What is the difference between NOW Foods Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules and NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)?

NOW Foods Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules contains 2 active ingredients, while NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule) contains 1 active ingredients. Compare serving sizes, ingredient amounts, and daily values on this page.

Which supplement has more ingredients: Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules or Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)?

NOW Foods Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules has more active ingredients (2) compared to NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule) (1).

NOW Foods Cat's Claw vs NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract

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Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

4.8(15,667)·

Cat's claw, also known as the "life-giving vine of Peru," "saventaro", or "uña de gato," is a thick woody vine indigenous to the Amazon rain forest and other tropical areas of South and Central America. It has been revered by native herbalists of the region for over 2000 years and is valued for its many uses. Modern scientific research has determined that its characteristic alkaloids are responsible for its biological activities.

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Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

4.8(3,266)·

NOW® Cat's Claw Extract has the highest quality bark of authentic Uncaria tomentosa, an exciting herbal discovery from the Peruvian rainforest. Also called uña de gato, it has been used for hundreds of years by the native Ashanica Indians.

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Verdict

Cat's Claw offers a higher total herb dose per serving (1,000 mg) as whole bark, while Cat's Claw Extract provides a standardized extract with guaranteed alkaloid content at a lower dose. The trade-off is between higher whole-herb intake and concentrated, standardized actives.

Who each is for

NOW Foods Cat's Claw

You want a higher total herb dose per serving (1,000 mg)
Cat's Claw contains whole bark without standardization
You prefer whole-herb supplements over extracts

NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract

You prefer a standardized extract with guaranteed alkaloid content
Cat's Claw Extract provides 334 mg per capsule with 0.9% oxindole alkaloids
You want a lower dose per serving for easier titration

What you get from each

NOW Foods Cat's Claw

Cat's Claw provides 1,000 mg of whole Cat's Claw bark per serving in vegetable capsules, offering a full-spectrum approach.

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Ingredient Comparison

Total mg Per Serving

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

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50 servings per container

0 servings per container

0 shared ingredients

1 only in Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

1 only in Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

NOW Foods · 2 Veg Capsules

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

NOW Foods · 2 Veg Capsules

Ingredient	Amount	DV
Total Carbohydrate	<1 g	†

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) (Bark)	1 g (1,000 mg)	†

† Daily Value not established

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

NOW Foods · 1 Veg Capsule

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

NOW Foods · 1 Veg Capsule

Ingredient	Amount	DV
Cat's Claw Extract (Uncaria tomentosa) (min. 0.9 % Total Oxindole Alkaloids)	334 mg	†

† Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients Analysis

Analysis of inactive ingredients for dietary restrictions, allergens, and artificial additives.

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

NOW Foods

100

Excellent

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose (cellulose capsule) and stearic acid (vegetable source).

Positives

Appears vegan-friendlyNo artificial colors or flavors detectedNo common allergens

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

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100

Excellent

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide.

Warnings

3 filler ingredients

Positives

Appears vegan-friendlyNo artificial colors or flavors detectedNo common allergens

How Clean Score is Calculated

Each positive: +5 points

Each warning or concern: −10 points

Serving Information

Detail	Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules	Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)
Serving Size	2 Veg Capsules	1 Veg Capsule
Servings Per Container	50	—
Package Quantity	100 count	120 count

Certifications & Claims

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Non-GMOVeganVegetarianKoshercGMP Compliant

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

Non-GMOVeganVegetarianKoshercGMP Compliant

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NOW Foods Cat's Claw vs NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

At a Glance

Verdict

Who each is for

NOW Foods Cat's Claw

NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract

What you get from each

NOW Foods Cat's Claw

At a Glance

Ingredient Comparison

Total mg Per Serving

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

Other Ingredients Analysis

Cat's Claw, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Cat's Claw Extract, 120 Veg Capsules (334 mg per Capsule)

Serving Information

Certifications & Claims

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At a Glance

Verdict

Who each is for

NOW Foods Cat's Claw

NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract

What you get from each

NOW Foods Cat's Claw

NOW Foods Cat's Claw Extract

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