IBS GuardTM
IBS Guard is a proprietary blend of
Standardized Artichoke Leaf Extract and herbs
formulated to assist the digestive tract and
irritable bowel symptoms. The components of
this formula are complementary to one another and
have historical and scientific evidence to support
their effectiveness.
IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a functional
bowel disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It is
characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and
discomfort, bloating, gas, and alternating diarrhea
and constipation, typically over months or years.
Up to 20% of Americans have been diagnosed
with IBS, and symptoms of IBS account for over
3 million yearly visits to physicians. IBS is most
common among females, representing over 70% of
complaints, and IBS patients are more likely than
others to suffer from backaches, fatigue and
depression. The cause of IBS remains unknown,
although diet and stress regulation appear to reduce
the severity of symptoms.
Dietary changes that may prove helpful include the
avoidance of certain sugars and identifying and
eliminating foods to which you have a sensitivity or
allergic reaction. Evidence suggests that some
people with IBS don’t properly absorb the sugars
lactose (found in dairy products), fructose ( found
in fruit and fruit juice), and sorbitol, and should
avoid foods that contain them. Wheat bran has not
demonstrated the same benefit to people with IBS
as fiber from psyllium husks has, probably because
wheat is a common trigger for food sensitivity.
Fortunately, there is evidence that certain foods,
like artichoke and traditional herbal remedies,
may help with many of the symptoms. IBS
Guard combines the following botanicals:
Artichoke Leaf 4:1 Standardized Extract is rich
in cynarin, caffeoylquinic acids and flavonoids and
the choleretic (bile stimulating) action of the plant
has been well documented. In one study involving
553 people suffering from non-specific disorders
(including indigestion), 70% of participants
experienced reduced nausea, abdominal pain,
constipation and gas when consuming standardized
artichoke extract.
Ginger Root has been recommended for over
2,500 years as a Traditional Chinese Medicine for
abdominal bloating, vomiting, diarrhea and nausea.
Ginger is considered a tonic for the digestive tract,
stimulating digestion and intestinal muscles. The
root is rich in volatile oils, gingerols, shogaols and
aromatic constituents.
Peppermint Leaf was recognized in early 18th
century Europe as a carminative (prevents and
relieves intestinal gas) and for its ability to reduce
indigestion and the spasms in the intestinal tract
often associated with IBS. Peppermint leaves yield
a volatile oil composed primarily of menthol and
menthone.
Caraway Seed is a digestive aid that was first used
as far back as 1500 BC and is still recognized
today for its carminative action and ability to
relieve discomfort, gas and bowel spasm.
Participants in research studies using caraway and
peppermint together experienced overall
improvement in their IBS symptoms when
compared to a placebo group. Caraway contains
volatile oils rich in carvone and limonene.
Arizona Natural EDTA formula is designed to
supplement an intravenous chelation therapy
or to assist in the removal of toxic and
undesirable minerals. Because EDTA can also
remove some minerals that are essential to
good nutrition, it is recommended that you
include a multi vitamin and mineral supplement
in your diet.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is an idiopathic, noninflammatory
intestinal disorder with no known
cause. IBS Guard may help with the management
of the symptoms associated with IBS when used in
conjunction with a prescribed diet.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
