GI Soothe

Provides a blend of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) root, marshmallow root, and slippery elm in highly potent extract forms. Indicated to reduce inflammation and irritation of the digestive tract lining, including gastritis, reflux esophagitis, and irritable bowel syndrome, and prevent damage to the digestive tract following anti-inflammatory medications. Can be used in conjunction with GI.Matrix Powder. Irritation of the digestive tract lining can occur in many circumstances, leading to inflammation and symptoms of abdominal pain, heartburn, gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, and more. Traditionally, specific herbs have been used to soothe and coat the gastrointestinal lining in such circumstances, providing mucoprotective action. These herbs are known as demulcents.

Demulcents are effective in treating diarrhea, constipation, and inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. They work by preventing microbes from binding to cell membranes, binding excess water, improving microcirculation, and acting as a direct physical barrier in the digestive tract. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), Althea officinalis (marshmallow root), and Ulmus rubra (slippery elm) are among the most well-established demulcents with clinical efficacy.

DGL is a form of licorice root that has removed glycyrrhizin, a constituent responsible for increased cortisol and fluid retention. This allows for a soothing effect on the gastrointestinal lining with minimal safety concerns. DGL has been studied for its ability to effectively treat symptoms associated with damaged gastric and duodenal mucosa. Furthermore, chewing DGL has also been shown to have a positive effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa, and some evidence suggests that DGL may help prevent damage to the digestive tract lining caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Marshmallow root and slippery elm have been used anecdotally for decades as safe and effective stool softeners to treat reflux esophagitis, gastritis, diarrhea, respiratory problems, and even inflammatory skin lesions. GI-Soothe provides DGL, marshmallow root, and slippery elm in highly potent extracts for effective demulcent and mucoprotective effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Available in bottles of 60 vegetarian capsules.