Ultra Gest

A COMPREHENSIVE FORMULA DESIGNED TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY STOMACH FOR TOTAL DIGESTIVE HEALTH. ULTRAGEST PROVIDES TWO FORMS OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID, PEPSIN, AND HERBAL BITTERS WITH TRADITIONAL USE IN THE SUPPORT OF GOOD DIGESTION.

• Supports proper digestion
• Aids vitamin/mineral absorption/digestion

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Serving size: 1 capsule
Servings per container: 90

Amounts per serving

• Betaine HCI........300 mg.
• Glutamic HCI........150 mg.
• Pepsin (1:10,000 lactose free)........25 mg.
• Gentian root........25 mg.
• Ammonium chloride........70 mg.

Suggested Dose:  Take 1-2 capsules mid to end each of meal or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Read Customer questions and answers about Digestive Health in our FAQ.

Optimal digestive health is essential for overall well-being. BioGenesis Nutraceuticals, Inc. provides very effective digestive aid formulas to support gastrointestinal function and overall health. Ultra Gest is designed to be well tolerated and support both digestion and balancing of intestinal microflora.

Before nutrients enter the absorptive environment of the small intestine they must pass through the stomach. The stomach plays a role in the digestion of proteins and certain B vitamins. The functions of the stomach are largely dependant upon its highly acidic environment which works to further breakdown food particles and activate specific enzymes.

Ultra Gest provides two forms of hydrochloric acid, Betaine HCl and Glutamic HCl. Glutamic HCl has been reported to be gentler on the stomach. Betaine, or trimethylglycine, acts not only as a carrier for hydrochloric acid, but also as a methyl donor for important liver detoxification pathways. Pepsin is the active portion of Pepsinogen and acts as a protein-digesting enzyme in the stomach. The HCl in Ultra Gest acts to enhance conversion of endogenous inactive Pepsinogen to active Pepsin. Ammonium Chloride and Gentiana lutea act to enhance endogenous HCl production.

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