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Gas bloating? Poor digestion? CN-Digestion supports digestive tract function and nutrient absorption. CN-Digestion is one of the most comprehensive enzyme supplements available today. It is a broad-spectrum multiple enzyme formulation that contains 7 digestive enzymes along with probiotics, spirulina, dulse and trace minerals. CN-Digestion places special emphasis on proteolytic enzymes so that it can be used not only for digestive support, but also to support comfort and provide building blocks for injured tissues.
Digestive enzymes are beneficial for:
• Geriatric individuals (as we age, enzyme secretion decreases) • Those with jaw or teeth problems (improper chewing of food decreases enzyme secretion) • Those under stress • Those who overuse antacids (overuse of antacids can decrease enzyme effectiveness and secretion)
• Those who eat a lot of fried, grilled, or baked foods (foods prepared at high temperatures for long periods of time lose naturally occurring enzyme activity) • Helping to digest gluten with the enzyme DPP-IV
• People with deficient digestive enzymes (those who lack digestive enzymes are more prone to digestive problems) • For use as a proteolytic enzyme supplement • CN-Digestion places special emphasis on proteolytic enzymes, so that it can be used not only for digestive support, but also to support comfort and provide building blocks for injured tissues. • Digestive enzymes are secreted along the G.I. tract and are essential to the breakdown of foods, enabling nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream for use within the body.
Each enzyme in CN-Digestion works on a specific substance in the body.
• Lipase enzymes help digest and assimilate fats. • Protease enzymes including bromelain, pepsin, trypsin, and papain all digest proteins into smaller units (peptides and amino acids) for better absorption and utilization. • Lactase enzymes aid in lactose digestion. • Amylase enzymes breakdown carbohydrates. • Cellulase enzymes digest fiber. • Dulse provides an edible algae that is high in vitamins, especially Vitamin B6 and B12. • Spirulina also known as blue green algae and is considered a complete protein containing all of the essential amino acids. • Invertase splits sucrose into glucose and fructose. Contrary to most other enzymes, invertase exhibits relatively high activity over a broad range of pH.
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CN-GASTROCALM - A BITTERS-BASED DIGESTIVE STRESS FORMULA Bitter herbs are traditionally utilized to stimulate digestion, increase digestive enzymes and stomach acid, and reduce bloating and indigestion. Bitters Gentle Tincture is a combination liquid herbal extract made from organic and fair-trade certified herbs and designed for longer term use than other Bitters Tincture. This formula is customized for those sensitive individuals with digestive diseases that need a gentler approach. Even though this is a milder bitters tincture than many other commercial preparations, all bitters tinctures are still contraindicated in people with excess stomach acid and those with peptic ulcers. This all-natural liquid concentrate is free from sugar, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and artificial preservatives.
ABOUT THE FORMULA
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis): Though considered an annoying weed by many, dandelion provides many medicinal and culinary uses often overlooked by gardeners! Herbalists use dandelion as a diuretic, bitter, digestive stimulant, and nutritive tonic for the whole body, in particular the liver and kidneys. The entire plant has beneficial traits: leaves, root, and flower. Dandelion root is included here for its bitter properties. The root demonstrates choleretic and cholagogue action, in other words, stimulating liver and gall bladder function. Artichoke (Cynara scolymus): A bitter plant that is thought to stimulate digestion and normalize the appetite. Artichoke also supports liver function and reduces gas and bloating after meals. It is often used to improve indigestion, otherwise known as “functional dyspepsia.” Artichoke appears to be particularly helpful in patients who have reduced bile production. Artichoke has also been studied in combination with other herbs to help promote gastric motility: that is, increasing stomach emptying after meals. Chamomile (Matricaria): A relaxing herb that tonifies the nervous system and the digestive tract. This mild-tasting flower has been used to alleviate pain, anxiety, nausea, GERD, the effects of chronic stress, and more. Chamomile protects the stomach lining from injury by noxious substances, conferring healing benefits on the gastric mucosa. Chamomile may have a stabilizing effect on blood sugar and therefore on appetite. Marshmallow (Althea officinalis root): Althea has a long history of internal and topical use, possessing demulcent, emollient, and expectorant properties. Marshmallow root is soothing to inflamed tissues in cases of ulcers, heartburn, diarrhea, sore throats, spasmodic coughs, and inflammatory bowel disease. This mucilaginous root is included in the Bitters Gentle Tincture to protect the digestive mucous membranes from inflammation and ulceration. Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium): Wormwood’s leaves, flowers, and essential oil have all been used medicinally by herbalists. Wormwood is traditionally classified as a bitter to stimulate digestion and relieve intestinal spasms. It has been taken in combination with other herbs to treat the abdominal discomfort and cramping that accompany Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Its bitter constituents include absinthin and anabsinthin which stimulate gall bladder function. Ginger root: is used in cooking and also medicinally. Ginger is traditionally thought to stimulate digestion and increase digestive juices. Ginger is an antioxidant and may be helpful for reducing gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and intestinal spasms.
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CN-FLUSH - A COLON CLEANSING FORMULA FOR DETOXIFICATION & CHRONIC BOWEL IRREGULARITY
A convenient and comprehensive formula designed to help balance, soothe and replenish the Gastro Intestinal Tract.
A Balance and Capture Blend containing Soluble Fiber (Fibersol-2™ brand), Psyllium Seed Husk, FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), Flax Seed Meal and Apple Pectin to support regularity, the immune system and healthy microbial balance.
A Soothe and Replenish Blend containing N-Acetyl Glucosamine, L-Glutamine, Peppermint, Chamomile, Aloe Leaf Powder, Horsetail Rush, Rosemary and Ginger Root Powder to nourish and soothe the GI Tract as well as support overall function.
A Reds and Greens Blend containing Alfalfa Powder, Spirulina, Beet Juice Powder, Chlorella-Cracked Cell Powder, Parsley Juice Powder, Broccoli Powder, Red Raspberry Powder, Acerola Berry Juice Powder, Cranberry Juice Powder, Watercress and Blessed Thistle for detoxification, energy and to reduce oxidative stress.
A Remove and Detox Blend containing Arabinogalactans, Bentonite Clay, Olive Leaf Extract, Black Walnut (Green Hull) Powder, Kelp, Artichoke, Burdock, Garlic and Dandelion Root
NUTRIENTS OF INTEREST:
Aloe helps to support healing of the lining of the stomach and keeps the folds and pockets of the colon free of toxic material that gather there.
Arabinogalactans support colon health by acting as a fermentable fiber to promote growth of probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria in the colon. They also work in the GI tract by activating immune cells. Artichoke promotes the flow of bile. Good bile flow is also necessary for detoxification which is carried out by the liver. Bile serves as a carrier for the toxins that are excreted by the liver which are then sent to the intestine for their exit from the body. (Continued)
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Bentonite Clay is natural clay used for detoxification of toxins and unwanted material. Bentonite also helps clean the colon by scraping the lining of the colon thereby freeing it of the various wastes deposited by years of eating an unhealthy diet.
Burdock promotes the flow and release of bile, which helps to cleanse the liver. It also aids the digestive process. The mucilage, “bitter” and inulin contents in Burdock also help to support good digestion, as well as soothe the digestive tract.
Chlorella supports cell reproduction, as well as restorative processes that promote healthy organs and tissues. Chlorella also aids the body in the breakdown of unwanted materials like heavy metals, and supports proper digestion by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and assisting in the elimination of unwanted materials from the body.
N-Acetyl Glucosamine improves the integrity of the mucosal lining. Fibersol-2™ is a soluble fiber that has been shown to support proper bowel function, regularity, fecal volume, beneficial micro flora as well as a clean and healthy digestive tract.
FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) aids in the elimination of unwanted substances and supports G.I. Tract health. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are considered a soluble fiber and pre-biotic that support the growth of beneficial bacteria. Since FOS is not digested, it increases the material in the digestive tract and promotes regularity.
L-Glutamine is a key component in the maintenance of healthy intestinal mucosa. It fuels intestinal cells and maintains villi. A lack of glutamine may lead to a loss of enterocyte (cells in the small intestine) integrity in the lining of the intestines, which may affect digestion and absorption or allow pathogens into the body.
Olive Leaf Extract works directly against unwanted materials by stimulating your own protective cells (phagocytes) to ingest them without suppressing the immune system or damaging the body’s beneficial flora. Spirulina supports healthy functioning of the liver and immune system, to aid in detoxification.
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NATURE-EASE - A PSYLLIUM-BASED PRODUCT TO PROMOTE BOWEL HEALTH
If you don’t get enough roughage in your diet, if you’re constipated, or have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may be taking a bulking agent like Metamucil, Citrucel, or Fiber-Con to make your stools larger and softer. If so, you may be pouring sugar or aspartame into your intestines.
Sugar feeds the bad bacteria that can lead to fermentation, gas, and a suppressed immune system. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener linked to so many health problems that it takes a book that’s nearly 1,000 pages long to document all of them (Roberts, J.J. MD. Aspartame Disease: An Ignored Epidemic, Sunshine Sentinel Press, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL). You may need a bulking agent. But you don’t need one with sugar or aspartame.
Psyllium comes from the Plantago ovata plant. Sometimes the seeds and husk are used as a bulking agent. Both are mucilaginous, which means that when you put them in water, they absorb a lot of water and form a gel, softening and increasing the size of solid wastes. Psyllium is particularly resistant to fermentation, so it’s not likely to cause gas. It contains more fiber and it breaks down more slowly, producing large amounts of butyric acid. Butyric acid prevents the development of cancer cells and appears to protect against colon cancer. In one study, a group of colon cancer patients who took 20 grams of psyllium seed a day for three months had a 42 percent increase in their butyric acid levels.
Nature-Ease’s Many Uses
The same butyric acid that blocks cancer cells may be responsible for psyllium’s beneficial activity in people with ulcerative colitis. When colitis patients were given 10 grams of psyllium seed twice a day, their remission was the same as when they took drugs containing mesalamine. You may be able to avoid more expensive medications.
Psyllium worked in 85 percent of people with chronic constipation with no pathological cause. It even reduced constipation by 37 percent in some patients who had rectal and intestinal disorders. Check with the doctor before taking anything for constipation to make sure you’re not masking symptoms from a more serious condition. (Continued)
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The mucilaginous effect of psyllium soothes your intestines. It significantly reduced bleeding from hemorrhoids in a study of 50 people. But to be effective with hemorrhoids, you need to take it for at least a month. Psyllium’s ability to absorb water also makes it valuable for people with diarrhea. In one study, psyllium decreased the occurrence of incontinent stools by a full 50 percent.
The longer you take this fiber, the better it seems to work. It lowers total cholesterol and the potentially harmful LDL cholesterol. A group of people who took a little over five grams of psyllium twice a day for two months had lowered total cholesterol and LDL levels. Another group of elderly patients had a 20 percent reduction in total cholesterol after taking psyllium for four months. Men and postmenopausal women, but not premenopausal women, had a significant drop in triglyceride levels after taking 15 grams of psyllium.
Avoid Harmful Ingredients
Many people with constipation reach for a laxative containing senna. It works, but while it stimulates muscle contractions and relieves constipation it can cause your intestines to lose some elasticity, creating a laxative dependency. A number of laxatives contain phenolphthalein, a chemical linked to an increased risk for cancer.
The FDA has proposed a ban on phenolphthalein, but it’s still in some products. Read labels carefully and avoid phenolphthalein.
Bottom line
Psyllium is a naturally occurring bulking agent with no side effects — unless you have an allergy to the plant. It is most effective when taken for several months. Begin using the lowest amount in divided doses. Whether you have constipation, diarrhea, or intestinal inflammation, psyllium may be an effective and inexpensive remedy. Because it contains no artificial sweeteners, sugar, or potentially harmful chemicals, it’s safer than other over-the-counter bulking agents.
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