Is Digestive Trouble Ruining Your Holiday Fun?

Health News   (this article was taken from Vitamin Research Products newsletter)

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It’s no secret that indigestion, stress and the holidays go hand in hand. After all, you’ve barely had the chance to recover from Thanksgiving dinner when a whole new month of crowded malls, midnight snacks and party-filled weekends returns yet again. There’s no getting around it: This season is stressful. And where there’s stress, you can bet that indigestion, gas, bloating and diarrhea are never far behind.

But that doesn’t mean you’re defenseless against this unpleasantness. In fact, just by stocking up on a few key dietary supplements, you can prime your gastrointestinal tract to withstand the onslaught of holiday stress—not to mention the sugary snacks and heavy meals that come with it. Supplemental intake of the amino acid L-glutamine, for example, has been shown to reduce intestinal permeability and diarrhea in both animal studies and human clinical trials.^8-10 Meanwhile, deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is proven to combat and soothe gastric ulcers, berberine can control GI inflammation and botanicals like marshmallow and slippery elm can provide a protective layer for irritated mucous membranes.^11-17

Similarly, compounds in cabbage can curb peptic ulcer pain and lower your risk of stomach and colorectal cancer—while gamma oryzanol, which has modulated pituitary secretion and inhibited excess gastric acid secretion in animal models, may provide all-natural antacid support.^18-20 Adequate intake of phosphatidylcholine and n-acetylglucosamine (NAG) is equally crucial, as low levels of these nutraceuticals have been linked to inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis in clinical trials.^21-22 You’ll find all nine of these gut-strengthening nutrients in VRP’s GI Cell Support—a single comprehensive formula that fosters peak digestive function all year long.

To keep your gut trouble-free through the holidays, don’t forget to keep up with the basics, too—the most important being a quality probiotic. When it comes to maintaining a healthy flora of microorganisms in your colon, mixing several friendly, probiotic bacteria is always best: A blend of Bifidobacteria infantis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium longum (all in VRP’s BioPRO™) is clinically proven to provide significant relief from stress-induced GI symptoms like nausea and vomiting—and animal studies suggest it could offer a boost to your mood, too.^23-24

Finally, look for natural solutions to get you through those heavy holiday meals without bloating, gas or other digestive problems. Among your best options: a blend of all five key digestive enzymes (amylase, protease, lipase, lactase, and cellulase—all found in VRP’s Digestive Enzymes) will help to ensure that your body can break down every last bite efficiently and comfortably.^25-27

To avoid aggravating, hidden food allergies, on the other hand, you need to look out for stealthy lectins—those sticky proteins that can turn even otherwise healthy foods like wheat, tomatoes or pomegranates into digestive irritants.^28-29 Fortunately, however, you won’t have to sacrifice your favorite holiday treats to avoid this trouble—that is, as long as you supplement with a comprehensive blend of lectin-binding ingredients found in VRP’s Lectin Lock™, before you sit down to eat. This unique formula’s combination of NAG, bladderwrack, okra, d-mannose and sodium alginate can protect your digestive tract from these troublesome lectins by safely binding them for removal from your body before they have the chance to wreak havoc on your delicate intestinal lining.^30-35 And that means a healthier, happier—and more delicious—holiday for you.

Remember, rich food combined with the stress of the holiday season can wreak havoc on your digestive tract, taking away the pleasure you would normally feel when indulging in good food while surrounded by good friends and family. Taking a combination of GI Cell Support, BioPro, Digestive Enzymes and Lectin Lock can strengthen your GI tract, ensuring that you can experience the pleasures of the holiday season without the pain and aggravation of GI upset.

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