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Product Details
Psyllium (Plantago indica) is grown primarily in India, Europe and the United States. It is a valued source of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber increases stool volume when taken with appropriate amounts of water, supporting larger and softer stools for healthy bowel movements. As the bulk moves through the intestine, it collects and eliminate other waste and toxins from the intestinal walls. Triphala, literally meaning “three fruits”, is a standardized blend of three fruit extracts in equal proportions, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, and Emblica officinalis. It is an Ayurvedic blend prized for supporting intestinal detoxification and occasional constipation. Triphala has a long traditional history of use for bowel tonification and consists of various nutritive compounds, including antioxidants, tannins and polyphenols. Soluble fiber is fermented in the large intestines by intestinal microflora, producing short chain fatty acids, which are an important energy source for the colon and have protective effects for healthy colon cell function. GI Fortify contains a synergistic combination of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), aloe, slippery elm and marshmallow root that enhances the protective mucous lining throughout the gastrointestinal tract, promoting gut integrity and providing a soothing effect.
Each scoop contains
- Calories (25)
- Total carbohydrate (5 g)
- Dietary fiber (4 g)
- Sugars (<1 g)
- Protein (1 g)
- Ascorbyl palmitate (fat-soluble vitamin C) (30 mg)
- Psyllium husk powder (Plantago indica) (4 g)
- Flax seed powder (2.25 g)
- L-glutamine (free-form) (1 g)
- Deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract (root) (600 mg)
- Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) extract (400 mg)
- Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) extract (inner fillet) (200:1) (100 mg)
- (standardized to 10% polysaccharides)
- Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) extract (bark) (200 mg)
- Triphala (90 mg)
- (a proprietary blend of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, and Emblica officinalis fruit extracts)
- Stevia (40 mg)
serving size: 8.9 g. (1 heaping scoop)
servings per container: 45
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommendations: Add 1 serving to 8–12 oz water. Shake, stir or blend briskly and drink immediately. Drink an additional 8–12 oz serving of water following. Daily water intake should be increased when consuming this product. Take 1–3 times daily.
Precautions
Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. Psyllium and flaxseed may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain or diarrhea. In rare cases, psyllium has been associated with headache, backache, rhinitis, increased cough, and sinusitis. Psyllium should be consumed with adequate water, as case reports indicate a potential for bowel obstruction when it is consumed without water. Rarely, individuals can have an allergic response to psyllium, with symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, conjunctivitis, skin rash, itching, flushing, chest and throat tightness, congestion, hypotension or anaphylactic shock. Consult your physician for more information. l-Glutamine is contra-indicated with anticonvulsant medications. Psyllium, flaxseed and marshmallow root may be contra-indicated with oral anti-hyperglycemic medications. Psyllium and flaxseed may also be contraindicated with certain blood thinning medications. Consult your physician for more information.
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners or if you have a bleeding disorder. Effects observed 12-24 hours after first dose and may take 2-3 days. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days. Consult a health care practitioner immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications which inhibit peristatic movement or if you are following a low protein diet. If you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhoea while using this product, reduce dose or discontinue use. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use, if you have a liver disorder. Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalanceand. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, fever or vomiting or if you have a chronic gastrointestinal disorder. Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing. Do not use if you have diabetes. Do not use if you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has perisisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or failure to defaecate following the use of another laxative product. Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. May cause temporary gas and/or bloating.