Slippery Elm Bark Powder

The slippery elm tree has played an important role in Native American herbal medicine for hundreds of years. Famous as a tea for irritated throats, its soothing benefits are just as effective throughout the digestive tract, where it enhances and nourishes the protective gut lining. This creates a stable foundation for healthy gut flora, and it helps decrease gut sensitivity when used regularly. Slippery elm is used as a bulk laxative for occasional constipation, but it can also help solidify occasionally loose stools thanks to its water-absorbing capacity.

Our sustainably-sourced slippery elm is carefully harvested following the American Herbal Products Association Good Agricultural and Harvest Stewardship Practices to ensure that this important medicinal tree can be used by future generations.

Berberine HCI

This bitter, yellow compound is found in many medicinal plants such as goldenseal, Oregon grape root, and barberry, which have long been used in North America. Eclectic physicians of the 19th century used berberine-containing herbs as restorative tonics for promoting healthy skin, good liver function, and gut health.

Berberine stimulates bitter receptors throughout the digestive tract, naturally stimulates bile secretion, promotes healthy gut flora, and helps maintain blood sugar levels within a normal range. Berberine also helps improve the integrity of the intestinal epithelial tight junctions — which seal the space between cells to create an intestinal barrier — and decreases intestinal permeability.

Dandelion Root and Leaf Extract

Dandelion roots and leaves have been a staple of herbal medicine for thousands of years, particularly for liver, kidney, and digestive health. Dandelion supports gut health by balancing the secretion of stomach acid and the production and release of bile, which are responsible for the breakdown of food and the absorption of fats and essential nutrients.

Dandelion also supports healthy blood sugar levels within normal ranges, provides support for occasional constipation, and promotes elimination of toxins by optimizing liver function and flushing the kidneys. In addition, dandelion root contains the prebiotic inulin, which promotes the dominance of beneficial microbes in the gut.*

Acid Stable Protease

Protease is a digestive enzyme that supports the optimal breakdown of dietary proteins. The acid stable protease in Active Enzymes is formulated to withstand the acidic, low-pH environment of the stomach.

Other protease enzymes included in this formula: Serratia, Peptidase, Papain, Bromelain

Amylase

Amylase is a digestive enzyme that converts carbohydrates into usable energy and promotes complete digestion of starches.

Complementary enzymes in this formula: Glucoamylase, Maltase, Invertase

Alpha-D-Galactosidase

This enzyme breaks down specific types of carbohydrates found in plant foods that can be difficult to digest, particularly those in legumes and cruciferous vegetables, including cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli. When you have enough alpha-galactosidase, you can enjoy the health benefits of these nutritious foods.

Lipase

Lipase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down and enables absorption of fats and oils. Lipase also helps to maintain levels of cholesterol and triglycerides that are already within the normal range in the blood, which is important for heart health.*

Lactase

Lactase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down lactose, a sugar in dairy products. Adding lactase to your supplement regime can help if you have difficulty digesting lactose.*

Beta-D-Galactosidase is another lactose-targeting enzyme in this formula.

Cellulase

Cellulase is a digestive enzyme that helps break down the fibers in plant foods and balance good gut bacteria.*

Phytase

Phytase breaks down phytic acid in grains and seeds, converting it to phosphate and releasing essential minerals.

Cardamom

Cardamom seeds include phytochemicals that may soothe the intestinal tract and promote healthy gut bacteria.*

Fennel

Fennel seeds relax smooth muscles, including those along the GI tract, and stimulate the flow of bile to aid in digestion.*

Chlorophyll

This pigment is responsible for chlorella’s intense green hue, but it’s more than just a pretty color: Chlorophyll supports natural detoxification. Clinical trials show that chlorophyll binds with toxins and potentially interferes with their absorption in tissue. It also acts as a potent antioxidant and as a natural deodorant.*

Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF)

Chlorella’s unique complex of proteins, vitamins, and sugars — a combination that has been dubbed “Chlorella Growth Factor” — is thought to support the growth of healthy cells. CGF works in tandem with dietary fiber and chlorophyll to nourish the cells of the GI tract, contributing to the growth of beneficial intestinal flora for a balanced gut microbiome.*

Carotenoids

Another type of pigment in chlorella, carotenoids provide antioxidant support. For instance, the carotenoids alpha- and beta-carotene support cholesterol levels already within normal ranges, and they convert to vitamin A, which promotes healthy skin.*

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that help support heart and brain health and may contribute to a balanced mood.* In particular, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 from chlorella that must be obtained through diet because the body can’t produce it on its own.

Protein

Chlorella is protein-dense, containing 60% protein — a key player in healthy cell repair and growth. And it’s a complete or whole protein, meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino acids we need in our diet — a rare find in vegetarian food.*

Enzymes

There are many enzymes in chlorella, including pepsin, one of the digestive enzymes for breaking down protein to help support healthy digestion.*