Essential Defense
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Metagenics Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80057148
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 9 January 2015
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Glycine max. (L.) Merr.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'isoflavones supérieure à 1 mg/kg de poids corporel (exprimés comme aglycone du composant principal). L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'usage chez les femmes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer du sein.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A.DC.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant un usage prolongé, tel que "L'usage prolongé peut irriter l'estomac".
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'acide glycyrrhizinique supérieure à 100 mg. L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement avec la teneur suivante: "Ne pas utiliser pendant plus de 6 semaines sans avis médical." L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi chez les enfants.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Zingiber officinale Source : Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 50 mg | 10 mg | Not calculated |
| Nepeta tenuifolia Source : Sommité Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 150 mg | 30 mg | Not calculated |
| Glycine max Source : Graine(s) Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 175 mg | 35 mg | Not calculated |
| Forsythia suspensa Source : Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 425 mg | 85 mg | Not calculated |
| Lonicera japonica Source : Fleur Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 425 mg | 85 mg | Not calculated |
| Platycodon grandiflorus Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 250 mg | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Arctium lappa Source : Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 250 mg | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Lophatherum gracile Source : Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 200 mg | 40 mg | Not calculated |
| Isatis tinctoria Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 100 mg | Not specified | Not calculated |
| Isatis tinctoria Source : Racine | 20 mg | Not calculated |
| Mentha canadensis Source : Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 250 mg | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Glycyrrhiza uralensis Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 225 mg | 45 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Acide stéarique, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Dioxyde de silicium, Hypromellose, Croscarmellose de sodium, NA, Cellulose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 2 Comprimé | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Ginger and Licorice are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as expectorant and anti-tussive to help relieve bronchitis as well as coughs and colds.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80057148
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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