NOW Foods Empty Capsules Gelatin Triple 000" 200 gel caps"

What this is

NOW Foods Triple “000” Gelatin Caps is a pouch of approximately 200 empty gelatin capsules in size 000, sold for filling with your own powdered ingredients at home. The capsules arrive empty — there is nothing inside them and nothing to swallow until you fill them yourself. The pack is a resealable stand-up pouch with a tear notch along the top, holding a net weight of 33 g (1.16 oz.).

Size 000 holds the most powder of the capsule sizes NOW lists on this pouch. The back panel states that a triple “000” capsule holds about 1,230 mg of most vitamin or mineral powders, which is the figure to work from when you are deciding how many capsules a batch of powder will make. The same panel notes that NOW also supplies sizes “1”, “3”, “0” and “00”, plus veg capsules in “0” and “00”.

You will find this and the rest of the encapsulation range in Capsules & Supplies.

What the capsules are made of

The ingredients line on the pouch reads, in full: bovine gelatin and water. That is the entire composition — two items, no coatings, dyes or preservatives listed.

• Bovine gelatin. Gelatin is a protein obtained from collagen, and the front of this pouch marks it plainly as “Bovine Sourced” — meaning cattle-derived rather than porcine or fish. It is the traditional capsule shell material and has been used in encapsulation far longer than the plant-based alternatives. Because the source is bovine, these are not suitable for vegetarian or vegan use; the pouch itself points to NOW’s veg capsules in sizes “0” and “00” as the alternative.
• Water. Water is the second and only other listed ingredient, present as the residual moisture that keeps a gelatin shell flexible rather than brittle. It is why storage conditions matter more for gelatin capsules than most people expect.

The pouch carries a Non-GMO badge on the front, and the back panel states the capsules are not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, while adding that they are produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing those allergens. Both sentences are reproduced here as printed, without addition.

If you are new to putting together your own capsules, the NIH keeps general consumer background on supplement ingredients and forms — the ODS overview of dietary supplements and the Dietary Supplement Label Database are useful for reading powder labels before you measure anything. The FDA also publishes general questions and answers on dietary supplements. None of these sources refers to this product; they are background reading on the category.

Product specifications

How to fill and store them

Separate the two halves of a capsule, fill the longer body with your measured powder, then push the cap back on until it clicks home. Work on a tray or a sheet of paper so spilled powder can be tipped back into the jar, and weigh or measure your powder rather than guessing by eye — the 1,230 mg figure on the pouch is a guide for most vitamin and mineral powders, and a dense mineral powder will reach that weight in noticeably less volume than a light herb powder.

Store the empty capsules in a cool, dry place with the pouch resealed. Gelatin shells respond to humidity: left open in a damp room they soften and stick together, and in very dry air they can become brittle. Keeping the pouch closed between sessions is the whole of the maintenance they need. Keep them out of reach of children, as you would any material intended for making up your own preparations.

Who it’s for

This pouch suits adults who already buy powdered vitamins, minerals or herbs and want to put them into capsules themselves. The back of the pack makes the case plainly: powders for home encapsulation need no fillers or binders, and they can be measured or mixed to create specific blends and potencies. That is the practical appeal — control over what goes in, and in what quantity.

Size 000 is the one to reach for when you are working with a substantial dose in a single capsule and want to keep down the number you swallow. If you are filling something you take by the half-gram or less, a smaller size from the range will suit you better and waste less shell. Browse the wider Supplements and Health & Wellness ranges for the powders and accessories that go with it.

These capsules are a component, not a finished product. What you put in them is your decision and your responsibility, which is the honest way to describe a product that arrives empty.

Good to know

• The capsules are empty on arrival. They contain no vitamins, minerals, herbs or active ingredients of any kind.
• They are bovine-derived and therefore unsuitable for vegetarian and vegan diets, and for anyone avoiding beef-derived ingredients on religious or personal grounds.
• The pack is filled by weight to a net 33 g, and the pouch states the capsule count as approximate.
• Talk to a licensed healthcare professional before taking anything you have made up yourself, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.
• Keep out of reach of children, both the empty capsules and whatever you fill them with.

Frequently asked questions

What size are these capsules and how much powder do they hold?

These are size 000 capsules, and the pouch states that each one holds about 1,230 mg of most vitamin or mineral powders. The exact amount varies with the density of what you are filling, so a compact mineral powder will reach that weight sooner than a fluffy herb powder.

Are these capsules vegetarian or vegan?

No. These capsules are made from bovine gelatin and water, so they are animal-derived and unsuitable for vegetarian or vegan use. The pouch notes that NOW also supplies veg capsules in sizes “0” and “00” for anyone who needs a plant-based shell.

Do they contain gluten or common allergens?

The pouch states the capsules are not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. It also states that they are produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing those allergens, so anyone with a severe allergy should weigh that shared-facility note before buying.

Are the capsules counted out or weighed?

They are filled by weight, as printed on the front of the pouch alongside a net weight of 33 g (1.16 oz.) and a stated count of approximately 200 capsules. Filling by weight is the standard method for empty capsule shells.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Your order ships in plain, unmarked packaging with no indication of the contents on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition or a known allergy to any listed ingredient. Keep out of reach of children.