We are all familiar with the idea of taking a nutritional supplement to support joint health and muscle health. But many of us leave the GI tract to fend for itself.

Considering the very persuasive current research that points to an important connection between gut health and many other aspects of our health and wellness, now is an excellent time to consider taking a nutritional supplement for intestinal support.*

EnteroMend® offers a unique botanical and amino acid formula

Thorne’s EnteroMend is a daily nutritional supplement that consists of a unique botanical and amino acid formula for supporting intestinal health.* It provides its benefits in several ways.

L-glutamine. The L-glutamine in EnteroMend offers protection for the mucosa – the intestinal lining – which decreases the gut’s permeability in order to keep unwanted substance out.* It accomplishes this by fueling the cells that line the gut, particularly in the small intestine. It also supports the gut’s normal immune function.* Did you know that approximately 70-80 percent of the body’s immune cells reside in the GI tract? And many of these immune cells – fibroblasts, lymphocytes, and macrophages – use glutamine as their metabolic fuel.

Sunfiber®, a form of partially hydrolyzed guar gum, promotes healthy flora, bowel regularity, and an optimal level of short-chain fatty acids like butyrate.* What does hydrolyzed mean and why does it matter? Hydrolyzed means the guar gum fiber is partially enzymatically pre-digested before it’s put in the product. That means less burden on your digestive system. Because guar gum fiber can cause gas and bloating, as many types of fiber can, enzymatic pre-digestion reduces that propensity.

The aloe vera powder is derived only from the inner gel of the aloe plant, it does not contain any latex or other portions of the aloe plant that can cause gastric upset or have a laxative effect. It’s solvent-free, and its low-heat dehydration preserves its bioactive ingredients. Check out 4 Soothing Herbs for an Irritated GI Tract to learn how you can enjoy fresh aloe gel.  

Last, but definitely not least, EnteroMend contains two unique botanical extracts that support the health of the GI tract – curcumin phytosome and Boswellia phytosome.*

Curcumin phytosome (also known as Meriva®) is a patented formulation of curcumin, an antioxidant found in the spice turmeric. What makes curcumin phytosome unique is that it is a curcumin extract complexed with a phospholipid, which significantly enhances its absorption. In a randomized, crossover study that compared plasma curcuminoid levels from curcumin phytosome to non-complexed curcumin, the total plasma curcuminoid level after consuming the phytosome preparation was 29-times higher than the non-complexed curcumin.1* Significant evidence supports the use of curcumin phytosome for a balanced inflammatory response in the GI tract.*

Boswellia phytosome. In a similar manner, Boswellia phytosome, as Casperome®, is a Boswellia extract, also known as Indian frankincense, complexed with a phospholipid to enhance its absorption.2 Like curcumin, Boswellia extract supports a healthy, balanced inflammatory response in the GI tract.*

Choose EnteroMend as a part of your daily supplementation.

EnteroMend is an orange-vanilla flavored powder that mixes well in water for a great tasting nutritional supplement that provides a solid foundation for intestinal wellness.* 

References

  1. Cuoma J, Appendino G, Dern A, et al. Comparative absorption of a standardized curcuminoid mixture and its lecithin formulation. J Nat Prod 2011;74:664-669.
  2. Husch J, Bohnet J, Fricker G, et al. Enhanced absorption of boswellic acids by a lecithin delivery form (phytosome) of Boswellia extract. Fitoterapia 2013;84:89-98.