Intestinal Defense

Intestinal Defense – Supports Healthy Microbial Balance in the GI Tract

The gut is the largest collection of immune cells in the body. Which means when the gut’s microbes are out of balance your immune system isn’t working at optimal levels. An increase in microbe-fighting natural ingredients helps create a hostile environment for pathogenic microbes while supporting healthy gut and immune functions. Intestinal Defense is formulated with the goal of strengthening the gastrointestinal flora and boosting the body’s antioxidant properties. This blend of ingredients has been used for thousands of year

Intestinal Defense:

• Promotes a healthy GI system
• Reduces the production of free radicals
• Helps fend off microbial challenges
• Encourages balanced immunity

Ingredients: Known for their anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, and anti-inflammatory properties, these ingredients have a long track record in the natural medicine world.

• Sweet Wormwood – promotes anti-inflammatory responses in the gut and acts as a powerful antioxidant to reduce the productions of free radicals.
• Olive Leaf Extract – contains numerous phenolic compounds which help support microbial balance and encourages a healthy cycle of inflammation in the body.
• Black Walnut – repels nasty parasites and affects the structural stability of various microbes.
• Berberine Hydrochloride Hydrate – An alkaloid that helps support the healthy formation of stool, promotes healthy intestinal motility, and normal intestinal transit time.
• Artemisinin – This powerful plant compound share the 2015 Nobel prize in physiology and medicine with Ivermectin. It is a special compound shown to have strong microbial-balancing properties and interferes with microbial metabolism by preventing unfriendly organisms from maturing in the body.

Does Not Contain: Wheat, Gluten, Grains, Soy, Animal or Dairy Products, Fish, Shellfish, Peanuts, Egg, Artificial Colors, Artificial Sweeteners or Preservatives.

Daily Use: 1 capsule three times per day or as recommended by your

health care professional.

Precautions: Do not consume this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Consult your physician for further information.

Questions: 

Is this safe for children? Supplementation in children should always be monitored by their pediatrician. 

Is this safe for a pregnant or nursing mother? If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications for depression or anxiety, consult your health care provider before taking this product.

Should this be taken at a specific time of the day? Can be taken in the morning, or in divided doses throughout the day. 

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