Digestion &
Gastrointestinal Health
A healthy
gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the basis for overall good health,
and studies show a direct link between GI health and immune responses.
The ability to manage the delicate balance between aggressive
factors and the body's protective response is, therefore, critical.
Fortunately, targeted nutritional support combined with a specialized
diet can effectively promote a healthy GI environment and overall
health.
As we all
know, one of the most common health complaints encountered today
is indigestion, and the accompanying bloating, gas, and heartburn.
If you do not digest your food properly, you will not get the
full benefit from the nutrients in food and in your nutritional
supplements.
Inadequate
supplies of digestive enzymes may allow many undigested, or partially
digested molecules to be passed along to the intestine. Many
of these incomplete breakdown products can end up in the bloodstream
and cause allergic reactions.
As we become
older or subjected to stress, the digestive tract does not function
at its best. Research has shown that at age 60, enzyme levels
may drop to less than half of what they were at age 20.
Enzyme supplements
are a natural way to aid in the process of digestion. Pancreatic
enzymes boost your pancreatin to fully digest protein, fats,
and carbohydrates. There are three types of pancreatin: Amylase,
Protease, and Lipase. Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, while
Protease helps digest protein. Lipase aids in fat digestion.
The digestive
supplement, Betaine Hydrochloride, raises your hydrochloric acid
level in the stomach. If you are deficient in hydrochloric acid
there will be only partial or incomplete digestion. As we age,
less hydrochloric acid is secreted by the parietal cells of the
stomach. Betaine Hydrochloride is the way to increase the digestion
of your foods.
Another
natural product that promotes good digestion is acidophilus.
It is a living food with unique health giving properties. Acidophilus
enhances digestion and helps to increase absorption of nutrients.
We
recommend the following products
for digestive support:
Fern's
Digestive Supplement
- An
aid in the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Price:
$6.93 - 90 Tablets
 |
Price: $11.25 - 180 Tablets
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Fern's Enzyme Caps - An aid in the digestion
of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Contains Betaine HCL and Ox Bile Extract
Price:
$13.68 - 100 Capsules
Metagenics Azeo-Pangen
- A
comprehensive enzyme complex that helps promote healthy digestive
function.
Price:
$23.75 - 90 Tablets
|
Price: $62.50 - 270 Tablets
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Metagenics Ultra
Flora Plus - Patented
Probiotic Formula that features highly viable, pure strains of
Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM® strain) and Bifidobacterium
lactis in convenient capsule form.
Price: $35.50
- 60 Capsules
Nutrition Now PB-8
- Pro-Biotic
Acidophilus - Support a Healthy Digestive System. Provides eight types
of beneficial bacteria that work together for maximum support.
Milk and gluten-free. Mil
Price:
$11.96 - 60 Capsules
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Price: $19.96 - 120 Capsules
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Metagenics UltraClear
Sustain - Powdered
beverage mix - a medical food designed to nutritionally support
those with leaky gut syndrome..
Price: $64.25
- 29.4 oz.
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