Gut Flora Complex, 60 Softgels, by Standard Process

Description

rGut Flora Complex is a unique supplement that combines herbs and essential oils to support a healthy digestive environment and digestive function.*r

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rIt contains Andrographis and Phellodendron with Oregano and Anise essential oils for healthy gastrointestinal function support.* These herbs have been traditionally used in herbal preparations to:r

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• rCleanse and promote healthy function of the gastrointestinal tract*r

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• rEncourage a healthy intestinal environment by helping to maintain optimal gut (intestinal) flora*r

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• rRelieve occasional mild gastrointestinal discomfort, including bloating and flatulence*r

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• rSupport healthy immune system response*r

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rHow Gut Flora Complex Works to Support Your Gut Healthr

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rEncourages a Healthy Intestinal Environment*r
rAndrographis has traditionally been used for its bitter action and to support digestion. Oregano essential oil (orally), Phellodendron and Andrographis have been used traditionally to cleanse the lower gastrointestinal tract¹ which helps promote colonization of beneficial intestinal microbiota. Phellodendron contains the important constituent, berberine, which supports cleansing of the lower gastrointestinal tract.r

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rSupports Immune System Health*r
rWhile intestinal health is important for immune function, a healthy immune system also helps the body keep a healthy balance of intestinal flora. Andrographis has been used traditionally to support a healthy immune system.³r

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rRelieves GIT Symptoms & Promotes Bowel Regularity*r
rTraditionally, Aniseed essential oil is used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve occasional mild gastrointestinal discomfort, due to its carminative actions. Phellodendron is also used traditionally in Chinese medicine to support bowel regularity, with its TCM cooling dry qualities.^5,6r
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rThe human gastrointestinal tract (mainly the large bowel) is the natural habitat for a large and diverse population of microorganisms known collectively as the intestinal microbiome. Adequate digestive function is required to maintain a healthy microbiome and intestinal environment. Digestive secretions inhibit undesirable microflora and promote an environment that favors the colonization of beneficial microbiota.^1,2 In turn, these microbiota benefit the host by supporting digestive function (i.e. metabolizing nutrients for energy), helps in reducing undesirable microflora, and by producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and other metabolites that help to maintain intestinal health and balance.³r
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rA healthy microbiome also supports immune function via the immune-related tissues of the intestine such as the intestinal lymph tissue. If this balance is disrupted – commonly due to poor diet, gastrointestinal upsets or stress⁴ – the intestinal environment and subsequent function can become unbalanced. This results in gastrointestinal symptoms such as intestinal bloating, flatulence and discomfort.⁵ As such, rebalancing the intestinal environment may help to reduce these symptoms, promote a healthy microbiome and restore optimal digestive function.r

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rWhat is Gut Flora Complex?r
rGut Flora Complex is a unique supplement that combines herbs and essential oils to support a healthy digestive environment and digestive function.*r
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rWhen should I take Gut Flora Complex?r
rThe ideal time to take Gut Flora Complex is before food, or as directed by your health care professional.r
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rWho can benefit from Gut Flora Complex?r
rPatients experiencing stress, digestive upset, or who don’t eat as well as they should, may benefit from Gut Flora Complex.r
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r^References: r
r^{1. Bensky D, Clavey S, Stoger E. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, 3rd Edn. Eastland Press, Seattle, 2004}r
r^{2. Force M, Sparks WS, Ronzio RA. Phytother Res 2000; 14(3): 213-214}r
r^{3. World Health Organization. WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, Vol 2. WHO, Geneva, 2001.}r
r^{4. Kapoor LD. CRC Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants. CRC Press, Boca Raton, 1990.}r
r^{5. European Medicines Agency. Final. Community herbal monograph on Pimpinella anisum L., aetheroleum. 2013.}r
r^{6. Chen JK & Chen TT. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology. Art of Medicine Press, USA, 2012, pp.145-146.}r
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r* These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.r

Suggested Usage

Take 1 softgel 3 to 6 times daily, or as directed.

Enteric coated softgels. Do not break or crush.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 60

• Calories 5
• Anise (Pimpinella anisum) fruit essential oil 125mg
• Andrographis aerial parts 10:1 extract 100mg
  -from Andrographis paniculata aerial parts 1.0g
  -Containing andrographolide 10mg
• Phellodendron stem bark 20:1 extract 80mg
  -from Phellodendron amurense stem bark 1.6g
  -Containing berberine 38mg
• Oregano (Origanum vulgare) leaf essential oil 75mg
• Chlorophyllin-copper complex 7mg

Other Ingredients: Gelatin, rice bran oil, glycerol, sorbitol, pectin, lecithin (soy), beeswax, and purified water.

Contains Soy.

Warnings

Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.

Keep out of the reach of children.

If you are taking any medications, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.

Additional Information

Non-Dairy Formula