair reason to look at the rest of the sales material with care. The FTC expects health and ingredient claims to be truthful and backed by evidence (FTC, Health Products Compliance Guidance).
FemiPro: from $49 a bottle30 capsules · 1, 3 or 6 bottles · free US shipping · 60-day money-back guarantee
See packsWhat to do04
What can you do if you avoid animal products?
If you avoid animal products, skip this bottle. The capsule is the whole product, and there is no instruction to open it or swap the shell.
Opening a capsule is not covered by the label, and it would change the way a blend reaches your stomach. Do not try it to work around the gelatin.
- Ask the order desk at +1 (302) 200-3480 whether a plant capsule version exists. None is listed on the sales page.
- If you already ordered, the 60-day guarantee applies to the bottle you bought.
- For leaks, the best-supported steps need no capsule: pelvic floor training and bladder training (NIDDK, Incontinence treatment).
Our ingredients page lists all nine lines and the other ingredients in full.
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What else should vegetarians check on a supplement label?
Check three things: the capsule, the flow agents and the cultures. A plant capsule is often named, as hypromellose or pullulan. Gelatin is always named.
Vegetarian is also a looser word than vegan. A vegetarian may accept milk, so a culture grown on a dairy medium could pass for one person and fail for another. Say which rule you follow when you write to a seller.
Next, look for stearates and ask where they come from if the label is silent. Last, ask about probiotic growth media. A maker who knows the answer will usually give it in a sentence, and a maker who does not will say so, which is also worth knowing.
Write down your answers before you order, not after. A short list on your phone keeps you from relying on a badge or a headline when the bottle is already on its way.
The same habit helps with any product. Read the Other Ingredients line before the front panel, and keep taking any prescribed medicine while you decide.
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FAQ06
FemiPro vegetarian questions, answered
Is the FemiPro capsule vegan?
No. A gelatin capsule is made from animal collagen, so it is neither vegetarian nor vegan. The label does not mention a plant based option. The badge in the vendor art does not change the printed ingredient list.
What kind of gelatin does FemiPro use?
The label says only gelatin (capsule). It does not name the animal, such as cow or pig, or say whether the gelatin is halal or kosher certified. Ask the order desk in writing if the source matters.
Can I open the capsule and use only the powder?
The label gives no such direction. The powder would still hold lines whose sources the label does not give, and opening a capsule changes how the blend is taken. Swallow capsules whole, as directed.
Who wrote this07
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Ready to try FemiPro?
Check your medicines first, then pick a pack. Every pack ships free in the US, six bottles cost the least per bottle, and each order carries the 60-day money-back guarantee.
- Secure checkout
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Ships from the U.S.