How
does Intestive® work?
 The
intestinal lining serves as the barrier between the
intestinal lumen (the outside world) and the inside
of the body. We don’t often think of food particles,
chemicals, and bacteria that are traveling through
the intestines as being external to the body, but
they are. Normally, the cells of a healthy functioning
intestinal lining, like those depicted to the right,
absorb digested food particles (proteins, carbohydrates,
fats, vitamins, and minerals) into the cell and subsequently
pass these nutrients along to the blood stream, while
at the same time, keeping out large, undigested food
particles and other unwanted substances (pathogenic
bacteria, yeasts, and chemicals) that can cause disease
conditions.
 Inflammation
of the intestinal lining, caused by infection (candida),
trauma (surgery), the overuse of certain medications
like antibiotics and NSAIDS (aspirin), and food allergies
(gluten intolerance) can create a condition known
as Leaky Gut Syndrome. In Leaky Gut Syndrome, nutrients
from the foods we digest are not absorbed properly
and those unwanted particles are able to permeate
through the intestinal cells and enter the body. These
foreign invaders are attacked by the body’s immune
system, leading to allergic reactions and more inflammation.
It is truly a vicious cycle.
Leaky
Gut is associated with a variety of health conditions,
including IBS, Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis,
Celiac Disease, and food allergy. While
IBS is not considered an inflammatory disease, minor
damage to the intestinal lining that is not detectable
in standard testing and what is called "subclinical
inflammation" do appear to contribute to the
symptoms of IBS. By nourishing and strengthening the
intestinal lining, the SEACURE® peptides in Intestive®
help promote healthy intestinal function. The added
colostrum in Intestive® supports healthy immune function,
while the Boswellia is a natural anti-inflammatory.
*Illustrations
courtesy of Great Smokies Diagnostic Labs
| INGREDIENT |
WHAT
IS IT? |
HOW
DOES IT WORK? |
| SEACURE® |
A
whole food protein concentrate made from white
fish that provides bioactive peptides, biogenic
amines, omega-3 fatty acids, and valuable minerals. |
Provides
an easy-to-absorb source of quality protein and
bioactive peptides that nourish the intestinal
lining. Recent reports show SEACURE® to be highly
effective in supporting both intestinal structure
and function. |
| Colostrum |
"Mother's
milk" from cows that provides immune factors to
the newborn. Casein and lactose are removed from
the colostrum in Intestive®. |
Helps
prevent infection with valuable immune factors,
like the important immunoglobulin IgG. 60% of
immune activity takes place at the intestinal
lining. |
| Boswellia
|
A
plant used for centuries around the world as a
natural health support product. Also called frankincense. |
Boswellic
acids in boswellia have natural anti-inflammatory
properties reported to help soothe an irritated
intestinal lining. |
Intestive®
contains no excipients or fillers, whey, soy, wheat,
or gluten.
|
