Gastriplex 180 Vegetarian Capsules

These Gastriplex Vegetarian Capsules by Thorne Research offer support for a healthy GI tract. In studies, these capsules have been shown to provide gastrointestinal and digestive support for small animals. You may use these supplements to help ease gastrointestinal discomfort for dogs, cats or horses.

Gastriplex works by decreasing gut permeability to minimize the absorption of allergenic proteins. It also helps by providing healthy probiotics that help the body support digestion.

Unhealthy eating habits (like a dog getting into a garbage can), low quality pet foods and unnecessary stress can all contribute to gastrointestinal disturbances in our companion animals.

Food intolerances are often thought to be a human issue exclusively, but they are often seen in our companion animals, as evidenced by visits to the veterinarian’s office. Although it is important to learn which foods are causing disturbances to the animal’s GI tract, it is also essential to treat the cause. Usually, veterinarians find that the root of the problem is increased gut permeability, which allows for absorption of larger protein fragments. By improving the integrity of the gut’s lining and decreasing its permeability, the sensitivity to these foods can be greatly reduced.

Gastriplex by Thorne Research offers complete intestinal support, which combines nutrients that are optimal for promoting mucosal support and gut integrity along with probiotics and other nutrients that serve the purpose of supporting the body’s natural inflammatory response.

 How Gastriplex Works

Glutamine is crucial for maintaining the integrity of mucosal cells and the function of the gut barrier. It also works to boost the immune function of the gut by increasing its production of sIgA (secretory immunoglobulin), an immunity-promoting antibody.

NAG (N-acetyl D-glucosamine) works to maintain the body’s normal range of intestinal permeability. It works by enhancing mucus production and getting involved in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are known as the “building blocks” of connective tissue.

Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast of the probiotic kind that helps to decrease the permeability of the intestinal wall. Much like glutamine, this good yeast has a protective effect on the gastrointestinal tract by upping the production of secretory immunoglobulin.

Lactobacillus sporogenes is another probiotic that has been shown to be safe and effective. It survives in the stomach acid and produces lactic acid within the intestine.  Just as they are effective with humans, studies have shown that probiotics are effective at supporting the overall health of the gastrointestinal tract of our companion animals.

Slippery elm is a demulcent and emollient that protects the mucous membranes within the intestinal tract.

Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) works by supporting a healthy intestinal lining. It also helps by increasing blood flow and working to maintain a normal level of muscle relaxation.

This product is not intended for use by humans. It was specifically made by Thorne Research for to help ease gastrointestinal discomfort in companion animals.

Quercetin, an abundant dietary flavonoid, has significant positive action in the intestinal tract. Gastriplex contains Thorne Research's patented quercetin chalcone, which, because it's water-soluble, makes it a highly bioavailable form of quercetin.