Gastrointestinal disorders

5-HTP has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates symptoms. Take 100-300 mg of 5-HTP daily, in divided doses before meals, for many months.

Achyrocline satureioides promotes gastrointestinal health. Take achyrocline satureioides daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Alpha-ketoglutaric acid reduces and neutralizes ammonia in the body; prevents ammonia toxicity. Take alpha-ketoglutaric acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Andrographis is a bitter; stimulates digestion; stimulates digestive enzyme production; stimulates stomach acid production. Take 1-2 g of andrographis extract daily, containing 5% of andrographolide, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Angelica root is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates stomach pain and intestinal spasms; improves digestion. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Asian ginseng promotes stomach health; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 150-300 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; promotes gastrointestinal health. Take 6-12 mg of astaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Bilberry is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Take bilberry leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the labels.

Blessed thistle promotes gastrointestinal health. Take 3-6 g of blessed thistle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Calendula is an anti-inflammatory; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair; alleviates stomach and intestine inflammation and other symptoms. Take 3-6 teaspoon (15-30 g) of calendula flowers daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.