How do I order Metagenics nutritional products?
Metagenics formulas are only available through licensed healthcare practitioners. Patients may find a practitioner.

How do I find a Metagenics practitioner near me?
Simply click here to locate a health care practitioner near you who offers Metagenics nutraceuticals and medical foods or to find a certified FirstLine Therapy practitioner who offers therapeutic lifestyle changes programs.

How do I contact Metagenics?
If you have questions about a specific Metagenics product or how to use it, please consult your health care practitioner. For other questions or comments, please Contact us Online.

What makes Metagenics different from most nutritional supplement companies?
A lot of things make us stand above other companies—a focus on patient health, quality manufacturing, ingredient testing, safety reviews, clinical testing, scientific research, unique formulas, and more. For specifics, check out the Quality Difference section.

What is Perimine?
Perimine is a patented extract of perilla seed (Perilla frutescens), commonly known as purple mint, an herb native to Eastern Asia that is known to possess unique health-promoting qualities.

What are perilla's uses?
Perilla extract supports a healthy immune and respiratory response. Its traditional uses include supporting healthy bronchial function, alleviating chest fullness, supporting healthy mucus secretion, and promoting healthy breathing.*

How long has perilla been available?
The perilla plant has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over a century. Recently, a concentrated extract of the flavonoid-rich seed has become available as a dietary supplement in the United States. Perimine is now available exclusively through health care providers.

How does Perimine differ from other products?
Other products may not contain this unique blend of compounds, such as luteolin and rosmarinic acid, that have been scientifically shown to have targeted health benefits.*

What is the recommended dosage for Perimine?
Take 100 mg twice daily.

Are there any side effects?
Although many products with similar applications may produce unwanted side effects such as drowsiness or hyperactivity, empirical evidence from a long history of traditional use suggests perilla extract may not cause significant side effects. More human research is needed to give a definitive answer.

Can I take Perimine if I am pregnant or nursing?
Due to lack of testing in these conditions, perilla is not recommended.

Are there any drug interactions with Perimine?
None known.*