Digestive Formula
Two-phase Delivery System Supports Healthy Digestion
Product No. 6122 ~ 90 Tablets ~ US$19.50
What makes Digestive Formula different from other digestive aids?
Digestive Formula is a unique two-phase digestive
supplement that mimics the two primary phases of healthy digestion. In phase one
(the stomach), acidic nutrients are released from each tablet, along with the
protein digesting enzymes pepsin, papain, and bromelain, to support the healthy
acidic enzyme environment of your stomach. In the second phase (small
intestine), the tablet releases bicarbonate, pancreatic enzymes, and bile salts
– just like the gallbladder and pancreas – to help digestion in the upper
intestines. These pancreatic enzymes are multifunctional, because they help the
digestion of all foods, including proteins, fats, and complex carbohydrates. Use
of Digestive Formula can help improve digestion in many people, including those
who may experience occasional indigestion or heartburn.
Supports Acid-alkaline Balance in the Digestive System
Hydrochloric acid,
produced by the stomach, plays an important role in the first phase of
digestion. Optimal digestion begins with a pH (a measure of acid/alkaline
balance) between 1 and 2, which is as strong as the acid used in car batteries.
In addition to initiating the proper digestion of protein, fat, and
carbohydrate, strong stomach acid also creates a barrier against foreign
bacteria, fungi, and parasites that may be on food that we eat. The stomach
lining is designed to withstand the strong acid generated during and after
eating; however, the esophagus is not. Various factors may cause one to have
occasional heartburn.
Antacids and acid blocking agents provide relief, however
natural methods for minimizing incidences of occasional heartburn may be better
in the long term. These include weight loss, proper breathing, and avoiding
certain foods. Frequent small meals, not eating 4-5 hours before bedtime,
elevating the head of the bed by six inches, and sleeping on the left side can
also be helpful. Foods, such as chocolate, mints and other spices with strong
aromatic oils, coffee, tea, alcohol, tobacco, and carbonated drinks have been
shown to increase occasional heartburn.
People with occasional “indigestion and heartburn” of
different types find that dietary supplementation with Digestive Formula often
helps promote healthy digestion. The whole process of digestion requires more
energy from the body than any other process. Hydrochloric acid production
diminishes easily under stress and also decreases
as we grow older.
Among other things, adequate levels of stomach acid are
needed for optimal absorption of minerals and vitamin B-12, as well as for
complete digestion of dietary proteins. These functions may be needed in order
to maintain the ability to make adequate amounts of stomach acid.
Time-Released Two-Phase Formula
Digestive Formula is a unique two-phase digestive
supplement that imitates and complements the primary two phases of healthy
digestion. The acidic substances, betaine hydrochloride and glutamic acid
hydrochloride (one of the amino acids) are released from phase one of the
tablet, along with the protein digesting enzymes pepsin, papain, and bromelain.
Together these help support the healthy acidic enzyme environment of the
stomach.
The pH-sensitive second phase of the tablet releases
bicarbonate, pancreatic enzymes, and bile salts to complement and support the
natural second phase (small intestinal) of digestion.
The second phase of digestion begins when food passes from
the stomach into the small intestine. As the partially digested food enters
here, its strong acidity signals the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate along with
its starch, protein, and fat digesting enzymes. Secreted bicarbonate neutralizes
the stomach acids, and raises the pH in the small intestine to just slightly
acidic (about 5.5), which is the chemical environment in which the pancreatic
enzymes work best. The gallbladder simultaneously secretes bile into the small
intestine, which helps to emulsify dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins so that
they can be well absorbed from the intestine.
Paradoxically, if the
material coming from the stomach is not acidic enough, a weak signal to the
pancreas is generated. This prevents enough bicarbonate from being produced,
resulting in a pH that is not alkaline enough for optimal pancreatic enzyme
function.
Provides Enzymes for Proper Digestion
In addition to the different protein, fat, and complex
carbohydrate digesting enzymes included in Digestive Formula, it also supplies a
proprietary blend of beneficial microflora in a stabilized media including
whole-leaf Aloe vera, beet root, and lecithin.
Suggestions for use:
Digestive Formula may be taken on a routine basis to
provide additional support for healthy digestion. Most people take 1 tablet with
small meals and 2 tablets with larger ones, though more can be taken if desired.
If stomach discomfort increases after taking Digestive Formula, discontinue use
and consult a health care practitioner.
The old saying “you are what you eat” is only partly
true; you are what you eat, digest, and assimilate. Healthy digestion is
fundamental to good health. Try Digestive Formula for a month or two and see if
it makes a difference. If it does, you and your entire body will be glad you
did!
References:
1. Sturniolo GC, Montino MC, Rosssetto L, et al. Inhibition of gastric acid
secretion reduces zinc absorption in man. J Am Coll Nutr 1991; 10
2. Allison JR. The relation of hydrochloric acid and vitamin B complex
deficiency in certain skin conditions. South Med J 1945; 38
3. Giannella RA. Influence of gastric acidity on bacterial and parasitic enteric
infections. A perspective. Ann Intern Med 1973; 78
4. Stockbruegger RW. Bacterial overgrowth as a consequence of reduced gastric
acidity. Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl 1985; 111
5. Suarez F, Levitt MD, Adshead J, Barkin JS. Pancreatic supplements reduce
symptomatic response of healthy subjects to a high fat meal. Dig Dis Sci
1999;44:1317–21.
6. Heinicke RM, Levand O, Sugai R, Larson C. Supplementary proteases and gastric
digestion. Exp Med Surg 1967;25(1):156-68
DIRECTIONS: One tablet
at the beginning of or during each meal. More tablets can be taken if desired.
Store in a cool dry place and keep tightly closed.
Do not refrigerate.
Each tablet contains
ACTIVE ENZYMES (Pancreatin, Pancrelipase, Pepsin, Amylase, Papain, Bromelain,
and Lipase), NATURAL BUFFERING AGENTS (Betaine HCl, Glycine, L-Glutamic Acid and
Calcium Carbonate), BENEFICIAL LACTOBACILLUS MICRO-FLORA (L. salivarius, L.
acidophilus DDS-1™, L. bulgaricus and Bifidobacterium bifidum), and
SYNERGISTIC INGREDIENTS (Bile, Lecithin, Peppermint Leaf, Aloe Vera, and Beet
Root). This unique formula releases
ingredients in two separate and distinct phases consistent with the natural
digestive tract anatomy and ecology.
Formulated in the
exclusive PhytoZyme™ base of plant enzymes for bioavailability and over 30
synergistic fruit, vegetable and herbal concentrates for "extra"
phytonutrient cofactors.
Contains no
artificial preservatives, sugar, starch, caffeine, salt, wheat, gluten, yeast,
corn, milk, egg, shellfish, artificial sweetening, flavoring or coloring agents.
Not Tested on
Animals. Contains no ingredients from animal sources other than Porcine Bile,
Pancreatin, Pancrelipase, and Pepsin.
Supplement Facts
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Serving Size
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1
|
Tablet
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|
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Servings Per Container (90 tablets)
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90
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Amount Per Serving
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%Daily Value
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Amylase
|
50
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mg
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*
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Bile
|
45
|
mg
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*
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Bromelain
|
30
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mg
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*
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|
Lipase
|
25
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mg
|
*
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|
Pancreatin 6X (N.F.)
|
100
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Pancrelipase
|
110
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Papain
|
30
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Pepsin
|
70
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Betaine HCl
|
150
|
mg
|
*
|
|
L-Glutamic Acid
|
20
|
mg
|
*
|
|
L-Glycine
|
5
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Aloe Vera Leaf
|
5
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mg
|
*
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Beet (Beta vulgaris
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|
|
|
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rubra L.) Root
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5
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mg
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*
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Glycerin
|
12
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mg
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*
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Lecithin (Soya)
|
5
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mg
|
*
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|
Phosphatidylserines
|
1
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mg
|
*
|
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Peppermint Leaf
|
5
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mg
|
*
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Probiotic Blend
|
20
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mg
|
*
|
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*Daily
Value not established
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INGREDIENTS:
Betaine HCl, Pancrelipase (Porcine), Pancreatin 6X (N.F.) (Porcine),
Pepsin (Porcine), Dicalcium Phosphate, Amylase, Bile (Porcine), Bromelain,
Papain, Lipase, Silica, Calcium Carbonate, L-Glutamic Acid, ProBioTx™
Stabilized Probiotic Blend (Each serving providing over two hundred million
(200,000,000) beneficial micro-flora including Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1™,
Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Lactobacillus
salivarius), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Magnesium
Stearate, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Aloe Vera Leaf, Beet (Beta vulgaris rubra L.)
Root, L-Glycine, Lecithin (Soya), Peppermint Leaf, Natural Carmel and Vanilla
Flavor, and PhytoZyme™ proprietary blend (Bromelain, Papain, Aloe Vera,
Alfalfa, Parsley, and vegetable and fruit concentrates from Carrots, Broccoli,
Spinach, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Celery, Beet, Chili Pepper, Green Bean, Pea,
Sweet Potato, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Snow Pea, Tomato, Zucchini, Lima Beans,
Mushroom, Banana, Cantaloupe, Cranberry, Guava, Lemon, Mango, Orange, Papaya,
Peach, Pineapple and Grapefruit).
T. Culbreth, Independent Distributor - On the Net since 1996
Life Plus at The Olive Branch, P.O. Box 1421, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046
Life Plus Corporate Office, Batesville, Arkansas 72503
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