What Is Nature Plus Herbal Actives Optifresh Herbal Breath Gels
Natures Plus Herbal Actives Optifresh Herbal Breath is a natural mouth freshener that claims to eliminate bad breath from the source – the oral cavity as well as the stomach and esophagus.
Formula
The ingredients of Natures Plus breath solution:
- Sunflower oil (standardized to 69% linoleic acid)
- Gelatin
- Glycerin
- Peppermint oil (standardized to 50% menthol)
- Parsley seed oil (standardized to 7% volatile oils
With the exception of peppermint oil, the rest of the ingredients are the typical ones you’ll find in most natural based solutions. As such, we are not sure what gives this formula the uniqueness it purports.
Directions
Recommended use is 2 gelcaps after eating. There’s no restriction on how often you can take them during the day.
Price
A 50 softgel pack of Nature Plus Herbal Actives Optifresh Herbal Breath Gels is listed at $6.92 by one seller, with $1.99 as shipping costs. Another seller lists $6.92 and $9 for shipping. We searched around for the seller’s official online store in vain. It appears Natures Plus gives individual sellers and stores freedom to sell on Amazon while focusing on branding.
There are no direct sale offers for this product but buyers can exploit discounts through various Amazon programs such as gift cards. You can also buy a combo pack from a seller and take advantage of a small discount.
Possible Side Effects
This product contains sunflower oil as the main ingredient, which is safe to use when taken by mouth or when applied directly to the skin.
However, there is scant information on the effects of sunflower oil on pregnancy. It is advisable to keep on the safe side by avoiding use of this product when you are pregnant and during breastfeeding.
If you are allergic to by-products of the ragweed and herbs from the same plant family, sunflower oil may trigger allergic reactions when used. Needless to say, be cautious if you are thinking of using products with sunflower oil.
In addition, sunflower oil can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels in diabetics. If you have type-2 diabetes, you are at increased risk of developing hardened arteries, so you should stay off sunflower oil and products which contain it.
Manufacturer’s Commitment
It’s disappointing that Natures Plus does not offer any guarantees on this product. While it is unsurprising – given the price – the absence of a guarantee is a significant dent to the product’s credibility.
At the time of writing, Amazon customer ratings averaged 3.6 out of five stars with 63% of reviews at four or five stars.
The Bottom Line
Natures Plus offers a series of natural dietary supplements and products, including Herbal Actives Optifresh Herbal Breath. While the company makes strong claims for this product (“the world’s first standardized botanical product for bad breath”) they largely come off as marketing rhetoric. There seems to be little substance to back the claims. However, the preponderance of positive reviews is encouraging.
If standard Amazon return policies apply to this product (this should be verified by contacting Amazon customer service before buying) this product may be worth trying. Otherwise, potential buyers are advised to look elsewhere for more solid offerings.
