Situations such as a long-term illness, gall bladder removal, overuse
of antacids, and normal aging can contribute to the insufficient
secretion of stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, and bile, any one of
which can lead to various symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort.
Maldigestion can result in the insufficient absorption of nutrients,
giving rise to vitamin deficiencies (particularly vitamins A, D, E, and
K) and food allergies.
Thorne's Bio-Gest® offers broad-spectrum digestive
support with hydrochloric acid, pepsin, pancreatin, and ox bile, each
of which is important for those individuals who need more effective
protein and carbohydrate digestion, and fat emulsification and
absorption. Unlike many comparable digestive aid supplements, Bio-Gest
utilizes pepsin and pancreatin that are undiluted and lactose-free.
Hydrochloric
acid secretion in the stomach accomplishes several positive things. It
assists protein digestion by activating pepsinogen to pepsin; it
maintains a sterile environment in the stomach to resist ingested
pathogens; it inhibits undesirable overgrowth in the small intestine;
and it facilitates the flow of bile from the liver and enzymes from the
pancreas. Hydrochloric acid also facilitates the absorption of a number
of important nutrients, including folate, vitamin B12, ascorbic acid,
beta-carotene, iron, and several forms of calcium, magnesium, and zinc.*
Numerous studies have shown that hydrochloric acid secretion in the
stomach begins to decline with advancing age. The overuse of antacids
also leads to low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which
results in poor protein digestion.* Thorne offers hydrochloric acid and
pepsin from a porcine source.
Pancreatin is a mixture of
several digestive enzymes that are produced by cells in the pancreas.
Pancreatin is composed of amylase, lipase, and protease. Pancreatin
production and secretion by the pancreas is essential to digestion and
absorption of numerous nutrients, especially fats.
Suggested use:
1 - 2 capsules per meal
Two Capsules Contain:
Betaine Hydrochloride* 480 mg.
L-Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride 480 mg.
Pancreatin (Porcine)** 140 mg.
Ox Bile concentrate 80 mg.
Pepsin (Porcine) 70 mg.
Other Ingredients:
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
*Betaine
Hydrochloride derived from a non-plant source. This product is not
diluted with lactose. Individuals with porcine allergies should not take
this product. Do not take this product out of the capsule. This product
is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers.
**The Pancreatin in one capsule contains no less than:
Amylase 15,750 USP Units
Protease 14,000 USP Units
Lipase 2,450 USP Units
Size:
60 capsules
ALLERGY WARNINGS
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PREGNANCY WARNING
If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.
INTERACTIONS
Bio-Gest
should not be used concurrent with H2-blocking drugs and proton pump
inhibitors because these drugs are intended to block the production of
stomach HCl.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
Bio-Gest should be used with caution in an individual with a history of a peptic or duodenal ulcer.
It is not recommended to remove the Bio-Gest powder from the capsule to take orally, as it can be irritating to the oral mucosa.
60 capsules
*These
statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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