Digestion

Traditionally, mastic has been used as a food preservative, for dyspepsia and other disorders of the digestive tract, to prevent dental caries and other gum and mouth problems, and to help control diabetes. In Europe mastic gum has been used to help normalize cholesterol, triglyceride and blood pressure levels, as well as in the preparation of ointments for skin problems, including burns, eczema and frost-bite. Because Mastic gum is valuable for oral hygiene, it is used in toothpaste, mouthwash, and as a component in dental fillings. Pharmaceutical companies use it in the production of pills and capsules, in self-absorbing surgical threads, and doctors use it for sticking a septic bandage on a surgical wound. The Kurds add mastic to their drink arac, similar to the Greeksﾒ ouzo, to prevent damage to the stomach. This wide range of application points to mastic gumﾒs toxicological safety. Many modern researchers have confirmed some of the traditional uses of mastic gum, including its roles in oral health and healthy digestive functioning. Researchers at the University of Nottingham used mastic gum in...

There is a growing body of documentation in the scientific and medical literature pertaining to the role of S. boulardii in supporting intestinal health issuesﾅ

Berberine and Grapefruit Seed is a broad spectrum herbal formula with standardised extracts of berberine and grapefruit seed. The herbs in this formula have traditionally been used to help maintain a balance of micro-flora in the gastrointestinal tract.

 

Advanced Probiotic Support 'your friendly digestive bacteria'

Not all probiotics are the same! With Advanced Probiotic Support from NHP you are getting a high strength, high quality source of beneficial bacterial for balancing digestive health and supporting your immune system.

HCl & Pepsin is a combination of betaine hydrochloride and pepsin encapsulated allowing for quicker release of the ingredients. HCl & Pepsin is deliberately low potency to allow flexibility in adjusting intake according to individual requirements.

A Yugoslavian physicist discovered the benefits of grapefruit seed extract over twelve years ago. This seed oil extract has been used to help maintain the correct balance of intestinal microflora. Biocidin Forte provides a concentrated form of grapefruit seed extract and is best used in conjunction with a...

BioCarbonate provides carbonates in the form of sodium and potassium salts.

Lipozyme provides lipase to help breakdown fats in the diet to a more assimilable form. The function of lipase is to digest fats and break them down into a form which can be absorbed by the body i.e into glycerol and fatty acids. Lipase is normally secreted by the pancreas and the small intestine. Lipozyme may be helpful when the diet is high in fats, placing a burden on the digestion. Fat-soluble vitamins such as A,E,D and K are absorbed more efficiently from the...