Is Gentle Stool Softener 100 mg Softgels Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 3 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • gelatin
  • propylene glycol
  • polyethylene glycol
  • glycerin

gelatin

Dietitian note

Gelatin comes from the skin, cartilage, and bones of animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

propylene glycol
polyethylene glycol
glycerin

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients: In Each Softgel: Docusate Sodium (100 mg). Purpose: Stool Softener Laxative. Inactive Ingredients: Edible Ink, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Yellow 6, Gelatin, Glycerin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides (Contains One or More of These Ingredients), Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol (Contains One or More of These Ingredients), Purified Water, Sorbian, Sorbitol.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

Gentle Stool Softener 100 mg Softgels is available at 2 retailers

VitacostHarris Teeter

About this product

Supplement · Capsule

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Soft
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