Digestive Health Headquarters

Supplements and herbs can be taken to help provide daily support for digestive health.* Even when we make healthy eating decisions, we might need a little extra help with digestion from time to time with supplements.*

Herbs for Digestion

• Cascara Sagrada is a large shrub that has been traditionally used for digestion whose modern use as a laxative stems from indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.* This includes digestive cleansing support throughout the day.* Another great thing about cascara sagrada supplements is that they can be broken open to make tea if you have trouble swallowing capsules.
• Psyllium seed husk comes from plants in the plantago genus, which is made up of hundreds of different annual herbs. Psyllium seed husks are a source of soluble fiber and a healthy addition to your diet.* Fiber naturally supports digestion and allows your body to absorb more nutrients.*
• Ginger originates from Southern Asia and supports digestive health and is also used to alleviate occasional motion sickness.*

Probiotics For Digestion:

• Probiotics are friendly bacteria that supplement the microbes naturally living in our bodies. They are a diverse category with a wide variety of strains and health benefits. Some strains provide everyday digestive support while others may support immune function, abdominal comfort or more.*
• Probiotic Acidophilus is naturally found in the healthy human digestive tract. It is friendly bacteria for the digestive system and immune system.*
• Prebiotics provide food for our microbiota, the microbes naturally living in our gastrointestinal system. By providing support to the friendly microbes in the digestive tract, prebiotics have the potential to provide many health benefits.* This includes promoting the growth of good gut microbes and helping to keep your digestive system happy.* The word ‘prebiotic’ is seldom used on the label.

Enzymes for Digestion:

• Papaya is a nourishing and delicious tropical fruit that contains a digestive enzyme called papain. Papain is known as a proteolytic enzyme, and in the body, it is made in the stomach and pancreas. Proteolytic enzymes play an important role in protein digestion.*
• Bromelain comes from pineapples and is also a proteolytic enzyme. Pineapple is native to South America, where it has been for centuries to support health and wellness.* As an enzyme, Bromelain helps digest protein in the gastrointestinal tract.*
• Lactase is an enzyme that is essential for digesting milk. It is responsible for breaking down lactose, a sugar in milk. Supplementing with the lactase enzyme can make milk more readily digestible to your system.*