Digestive Ingredient Solutions

A variety of digestive complaints and instances of more complicated gastrointestinal (GI) issues are on the rise, including digestive intolerances to gluten and lactose. When the digestive ability is impaired, the result is often felt as pain, discomfort, or as abnormal emissions (gaseous and in fecal matter). 

Nutraceutical ingredient suppliers continue to study how compounds of natural origin may positively impact digestive issues and promote digestive health and wellness. What follows is a representative sampling of what is available for formulas and functional foods/beverages that help consumers support healthy digestive function. Please refer to our December issue's "International Buyer's Guide," for many more.
 
Xsto Solutions, Morristown, NJ
PepZin GI:While most digestive aids focus either on suppressing or neutralizing stomach acid, Zinc-Carnosine is unique in that it supports the natural cytoprotective mechanisms without interfering in the normal digestive process (i.e. acid suppression), according to Dan Murray, vice president business developm