DGL LICORICE by Nature's Life - 100 Chewable tablets

$12.97

A balance of adequate amounts of both corrosive gastric acid and protective mucin in the stomach is needed to ensure comfortable, easy digestion. If there is an imbalance between acid secretion and mucosal protection, acids can begin to irritate the stomach wall. The presence of harmful intestinal bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori, can also disrupt this balance. DGL licorice can help. The root of the licorice plant contains 10 triterpenes and 22 flavonoids, which are the constituents believed to be responsible for its beneficial properties. Flavonoids, in general, are known to inhibit both acid secretion and the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria. The proposed mechanism for DGL's action is that it stimulates the stomach's protective factors, particularly the growth and activity of mucosal cells. One reason for this beneficial effect may be that DGL increases blood flow to these tissues. Results have shown that DGL is equally, if not more effective than prescription drugs and antacid tablets. Each tablet contains a 10:1 concentrated extract of deglycyrrhizinated licored root. This product is sugar free and tastes great. The sugar alcohol sweeteners (such as xylitol) used in Nature's Life chewable DGL have minimal effect on blood glucose levels and insulin production and help to inhibit tooth decay.