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IBS Products
Digestive Aids and GI Healing
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These digestive aids and supplements for healing the digestive tract have been specifically selected by Dr. Wangen for their excellent quality and well designed formulas. They are used in our clinic and are guaranteed to be free of any food allergens, including dairy, wheat, gluten, corn, egg, soy, nuts, or shellfish, unless otherwise stated.
A note about Thorne: They take purity seriously. Check out this notice we got from them November 5th, 2009.
FDA DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Perma-Clear
GI-Encap
L-Glutamine
BioGest
Pancreatic Enzyme Formula
Pancreatic VegEnzymes
Rhizinate
Liquid Lactase Drops
Glutenzyme
Dairy Ease
Caprylate Complex
Berbercap
Herbal Laxative
Fish and Flax Oils: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Finest Pure Fish Oil
Flax/Borage Oil
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Perma-Clear
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For Healing Intestinal Permeability
This product is aimed at optimizing the function of the intestinal wall and calming the immune system's inflammatory response. Perma-Clear includes the nutrients needed for enhancing cellular function in the digestive tract, and the beneficial probiotics for decreasing inflammation and normalizing gut flora. This product works very well in combination with GI-Encap. 180 capsules.
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Four Capsules Contain:
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| L-Glutamine |
1200 mg |
| N-Acetylglucosamine |
1000 mg |
| Saccharomyces boulardii |
150 mg |
| Lactobacillus sporogenes |
100 mg |
| Quercetin Chalcone |
150 mg |
| Ginger extract (root) (Zingiber officinalis) (5% Gingerols) |
40 mg |
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| Other Ingredients: Cellulose capsule (vegetarian), silicon dioxide. |
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| Directions: Take 2 capsules, three times per day, or as directed by your physician. |
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180 Vegetarian capsules: $61.50 |
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GI-Encap
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For Soothing the Digestive Tract
GI-Encap is designed to support the healing of the lining of the digestive tract and includes herbs known specifically for their ability to sooth an inflamed and irritated digestive system. This product works very nicely with Perma-Clear as a comprehensive approach to healing the digestive tract.
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One Capsule Contains:
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| Plantain Bananas |
275 mg |
| Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) |
175 mg |
| Slippery Elm (bark) (Ulmus fulva) |
40 mg |
| Marshmallow (root) (Althea officinalis) |
40 mg |
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| Inactive ingredients: cellulose capsule, silicon dioxide. |
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| Directions: 2 capsules, four times per day. |
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60 Vegetarian Capsules $11.30 |
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L-Glutamine
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L-Glutamine is the primary source of energy for the cells of the small intestine. Supplementing with L-glutamine is recommended for people recovering from irritation to this area. Comes in both capsule and powder form.
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Ingredients:
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| L-Glutamine |
500 mg per capsule |
| L-Glutamine |
3,800 mg per scoop |
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| Directions: 2-4 capsules twice a day, or ˝ - 2 scoops twice a day. |
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90 Vegetarian Capsules: $14.70 |
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12 oz. (340 grams) Powder: $50.50 |
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Bio-Gest
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Bio-Gest contains the broadest spectrum of digestive factors available on the market. It combines HCL, pepsin, pancreatin, and bile to provide the majority of digestive products normally produced by the body when digesting food. This simulates the stomach, gall bladder, and pancreas. It does not contain lactose, which is commonly found in pancreatic enzyme products.
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Ingredients:
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| Betaine Hydrochloride |
240 mg |
| Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride |
240 mg |
| Ox Bile Concentrate |
40 mg |
| Pure Pancreatin |
70 mg |
| Pure Pepsin (1:16,000 minimum) |
35 mg |
Other ingredients: cellulose capsule. May contain leucine, silicon dioxide.
Note: Individuals with porcine allergy should not take this product. |
| Directions: take 1-2 capsules with each meal. |
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60 vegetarian capsules: $13.50 |
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180 vegetarian capsules: $32.50 |
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Pancreatic Enzyme Formula
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This formula is designed to provide the enzymes normally produced by your pancreas, which are essential to the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients. The formula contains lipase, which digests fat; proteases, which digest protein; and amylases, which digest carbohydrates. Note: Individuals with porcine allergy should not take this product.
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Ingredients:
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| Pure pancreatin (lactose free) |
500 mg |
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| lipase |
17,500 USP units |
| protease |
110,000 USP units |
| amylase |
120,000 USP units |
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| Directions: 1-2 capsules with each meal. |
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60 Capsules: $21.90 |
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180 Capsules: $57.00 |
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Pancreatic VegEnzymes
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This pancreatic enzyme formula is appropriate for vegetarians or those with a porcine allergy. The enzymes are derived from fungi sources (Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus niger) and are designed to promote the digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Pancreatic VegEnzymes is comparable in amylase, protease, and lipase to the Pancreatic Enzyme Formula above for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Does not contain bromelain.
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Ingredients:
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| Proprietary blend of plant enzymes |
200 mg |
| Providing 200 PAU (pancreatic alternative units) from amylase, lipase, and protease. |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate) |
2 mg |
| Gluten-free vegetable capsule. |
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| Directions: 1-2 capsules with each meal. |
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60 capsules: $17.80
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180 capsules: $35.00
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Rhizinate
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If you have heartburn and you like the taste of licorice, then you’ll love this product. The licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza) has healing properties specific to the digestive tract. These chewable tablets deliver these healing properties directly to the place they are needed, the lower esophagus, allowing this irritated tissue to heal and form a new protective mucosal layer. Antacids only shut down your natural acid production. This product helps to heal the damage. 100 Chewable Tablets.
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Ingredients:
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| Deglycyrrizinated Licorice (DGL) (Glycyrrhiza glabra) |
760 mg |
| Glycine |
100 mg |
| Other ingredients: fructose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and natural anise flavor
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| Directions: Chew 2 tablets 20 minutes before meals. |
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100 Chewable Tablets: $13.50 |
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Liquid Lactase Drops
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Liquid Lactase is the only liquid source of lactase available and is appropriate for anyone with lactose intolerance, including infants. This dropper bottle is the perfect solution at home and on the go for alleviating digestive problems associated with lactose intolerance. Lactase is an enzyme that hydrolyses (breaks down) the lactose in milk and milk products into glucose and galactose, two forms of simple sugars that can be digested and tolerated by lactose intolerant individuals. Liquid Lactase can be taken directly or added to dairy products prior to consumption.
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Liquid Lactase Drops contains: 15 milliliters of lactase in solution.
Non-active ingredients: purified water and glycerol.
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Suggested Dosage:General guideline: Add five drops of Liquid Lactase to one pint (568 ml) of milk and refrigerate for 24 hours. Use as ordinary milk. Each 15 ml bottle is able to convert approximately 75 pints of milk. Alternatively, five drops can be taken directly in water or juice prior to consumption of dairy products.
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Liquid Lactase Drops: $14.95 |
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Glutenzyme
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Glutenzyme is a digestive enzyme specifically designed to aid in the digestion of gluten. Glutenzyme may be especially helpful for those who suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease when they have an accidental ingestion of gluten or otherwise eat something that was unknowingly contaminated with gluten. It is not intended to be a substitute for the avoidance of gluten nor is it a cure for gluten intolerance. It is not suitable for people with stomach or intestinal ulcers.
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Ingredients:
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| Gluten specific protease (223P) |
350 mg |
| Gluten specific protease (373P) |
50 mg |
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| Non-Active ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate, cellulose. |
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Glutenzyme (60 Vegetarian Capsules): $19.00 |
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Dairy Ease
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Dairy Ease is designed to assist in the total digestion of dairy and is far superior to lactose type enzymes. Dairy Ease will digest casein and non-casein proteins as well the fats and sugars found in milk and other dairy products. It is an excellent product for use in case of the accidental ingestion of dairy. This product is not a substitute for the avoidance of dairy for those with dairy allergies. One capsule will digest the equivalent of one pint of milk.
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One capsule contains:
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| Proteases (dairy specific) |
110 mg |
| Lactase |
250 mg |
| Lipase (dairy specific) |
60 mg |
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| Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose, magnesium stearate. |
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Dairy Ease (60 Vegetarian Capsules): $36.50 |
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Caprylate Complex
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Caprylate Complex contains 500 mg per capsule of caprylic acid, a potent natural antifungal and antibacterial fatty acid. Caprylic acid is derived from coconut oil. The caprylic acid is bound to calcium and magnesium to keep it stable and for consistent delivery in the digestive tract.
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One capsule contains:
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| Caprylic acid |
500 mg |
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| Other ingredients: calcium, magnesium, vegetable cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate. |
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Caprylate Complex (90 Vegetarian Capsules): $20.50 |
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Berbercap
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Berbercap contains 200 mg per capsule of a standardized extract of 80% berberine, a potent antifungal and antibacterial herb. The berberine is derived from the Oregon Grape plant root (Berberis aquifolium).
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One capsule contains:
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| Oregon Grape extract (root) (Berberis aquifolium) (80% Berberine) |
200 mg |
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| Other ingredients: Hypromellose vegetable capsule. May contain one or more of the following hypoallergenic ingredients - magnesium stearate, leucine, silicon dioxide. |
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Berbercap (60 Vegetarian Capsules): $20.80 |
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Herbal Laxative
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A combination of proven bowel-stimulating herbs that is gentle yet effective.
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One Capsule Contains:
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| Blue Flag (root) (Iris versicolor) |
50 mg |
| Chinese Rhubarb extract (root) (Rheum officinalis) |
25 mg |
| Frangula extract (bark) (Rhamnus frangula) |
15 mg |
| Alexandrian Senna extract (leaf) (Cassia acutifolia) |
10 mg |
| Cascara Sagrada extract (bark) (Rhamnus purshiana) |
125 mg |
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| Inactive Ingredients: Cellulose capsule (vegetarian). May contain Magnesium citrate, Leucine, or Silicon Dioxide. |
| Directions: Use one capsule as needed. |
| Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not use if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Not for long-term use. |
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Herbal Laxative (90 Vegetarian Capsules): $13.10
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Finest Pure Fish Oil
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Possibly the best tasting fish oil available, this product is flavored
with essential oil of orange and is guaranteed not to taste or smell like fish. It has unsurpassed purity
and is tested to make sure that it contains no detectable levels of lead, mercury, PCBs, dioxins, furans,
or other heavy metals or polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Fish oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fats
and is ideal for healing the digestive tract and decreasing inflammation. Available in both liquid and soft gel forms.
Ingredients in 1 teaspoon (5 ml): |
| - Total Omega - 3s |
2250 mg |
| - DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) |
750 mg |
| - EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) |
1050 mg |
| - Vitamin E (natural mixed tocopherols) |
25 mg |
Ingredients in 1 capsule: |
| - Total Omega - 3s |
562 mg |
| - DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) |
187 mg |
| - EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) |
262 mg |
| - Vitamin E (natural mixed tocopherols) |
6 mg |
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Finest Pure Fish Oil - 200ml Liquid: $27.50 |
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Finest Pure Fish Oil - 120 Gelcaps: $29.90 |
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Flax/Borage Oil
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Cold pressed from flax and borage seeds (no chemicals used in the extraction process).
Flaxseed is one of the richest natural sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Omega-3 fatty acids produce anti-inflammatory factors that can lead to a reduction in the severity of
chronic inflammatory diseases. Provides alpha linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid, and oleic acid. Flax seed oil is available as a liquid and flax/borage seed oil as soft gel forms.
Ingredients in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Flax Oil: |
| - Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - as pure organic flaxseed oil) |
3000 mg |
| - Natural mixed tocopherols |
12.5 mg |
Ingredients in Flax/Borage oil 1 capsule: |
| - Total Omega - 3s |
285 mg |
| - Total Omega - 6s |
117 mg |
| - Total Omega - 9s |
106 mg |
| - gamma linolenic acid (GLA) |
23 mg |
| - Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) |
10 i.u. |
| - Gelatin Capsule - with carob |
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Pure Organic Flax Seed Oil - 10 oz. liquid (300 ml): $25.90 |
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Flax/Borage Oil - 120 soft gels : $19.90 |
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