Good digestive health is essential for overall health and wellbeing. A healthy digestive system helps to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. When the digestive system is not functioning properly, it can lead to a variety of problems, including gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, and indigestion.
These products are designed to support digestive health in a variety of ways. Some of the products in this collection include:
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Probiotics: Probiotics are live bacteria that are similar to the good bacteria that naturally live in the gut. Probiotics can be taken as supplements or found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut. Probiotics have been shown to help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system.
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Prebiotics: Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Prebiotics can be found in foods like onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, and bananas. Prebiotics have been shown to help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system.
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Digestive enzymes: Digestive enzymes are proteins that help to break down food. Digestive enzymes can be taken as supplements or found in some foods, such as pineapple, papaya, and ginger. Digestive enzymes can be helpful for people with digestive problems such as lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, and pancreatic insufficiency.
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Fibre: Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Fibre helps to keep the digestive system healthy by adding bulk to stool and helping it to move through the intestines more easily. Fibre can also help to reduce constipation and diarrhoea.
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Chamomile: Chamomile is an herb that has been used for centuries to help soothe digestive problems. Chamomile contains compounds that have been shown to relax the muscles of the digestive tract and reduce inflammation. Chamomile tea can be helpful for people with gas, bloating, and indigestion.
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Peppermint oil: Peppermint oil is an essential oil that has been shown to be effective in relieving digestive problems such as gas, bloating, and indigestion. Peppermint oil can be taken as a capsule or added to water or tea.
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L-glutamine: L-glutamine is an amino acid that is found in high concentrations in the lining of the gut. L-glutamine has been shown to help heal damage to the gut lining and improve digestive function. L-glutamine can be taken as a supplement or found in foods such as chicken, turkey, and fish.
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Activated charcoal: Activated charcoal is a substance that has been used for centuries to treat poisoning and diarrhoea. Activated charcoal works by absorbing toxins in the digestive tract and preventing them from being absorbed into the bloodstream. Activated charcoal can be taken as a capsule or mixed with water.
If you are experiencing digestive problems, it is important to see a doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions. Once any underlying medical conditions have been addressed, you may want to consider taking one or more of the products in the Digestive Health collection to support your digestive health.
