Gastro defense daily therapy: active ingredients

SCIENTIFIC SUMMARY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN GASTRO DEFENSE DAILY THERAPY FORMULA

The GASTRO DEFENSE Daily Therapy formula has been specially formulated to provide optimal maintenance of gut health, which is the basis of good health overall.

The main ingredient in the Daily Therapy formula is bovine colostrum. Bovine colostrum contains a wealth of ingredients designed by nature to support gut health. It contains immunoglobulins to help control dangerous bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoan parasites. These immunoglobulins are specific to their target, such as H. pylori,, a principal cause of ulcers, Candida albicans, a fungus that can colonize the gut, Clostridium difficile, which causes severe diarrhea, particularly in people with compromised immune systems, and many other dangerous microorganisms. It also contains numerous components of the nonspecific innate immune system that attacks microbes of all sorts. These include lactoferrin, proline-rich polypeptides, or PRP (a potent immune balancer), cytokines, lactoperoxidase and lysozyme, among others.

Increasing the surface area of the gut increases the absorption on nutrients. The growth factors in colostrum have been shown to increase the surface area of the gut. The growth factors in colostrum also help heal the lining of the gut from damage caused by medications such as Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), toxins and other causes. Damage to the gut lining can lead to leaky gut syndrome, which is a dangerous condition which allows substances into the body which are normally kept out by the intact intestinal lining. It is associated with many autoimmune diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Behçet's syndrome, Crohn?s disease, type 1 diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, and others, as well as allergies.

Misuse of antibiotics can also lead to leaky gut syndrome by disrupting the colonies of beneficial bacteria, such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, which help maintain gut health. Therefore the Daily Therapy formula also includes probiotic bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium bifidum). These bacteria are essential to the health of the gut and help prevent diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections. Probiotic bacteria also play a role in maintaining cardiac health. Colostrum has been shown to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, and Inulin, an oligosaccharide (complex sugar) and another ingredient of the Daily Therapy formula, provides food for the beneficial bacteria and may also help lower lipids in the gut. Inulin and other oligosaccharides have also been found to be important in helping to modulate the immune system in the gut. Support of the beneficial gut flora is also important in the prevention of inflammatory bowel diseases and colonic cancers.

Sufficient fiber is also a necessary component of good gut health. For this purpose, oat bran is added to the Daily Therapy formula. Oat bran is an excellent source of fiber and is also known to lower cholesterol levels. It lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and increases insulin sensitivity. It has been recognized by the FDA as able to "reduce the risk of heart disease."

Finally, aloe vera leaf is an anti-inflammatory herb added to heal and soothe the intestines. It is also a stool softener and laxative. Aloe can also help control pathogenic microorganisms in the gut and help heal peptic ulcers.

The Gastro Defense Daily Therapy formula includes everything needed to maintain good gut health.