Gut Health Formula (formerly Gastriplex)

Gut Health Formula (formerly Gastriplex®) Details

Intolerance to various foods is common among dogs, cats, and horses. In some instances, the intolerance can be caused by problem foods, indiscreet eating (like from a garbage can), treatment with antibiotics, and stress. In other instances, however, the intolerance can result from a systemic issue the animal is having, in which case treating the cause of the intolerance is essential. An increase in the permeability of the animal’s gut that results in the absorption of larger protein fragments is often at the root of the problem. By decreasing gut permeability, which improves the overall integrity of the gut, the animal’s intolerance to foods can be greatly reduced. ThorneVET’s Gut Health Formula (formerly Gastriplex®) is an innovative and comprehensive intestinal support product that does two things: first, it combines amino acids and botanicals that provide mucosal support and gut integrity, and second, it combines probiotics and other nutrients that support the GI tract’s normal inflammatory response.

The amino acid L-glutamine plays a key role in maintaining mucosal cell integrity and gut barrier function. L-Glutamine also enhances the gut’s immune function, in part by increasing the production of secretory immunoglobulin A, an antibody that promotes immune function. N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG), helps maintain normal intestinal permeability because it enhances mucus production and is involved in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans, the building blocks of the gut’s connective tissue. Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that helps to decrease intestinal permeability. Like L-glutamine, this beneficial yeast exerts its protective effect on the GI tract by increasing the production of secretory immunoglobulin A. Bacillus coagulans is a safe and effective probiotic that survives in stomach acid and produces lactic acid in the intestine. The probiotics in Gut Health Formula (formerly Gastriplex®) can be very effective in helping to maintain a healthy GI tract in an animal. The botanical, slippery elm, which has demulcent and emollient properties, provides soothing protection for the mucus membranes of the intestinal tract, and deglycyrrhizinated licorice supports a healthy intestinal lining by increasing blood flow and maintaining normal muscle relaxation. Quercetin is a potent flavonoid that has significant positive action in the intestinal tract. Gut Health Formula (formerly Gastriplex®) contains ThorneVET’s exclusive, well-absorbed form of quercetin: quercetin phytosome.


 

Suggested Use:
Cats: 1 capsule daily
Dogs: 1 capsule per 15 lbs body weight daily
Horses: 12-20 capsules daily

Serving Size: 1 Piece

Active Ingredients per Capsule:
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine .. 100 mg
L-Glutamine ... 100 mg
Slippery Elm (bark) (Ulmus rubra) ... 100 mg
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) (root) (Glycyrrhiza spp.) ... 25 mg
Bacillus coagulans* ... 25 mg
Quercetin Phytosome (Sophora japonica concentrate (leaf) / Phosphatidylcholine complex from Sunflower) ... 25 mg
Saccharomyces boulardii ... 25 mg
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) ... 12.5 mg
Folic Acid ... 50 mcg

Inactive ingredients: Arabic gum, sweet potato powder, buffered white distilled vinegar, canola oil, citric acid, guar gum, maltodextrin, natural poultry flavor, rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin, sunflower oil, topioca starch, vegetable glycerin.

 
Cautions: Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. Consult with your veterinarian before using this product in animals with: clotting disorders; being treated with anticoagulant medications; with diabetes or any metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia; with a history of urinary tract stones; with known allergies to shellfish. If animal’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Administer during or after the animal has eaten to reduce incidence of gastrointestinal upset. Caution with diabetes. Absorption with drugs taken simultaneously may be delayed. Not to be used with blood thinners. Potential drug interactions. Use cautiously in immunosuppressed animals, especially young animals.
Warnings: For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately. This product should not be given to animals that are intended for human consumption.