Free Delivery on UK Orders over £70

Digestion

Digestion image

Digestion

Your digestive tract is similar to a hollow tube that starts in the mouth, follows down your oesophagus, through to the stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine or colon and then out via the rectum and the anus. The digestive process starts in the mouth with adequate chewing and mastication. The pulverised food then passes down the oesophagus and into the stomach, which is a small pouch like compartment within which a very abrasive stomach acid is produced. Secure valves are located at either end of the stomach to ensure that stomach acid is restricted to this secure digestive area. The job of the stomach acid is to kill off any potential bacterial or viral invasion within the food and to begin to unravel the more complex protein element found in the food. By the time the food reaches the large colon most nutrients have been taken from it and only left over plant material, waste products from the body and water remain. The large colon acts to solidify these waste residues by re-absorbing any substances the body still needs, which will include some salts and water. If you are de-hydrated, water will be drawn from the stool and constipation may occur. In unhealthy colons the bad bacteria can be more evident and this is sometimes referred to as gut dysbiosis. Another commonly occurring substance within the digestive tract is yeast, which everyone has. Yeast comes in through the food we eat and should (as in the healthy individuals) just migrate up and down this tube with no adverse affects. For healthy digestion and absorption, optimal levels of beneficial bacteria are needed together with digestive enzymes and anti-fungal preparations where needed.
    Filter
    Set Descending Direction

    Items 1-12 of 27

    Page
    per page
    View as Grid List
    1. Nutrimonium 28 Sachets

      Nutrimonium is a tasty nutritional powder mix containing glutamine and live bacteria, with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients

      More Details
      £52.40
    2. Marshmallow & Gamma Oryzanol 90

      Marshmallow & Gamma Oryzanol is a powerful, well tolerated formula designed to support digestive health by combining Marshmallow Root with Gamma Oryzanol. Gamma Oryzanol is a naturally occurring mixture of plant sterols and ferulic acid esters that comes from rice bran oil and proprietary plant enzyme blend.

      More Details
      £31.87
    3. Similase 90C

      Plant-based enzyme formula containing 8 different digestive enzymes

      More Details
      £25.04
    4. Glutagenics 260g

      Glutagenics™ features three key ingredients – l-glutamine, the bioflavonoid quercetin and zinc. Studies have shown that this combination may together comprehensively support the integrity and optimal function of the gastrointestinal tract. Glutagenics also contains Sustamine® (l-alanyl-l-glutamine). Research has shown Sustamine® helps to increase absorption of l-glutamine. . This is a gentle, yet powerful synergistic blend.

      More Details
      £50.87
    5. Caricol (20 X 20ml Individual Stickpacks)

      Caricol®* is an entirely natural organic product made from the pulp of tree-ripened papaya.

      Fresh, pureed organic papaya for healthy regular bowel function in a convenient sachet format

      More Details
      £25.41
    6. IB Support

      A unique botanical formulation containing peppermint oil, marshmallow, ginger, chamomile, slippery elm, artichoke, fennel, turmeric and liquorice designed to help provide support for healthy digestion and normal bowel function. All ingredients are organic where possible.

      More Details
      £27.77
    7. Helicobacter Pylori Test by Post

      "Find out if you have the bacteria that causes ulcers and heartburn"

      It is now thought that virtually all ulcers, apart from drug induced ones, are caused by an infection of the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. In addition to ulcers this bacteria is also strongly linked with conditions ranging from indigestion to gastric cancer. A study has also shown that a Helicobacter pylori infection can delay the normal emptying of the stomach after a meal, leading to 'reflux' of acid.

      More Details
      £127.00
    8. Food Intolerance Test by Post

      "A simple test can now reveal the foods
      that cause weight gain and other symptoms"

      It is now possible for you to have a blood test that analyses 217 different foods and food additives that could be responsible for the symptoms of food intolerance that you may be suffering from.

      Symptoms such as weight gain, water retention, fatigue, aching joints, headaches to name but a few, can all be due to an allergic reaction or food intolerance...

      More Details
      £340.44
    9. Digestive Stool Test by Post

      "Do you have digestive symptoms?"

      A simple stool test can uncover valuable information about your digestive health.

      Do you suffer from digestive problems including bloating, gas, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea?

      Or are you one of the 1 in 5 people who suffer from IBS, with women being most commonly affected?  Did you know that IBS ranks as high as the common cold for people needing days off work to cope with it?

      More Details
      £499.00
    10. BioAcidophilus 60 Caps
      BioAcidophilus is a high potency blend of the LAB4 complex of live probiotic bacteria. Each capsule contains 10 billion viable bacteria, 20 billion per daily intake.
      More Details
      £28.19
    11. BioAcidophilus Forte 30 Caps
      BioAcidophilus Forte provides 30 billion live probiotic bacteria per capsule including the clinically researched LAB4 blend. Suitable for those wishing to use a premium strength probiotic.
      More Details
      £39.89
    12. Acidophilus Powder 60g
      In powder form containing 4 billion viable organisms of Lactobacillus acidophilus per gram (1/4 teaspoon) in a base of fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.)
      More Details
      £27.99
    Filter
    Set Descending Direction

    Items 1-12 of 27

    Page
    per page
    View as Grid List