Indications

Digestion & IBS relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

L-Glutamine … 350mg
Quercetin … 125mg
Artichoke (cynara scolymus) leaf, 4:1 … 107mg
Angelica archangelica root … 50mg
Bromelain 1000 GDU (pineapple) … 50mg
Curcumin (turmeric) … 31mg
Peppermint (mentha x piperita) leaf, 10:1 … 20mg

Non-medicinal ingredients:
Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate (1%), vegetable capsule.

Description

Whether you’re travelling abroad or spending an evening out with friends, the last thing you want to worry about is where the nearest washrooms are or doubt every dish on the menu. Poor digestion or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be pretty inconvenient. It can also compromise your health by preventing you from absorbing all the nutrients you need.

IBS symptoms can be all over the map. Normally, muscle along intestinal walls contracts and relaxes to push food through. When you have IBS, the contractions are more intense and last longer, forcing food through quicker and giving you symptoms of gas, bloating and diarrhea. But the opposite can also be true - weaker muscle contractions cause food to stay in the colon longer, resulting in constipation. Some people actually experience both and suffer from extreme cramping, passing only mucous.

IBS sufferers need to stay vigilant. Frequent bouts of diarrhea can cut the absorption of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and carbohydrates, all of which you need to stay healthy.

Pinpointing what triggers IBS can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Foods like chocolate, spices, fats, beans and even some fruits or vegetables can launch symptoms. Stress, hormonal changes in women during their menstrual cycles or intestinal bacterial overgrowth can also be culprits.

There’s no cure for IBS but there is help for reducing intestinal discomfort when it hits.

CanPrev’s Digestion and IBS is formulated to calm symptoms associated with IBS. It contains a perfect blend of amino acids and antioxidants that nourish cells in intestinal walls and enhance gastrointestinal barrier function. Other ingredients work to deflate the uncomfortable feelings of fullness and bloating and support the complete digestion of food.

Making sure you have an optimum supply of beneficial bacteria is important when it comes to managing IBS, too. Pairing Digestion and IBS with CanPrev’s Pro-Biotik™ 15B can give you extra protection against symptoms of pain, bloating and diarrhea.

Quantity

120 vegetable capsules

Dose

Adults - Take 3 capsules 2 times per day with breakfast, lunch or dinner or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For optimal results, take with plenty of fibre and probiotics. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 3 months.

Potential side effects/Safety

Cautions
As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner on the use of this product,
especially if you are breastfeeding, taking any medication including anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics,
antiplatelet medication, anticoagulant agents or blood thinners or have a medical condition including anaemia,
gallstones, excessive stomach acid, gastrointestinal lesions/peptic/stomach ulcer or on a low protein diet or
before having surgery. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, UV light or UV therapy as ingredients may cause
photosensitivity. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant or you are allergic to plants of Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family or if you have
a bile duct obstruction.

Drug interactions:
Caution advised when used concurrently with blood thinners, anticoagulant or anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics or antiplatelet medications.

Side effects:
User should discontinue use if hypersensitivity, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea occurs.

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