GI Microb-X is a blend of botanical extracts with a long history of use as natural antimicrobials. The ingredients provide a broad spectrum of activity against the most common pathogens present in the human GI tract in conditions of dysbiosis, while being relatively sparing of normal flora. The botanical substances in GI Microb-X are also commonly represented on sensitivity testing provided by the major functional laboratories performing stool analysis.
Anti-bacterial & anti-viral effects
Bacterial diarrhea
Anti fungi, protozoans, helminths (worms), and chlamydia
Parasitic gastrointestinal infections
GI dysbiosis
Fungal overgrowth (candida and geotrichum)
Anti-hemolytic coliform bacteria
Relieve pain from kidney stones, cystitis and nephritis
Serving Size:ÿÿ Two capsules Servings Per Container:ÿÿ60 vegetarian capsules
Active Ingredients:
Tribulus terrestris 400 mg ÿÿÿÿ[standardized to contain 40% furostanol saponins]
Wormwood (Artemisia annua).......300 mg ÿÿÿÿ(stem and leaves)
Black Walnut.......100 mg ÿÿÿÿ(Julglans nigra)(hull/leaves/bark)
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily upon arising and 2 capsules at bedtime. Change to taking with a meal if it causes stomach upset.
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The recommended usage for this product is two capsules upon arising and 2 capsules at bedtime. Change to taking with a meal if it causes stomach upset.
GI Microb-X Features:
Tribulus terrestris (also known as puncture vine), a member of the Zygophyllaceae family, is an annual herb found in many tropical and moderate areas of the world, including the US and Mexico, the Mediterranean region, and throughout Asia. Its health and medicinal effects are the result of active phytochemicals including steroidal saponins currently referred to by medical researchers and physicians as X steroidal saponins. These X steroidal saponins have the ability to influence the entire immune system of the body and have been shown to have anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects.
Berberine is a bitter-tasting, yellow, plant alkaloid with a long history of medicinal use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Berberine is present in the roots, rhizomes and stem bark of various plants including Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape), Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Coptis chinensis (coptis or goldenthread), and Berberis aristata (tree turmeric). Berberine has also been used historically as a dye, due to its yellow color. Varma first documented the use of berberine in 1933 for the eye infection chronic trachoma. There is clinical evidence to support berberine's use in the treatment of bacterial diarrhea. Berberine has also shown antimicrobial 2002. activity against bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths (worms), and chlamydia.
Artemesia anuua (Wormwood) demonstrates significant antimicrobial effects and has been traditionally used even in the treatment of malaria. It has a particular historic use of being used to treat parasitic gastrointestinal infections. It is derived from the inner bark (wood) of the Artemesia annua tree and it kills parasites (worms), therefore it became known by the common name of wormwood.
Juglans nigra (Black Walnut) also has a long history of use as an intestinal anti-parasitic (i.e. vermifuge, antihelmitic) in botanical medicine. It also possesses activity against common bacterial and fungal pathogens that occur in GI dysbiosis.
Grapefruit and other citrus seed extracts have long been used as antiseptics. They have been most specifically applied clinically to reduce fungal overgrowth by such common organisms as candida and geotrichum. Citrus seed extract also has demonstrated antibacterial function, most notoriously with hemolytic coliform bacteria.
Arctostaphylos uva ursi is grown throughout Asia, North America, and Europe and has a long history of medicinal use dating back to the 13th Century. The leaves have been used worldwide as a diuretic, astringent, antiseptic and treatment for urinary tract and gastrointestinal infections. A tea brewed with the leaves has also been used as a laxative. Arbutin, the main chemical constituent of uva ursi, is a phenolic glycoside that becomes hydrolyzed to hydroquinone. Both chemicals contribute to the antiseptic effects in the urinary and GI tracts. Other active constituents include tannins, mono and triterpenes, and flavonoids. Arbutin alone has also been reported to relieve pain from kidney stones, cystitis and nephritis.
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Customer Reviews
Bought this for SIBO
3/30/2010
Reviewed by Lori from Medina, Ohio.
I bought this on the recommendation of Julie. I have SIBO - Small Intestine bacterial overgrowth. Hopefully, it will help get rid of the bacteria. It doesn't have a taste to the capsules and doesn't seem to upset my stomach at all.
Bought this for SIBO
3/30/2010
Reviewed by Lori from Medina, Ohio.
I bought this on the recommendation of Julie. I have SIBO - Small Intestine bacterial overgrowth. Hopefully, it will help get rid of the bacteria. It doesn't have a taste to the capsules and doesn't seem to upset my stomach at all.
excellent product
1/12/2009
Reviewed by Fleur from Fort Worth, TX.
I have had Chron''s disease for many years and have found traditional medicine to only be useful for alleviating symptoms in the short term. After visiting a naturopath and learning to use this product in conjuction with probiotics and Digestizmes I have almost no symptoms and, ironically, have lost 9 lbs!
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