Description
- MFG # SD404
- UPC # 693749404026
Digestive enzymes for individuals with occasional indigestion
Bio-Gest helps digest fats‚ proteins‚ and carbs by supplementing HCl‚ pepsin‚ pancreatin‚ and ox bile‚ which can be depleted by many things‚ including age‚ antacid overuse‚ and gallbladder removal.
Situations such as a long-term illness‚ gall bladder removal‚ overuse of antacids‚ and normal aging can contribute to the insufficient secretion of stomach acid‚ pancreatic enzymes‚ and bile‚ any one of which can lead to various symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort. Maldigestion can result in the insufficient absorption of nutrients‚ giving rise to vitamin deficiencies (particularly vitamins A‚ D‚ E‚ and K) and food allergies. Thorne's Bio-Gest offers broad-spectrum digestive support with hydrochloric acid‚ pepsin‚ pancreatin‚ and ox bile‚ each of which is important for those individuals who need more effective protein and carbohydrate digestion‚ and fat emulsification and absorption. Unlike many comparable digestive aid supplements‚ Bio-Gest utilizes pepsin and pancreatin that are undiluted and lactose-free.
Hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach accomplishes several positive things. It assists protein digestion by activating pepsinogen to pepsin; it maintains a sterile environment in the stomach to resist ingested pathogens; it inhibits undesirable overgrowth in the small intestine; and it facilitates the flow of bile from the liver and enzymes from the pancreas. Hydrochloric acid also facilitates the absorption of a number of important nutrients‚ including folate‚ vitamin B12‚ ascorbic acid‚ beta-carotene‚ iron‚ and several forms of calcium‚ magnesium‚ and zinc. Numerous studies have shown that hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach begins to decline with advancing age. The overuse of antacids also leads to low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach‚ which results in poor protein digestion. Thorne offers hydrochloric acid and pepsin from a porcine source.
Pancreatin is a mixture of several digestive enzymes that are produced by cells in the pancreas. Pancreatin is composed of amylase‚ lipase‚ and protease. Pancreatin production and secretion by the pancreas is essential to digestion and absorption of numerous nutrients‚ especially fats.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
Ingredients
Serving Size: Two Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Two Capsules Contain / %DV
Betaine Hydrochloride* 480 mg / *
L-Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride 480 mg / *
Pancreatin (Porcine)** 140 mg / *
Ox Bile concentrate 80 mg / *
Pepsin (Porcine) 70 mg / *
*Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule‚ Leucine‚ Silicon Dioxide.
*Betaine Hydrochloride derived from a non-plant source. This product is not diluted with lactose. Individuals with porcine allergies should not take this product. Do not take this product out of the capsule. This product is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers.
**The Pancreatin in one capsule contains no less than:
Amylase 15‚750 USP Units
Protease 14‚000 USP Units
Lipase 2‚450 USP Units
Gluten Free.
Dosage
Take 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health professional.
Precautions
ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PREGNANCY WARNING
If pregnant‚ consult your health professional before using this product.
INTERACTIONS
Bio-Gest should not be used concurrent with H2-blocking drugs and proton pump inhibitors because these drugs are intended to block the production of stomach HCl.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
Bio-Gest should be used with caution in an individual with a history of a peptic or duodenal ulcer.
It is not recommended to remove the Bio-Gest powder from the capsule to take orally‚ as it can be irritating to the oral mucosa.
TAMPER EVIDENT
Use only if bottle is sealed. Store tightly sealed in a cool‚ dry place.
Allergy / Dietary Needs
- Gluten Free
Ratings & Reviews
Review This ItemOverall Rating for Bio-Gest® (Digestive Enzymes) - 60 Capsules
Displaying reviews 1-7 of 7
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By Tenae Wilson
from United States1/25/2016
Jury still out.
I'm not sure if Bio Gest byThorne Research works or not! I've had better digestive pills but this one is cheaper. Not sure if it is causing a little nausea.
Pros
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Price.
Cons
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Can't really tell that it is working...
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Gwen Sandstrom Ebner
from OH1/12/2016
Bio-Gest has helped my digestion!
I take Bio-Gest by Thorne Research especially after I eat a meal with protein in it. The Betaine Hydrochloride (HCL) in it helps digest proteins. I've used these capsules for several years. Very helpful!
Pros
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It has several different digestive enzymes in it to digest different kinds of foods: HCL, L-Glutamic Acid, Pancreatin, Ox Bile & Pepsin. This supplement has helped me begin absorbing nutrients in my body again instead of having so much bloating and gas.
Cons
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Nothing.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Mark
from Tacoma, Washington10/10/2014
The Solution to My Digestive Troubles
Thorne Research Bio-Gest have been a big help with my digestive problem.
Pros
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Bio-Gest prevent bloating when I've eaten very rich foods.
Cons
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Not a thing.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Kathie
from Phoenix, AZ1/23/2014
Couldnt be without it!
I started taking this product when my doctor suggested it. After only a couple of weeks I no longer had heartburn or digestive issues. I have been taking it for a year now - and have never felt better!
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Anna
from Geneva, IL2/28/2013
Help with digestion
My doctor recommended I take Bio-Gest since I have a problem digesting animal protein. It seems to be helping. Been using this for about a year now. Great prices from PureFormulas.com.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Lynda
from Seattle Wa11/08/2012
Biogest is the best
Biogest has helped me greatly to digest my food. In the past I had pain after eating. Thanks to BIogest now I can eat without discomfort.
Pros
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It works great!
Cons
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Expensive
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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By Adrienne Diaz
from Austin, TX4/14/2011
Great product & price!
After two weeks of taking Bio-Gest by Thorne Research, my heartburn was gone.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
Displaying reviews 1-7 of 7
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