Digestive System

The Digestive System

The digestive system carries out a series of physical and chemical changes by which food is broken down in preparation for absorption from the intestinal system into the bloodstream. The digestive system includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine (colon).
Digestive juices, called "enzymes," cause the chemical breakdown of food. Further processing takes place in the small and large intestine. Imbalances in this system affect nutrient absorption and therefore impact all other body systems.

The circulatory system is often affected by imbalances in the digestive system as unwanted toxins are absorbed and elimination is stagnated. The need for efficient digestion cannot be over-stated

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Herbs and Herbal Combinations that affect the digestive system include:

AG-C Nutritionally supports the digestive and detoxifying functions of the body. Promotes normal functioning of the circulatory, urinary and digestive systems.

AG-X Nutritionally supports the digestive system to enhance food digestion.

BLG-X Nutritionally supports the digestive system and aids digestion by helping increase the production of digestive fluids and enzymes, particularly bile.

Burdock Burdock is an excellent source of chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon and zinc.

Capsicum Aptly described as the plant that bites back, Capsicum is a common condiment in some cultures. The plant grows in warm climates and is added to many herbal formulas as a catalyst for the other herbs. Its red colour is partly due to its high vitamin A (beta-carotene) content. Vitamin A is essential for normal vision, growth, cellular activity, reproduction and healthy immune system. Capsicum influences circulation and blood flow (just watch someone’s face when they eat a food laced with it).

Catnip and Fennel Catnip and Fennel is a synergistic combination of two time-honoured herbs which primarily support the digestive and nervous systems. Catnip is a source of vitamins A, C and B-complex and also contains magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium and a trace of sulphur. Fennel contains potassium, sulphur and sodium.

CLT-X Nutritionally supports the digestive and intestinal system. High in fibre, niacin, selenium, chromium and zinc.

Digestive Enzymes These enhance the digestive process, with the additional support of natural food enzymes, by supplementing the natural production of hydrochloric acid, bile salts and digestive enzymes.

Fat Grabbers Nature’s Sunshine has help for those who want to absorb less fat. Fat Grabbers is a fibre supplement containing psyllium hulls, chickweed herb, lecithin, and guar gum. It effectively limits the amount of fat in one’s diet, making it easier to achieve weight management goals.

Garden Essence Garden Essence delivers the full spectrum of plant enzymes in a blend of five
digestion-enhancing herbs. Therefore, you can enjoy the benefits of eating fresh raw fruits and vegetables in the convenience of a capsule. The herbal food blend acts as a digestive aid and enzyme stabilizer to further enhance and prolong the enzyme activity.

Ginger Ginger nutritionally supports the digestive process. The root has a strong, sweet scent. It contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, ash, calcium, phosphorous, iron, sodium, potassium, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, silicon, magnesium and manganese.
Much media attention has been given to ginger’s effectiveness in preventing nausea due to stomach upset or motion sickness.

HY-A Nutritionally supports the functions of the adrenal glands, pancreas, liver and digestive systems.

LIV-A Designed to restore normal liver function and enhance digestive and detoxifying functions. High in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, riboflavin and vitamin A.

LIV-C Nutritionally supports the liver. In Chinese tradition the liver affects nervous tension and depression.

LIV-Gd LIV-Gd with milk thistle (silymarin) provides nutritional support to the liver. The liver performs over 500 functions and is one of the body’s main detoxifying organs.

Marshmallow
& Pepsin Nutritionally supports the digestive and intestinal systems to enhance the digestive process and promote the normal function of the colon.

P-14 Provides nutritional support to the digestive and glandular systems. Formulated to provide nutrients that must be present for proper function of the prostate and pancreas. It is a good source of chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, silicon, tin and zinc.

Papaya Mint Papaya Mint Tablets nutritionally support the digestive system, but they can also be used as a tasty breath mint. Papaya fruit contains proteolytic enzymes that function in the digestion of protein, while peppermint leaves contain aromatic compounds capable of triggering the production of digestive fluids. Together, they work to support the digestive system.

PBS PBS supports the pancreas and blood sugar levels.

SP#1 Special Formula #1 contains 15 herbs that support the body’s digestive and eliminative functions. Both of these systems require attention for optimal health to be achieved. The formula contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, silicon and zinc.

Safflower Safflowers are a natural nutritional aid for the digestive system. The plant is high in chromium, potassium, selenium, sodium and unsaturated fatty acids.

UC-C A general tonic formula that helps rejuvenate and enhance the digestive, circulatory and immune systems.

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AG-C	Nutritionally supports the digestive and detoxifying functions of the body. Promotes normal functioning of the circulatory, urinary and digestive systems.
AG-X	Nutritionally supports the digestive system to enhance food digestion.
BLG-X	Nutritionally supports the digestive system and aids digestion by helping increase the production of digestive fluids and enzymes, particularly bile.
Burdock	Burdock is an excellent source of chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon and zinc.
Capsicum	Aptly described as the plant that bites back, Capsicum is a common condiment in some cultures. The plant grows in warm climates and is added to many herbal formulas as a catalyst for the other herbs. Its red colour is partly due to its high vitamin A (beta-carotene) content. Vitamin A is essential for normal vision, growth, cellular activity, reproduction and healthy immune system. Capsicum influences circulation and blood flow (just watch someone’s face when they eat a food laced with it).
Catnip and Fennel	Catnip and Fennel is a synergistic combination of two time-honoured herbs which primarily support the digestive and nervous systems. Catnip is a source of vitamins A, C and B-complex and also contains magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium and a trace of sulphur. Fennel contains potassium, sulphur and sodium.
CLT-X	Nutritionally supports the digestive and intestinal system. High in fibre, niacin, selenium, chromium and zinc.
Digestive Enzymes	These enhance the digestive process, with the additional support of natural food enzymes, by supplementing the natural production of hydrochloric acid, bile salts and digestive enzymes.
Fat Grabbers	Nature’s Sunshine has help for those who want to absorb less fat. Fat Grabbers is a fibre supplement containing psyllium hulls, chickweed herb, lecithin, and guar gum. It effectively limits the amount of fat in one’s diet, making it easier to achieve weight management goals.
Garden Essence	Garden Essence delivers the full spectrum of plant enzymes in a blend of five digestion-enhancing herbs. Therefore, you can enjoy the benefits of eating fresh raw fruits and vegetables in the convenience of a capsule. The herbal food blend acts as a digestive aid and enzyme stabilizer to further enhance and prolong the enzyme activity.
Ginger	Ginger nutritionally supports the digestive process. The root has a strong, sweet scent. It contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, ash, calcium, phosphorous, iron, sodium, potassium, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, silicon, magnesium and manganese. Much media attention has been given to ginger’s effectiveness in preventing nausea due to stomach upset or motion sickness.
HY-A	Nutritionally supports the functions of the adrenal glands, pancreas, liver and digestive systems.
LIV-A	Designed to restore normal liver function and enhance digestive and detoxifying functions. High in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, riboflavin and vitamin A.
LIV-C	Nutritionally supports the liver. In Chinese tradition the liver affects nervous tension and depression.
LIV-Gd	LIV-Gd with milk thistle (silymarin) provides nutritional support to the liver. The liver performs over 500 functions and is one of the body’s main detoxifying organs.
Marshmallow & Pepsin	Nutritionally supports the digestive and intestinal systems to enhance the digestive process and promote the normal function of the colon.
P-14	Provides nutritional support to the digestive and glandular systems. Formulated to provide nutrients that must be present for proper function of the prostate and pancreas. It is a good source of chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, silicon, tin and zinc.
Papaya Mint	Papaya Mint Tablets nutritionally support the digestive system, but they can also be used as a tasty breath mint. Papaya fruit contains proteolytic enzymes that function in the digestion of protein, while peppermint leaves contain aromatic compounds capable of triggering the production of digestive fluids. Together, they work to support the digestive system.
PBS	PBS supports the pancreas and blood sugar levels.
SP#1	Special Formula #1 contains 15 herbs that support the body’s digestive and eliminative functions. Both of these systems require attention for optimal health to be achieved. The formula contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, silicon and zinc.
Safflower	Safflowers are a natural nutritional aid for the digestive system. The plant is high in chromium, potassium, selenium, sodium and unsaturated fatty acids.
UC-C	A general tonic formula that helps rejuvenate and enhance the digestive, circulatory and immune systems.