Annatto Supplement Info and Products

Annatto Benefits, Side Effects, and Research

AKA: Bixa orellana, Annatto


Annatto Overview


What annatto does :
Annatto is an herb with many beneficial properties. Annatto is good for the liver and the kidneys. Specifically, annatto is a good diuretic that has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Annatto is also a good antioxidant and expectorant.

Where annatto is found :
The active components of annatto are found in the leaves, roots, and seeds of the herb.

What annatto is made of :

Annatto is composed of various nutrients and phytochemicals. The nutrients, listed alphabetically, are: Amino acids, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.

The phytochemicals, listed alphabetically, are: Beta-carotene, bixin, cyanidin, ellagic acid, salicylic acid, saponin, and tannins.

How much annatto to take :
Take annatto as directed on the label

Common mispellings of annatto :
anato, annato, anatto

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