O2B Bowel Wellness 90s

INGREDIENTS:

Each capsule contains:

• Psyllium (equiv. to) 1350mg
• Cascara (equiv. to) 112mg
• Slippery Elm (equiv. to) 900mg
• Linseed / Flax fibre 90mg
• Fennel (equiv. to) 450mg

Psyllium

Psyllium Seed Husks are a packed with soluble plant fibre that works as a bulking agent to support digestive regularity. As a pre-biotic (preferred food of probiotics) Psyllium Seed Husks support the entire digestive process including probiotic numbers. When in the digestive tract, Psyllium has a mucilage component that absorbs water and swells, supporting bulkier stools and regular elimination. Psyllium is used to support a healthy weight management program as it supports a healthy appetite and detoxification of the liver.

Cascara

Cascara Sagrada Bark was traditionally used by the Native Americans as part of their medicinal folklore.  In the early 1800’s the aged bark was thought to support healthy intestinal and bowel motility (movement), leading to healthy bowel elimination.  Cascara contains anthraquinone derivatives that may stimulate peristalsis, the vigorous wavelike contractions of the large intestine that keep food moving through the digestive system. Can have a laxative effect and decrease the absorption of other supplements or medications.

Slippery Elm

The inner bark of North American elm is very nutrient dense and has long been used by Native American Indians. O2B Slippery Elm bark powder contains a complex mixture of biologically active compounds including antioxidants, beta-carotene and other flavonoids like proanthocyanidins, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, chromium, zinc and vitamins B1,B2, B3 and vitamin C. What makes Slippery Elm bark powder so effective is that when in contact with water it forms a mucilaginous gel made of polysaccharides that is soothing to tissue that it comes into contact with. Taken internally it can support healthy function of the whole digestive tract. It also has astringent effects, tightening the surfaces on which it contacts to support the defensive barriers of the immune system.

Flax Seed Fibre

Flax Seeds are packed full of amino acids and are one of the most concentrated plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, containing 50 to 60 per cent omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha linolenic acid (ALA). Flaxseeds are also rich in dietary soluble fibre, antioxidants, B vitamins, dietary fibre, lignans, protein and potassium.  All of which support healthy bowel movements and regularity.

Fennel

The volatile oils found in fennel seeds support the secretion of bile from the gallbladder to support healthy digestion and compounds like anethole, fenchone and estragole possess anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties to support and relax the muscles within the digestive system. Also thought to support healthy fat metabolism and normal blood-sugar management.