A unique, broad-spectrum combination that supports healthy immune responses. Barrier Integrity, a natural powder with a great lemonade and strawberry flavor, combines glutamine, prebiotic fiber, and plant extracts to support healthy immune responses. Key researched ingredients include L-glutamine, arabinogalactan, astragalus root, BENEGUT® perilla leaf extract, and deglycyrrhizinated licorice root extract. L-glutamine is a semi-essential amino acid produced by the body. Much research has been conducted on its role in gastrointestinal and immune health. Arabinogalactan, a prebiotic fiber found in high concentrations in North American larches, has been studied for its ability to increase the concentration of beneficial bacteria, such as Bacteroidetes and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. Astragalus root extract is classified as an adaptogen that promotes mental and physical resistance to stress, in addition to supporting immune cell activity and function. Adaptogens, such as astragalus, support physiological and cellular homeostasis and have positive effects on immune function and antioxidant defenses. BENEGUT® Perilla Leaf Extract, an aqueous extraction of Perilla frutescens leaves, contains a special flavanoid fraction, as well as the natural compounds vicenin-2 and rosmarinic acid. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root extract is also listed among the ingredients and has been researched for its role in maintaining intestinal comfort.
Adults: Take 1 scoop daily with at least 1 cup (250 mL) of water or juice, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Shake or stir until dissolved. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Maintain adequate fluid intake.
Medicinal Ingredients (per scoop [approximately 5.7 g]): Arabinogalactan (from Larix laricina wood) | 2.4 g L-Glutamine | 2.4 g Benegut® Perilla (Perilla frutescens) Leaf Extract | 150 mg (5:1, 750 mg dry equivalent) Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) Root Extract | 200 mg (15-20:1, 3-4 g dry equivalent) Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Root Extract | 50 mg (8-10:1, 400-500 mg dry equivalent) Nonmedicinal Ingredients: Citric acid, natural strawberry and lemonade flavors, malic acid, purified stevia leaf extract.
