Digestive Health Ingredients

Clinical Assessment: DGL Licorice (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract) Category: Herbal Supplement (Mucosal Protectant) Key Active Compounds: Flavonoids (glabrol, licoricidin), chalcones, polyphenolic compounds; glycyrrhizin removed Price Range: Not disclosed Refund Policy: Not disclosed Evidence Level: Moderate — multiple randomized controlled trials demonstrate … [Read more...] about DGL Licorice: Deglycyrrhizinated Extract & Gastric Mucosal Healing

Clinical Assessment: Peppermint Oil (Enteric-Coated) Category: Botanical supplement (essential oil, standardized formulation) Key Active Compounds: Menthol (30–55%), menthone (10–30%), volatile constituents from Mentha × piperita Price Range: Not disclosed Refund Policy: Not disclosed Evidence Level: Moderate—multiple meta-analyses support 40–50% symptom reduction in … [Read more...] about Peppermint Oil: Enteric-Coated Formulation & IBS Evidence

Clinical Assessment: Zinc Carnosine (Polaprezinc) Category: Metal-amino acid chelate supplement Key Active Compounds: Zinc (Zn²⁺), L-carnosine (beta-alanyl-L-histidine), metal coordination complex Price Range: Not disclosed Refund Policy: Not disclosed Evidence Level: Moderate to robust for peptic ulcer disease and NSAID gastropathy; multiple RCTs demonstrate efficacy … [Read more...] about Zinc Carnosine: Metal-Amino Acid Complex for Mucosal Healing & GI Integrity

Clinical Assessment: Aloe Vera (Gel vs. Latex) Category: Botanical supplement with two distinct pharmacologic forms (gel and latex) Key Active Compounds: Aloe Gel: polysaccharides (acemannans, glucomannans), proteins, amino acids; Aloe Latex: anthraquinone alkaloids (aloin 0.5-2%, emodin) Price Range: Not disclosed Refund Policy: Not disclosed Evidence Level: Preliminary … [Read more...] about Aloe Vera: Gel vs. Latex & Intestinal Effects in Digestive Health

Clinical Assessment: Digestive Enzyme Supplementation Category: Dietary Supplement (Enzyme Replacement) Key Active Compounds: Proteases (trypsin, chymotrypsin), lipases, amylases; sources include pancreatic extract (porcine/bovine), fungal enzymes (Aspergillus/Trichoderma), plant proteases (papain, bromelain) Price Range: Not disclosed Refund Policy: Not … [Read more...] about Digestive Enzymes: Supplemental Proteases, Lipases & Amylases in Gastrointestinal Health