MegaGuard - 60 Capsules | Microbiome Labs
MegaGuard™ is a novel digestive aid that combines protective licorice polyphenols, cleansing artichoke leaf extract, and soothing ginger to promote normal digestion, regulate stomach acid, balance H. pylori levels, and reduce occasional digestive discomforts such as gas, bloating, and indigestion. With the power of these herbs combined, MegaGuard™️ provides unique and comprehensive digestive support, bowel regularity, and gastric protection.
GUTGARD® LICORICE FLAVONOIDS | 75 mg
Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has a long history of use for treating digestive discomforts.1 In Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, liquorice is well-known for its ability to protect the gastric mucosa and modulate everyday inflammation. One of the most commonly known active ingredients in liquorice is a saponin called glycyrrhizin that has been used as an emulsifier and sweetener in the food industry. However, most supplements contain deglycyrrhizinated liquorice (DGL) because large amounts of glycyrrhizin have been associated with serious adverse side effects like elevated blood pressure and lowered potassium levels. Gutgard® liquorice flavonoids are entirely different from DGL with respect to chemistry, composition, manufacturing, and mechanisms of action. While a classical extract of DGL does not contain any significant quantity of flavonoids, Gutgard® is standardized to contain more than 10% total flavonoids and less than 0.5% glycyrrhizin to avoid undesirable effects. More than 50 flavonoids have been identified in Gutgard® which have been shown to have beneficial activity for digestive complaints.2 In fact, Gutgard® liquorice flavonoids have been shown to protect the stomach lining and balance Helicobacter pylori levels much more effectively than regular DGL extracts.3 Gutgard® liquorice can also relieve occasional indigestion, bloating, and stomach pain at 150mg/day.
ARTICHOKE LEAF EXTRACT | 320 mg
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf extract (ALE) has also been used in traditional medicine as a digestive aid. The bitter compounds, particularly chloropicrin, are responsible for the digestive benefits of artichoke. ALE has been shown to increase bile production, protect the liver, balance blood lipids, and act as an antispasmodic.4-10 In 2003, German researchers demonstrated that 640mg/day of artichoke leaf extracts significantly improved digestive symptoms like bloating and fullness as well as the quality of life in 244 patients with functional dyspepsia. Though the study was conducted over 6 weeks, the majority of the treatment group saw relief of their digestive symptoms in the first week.11
GINGER ROOT EXTRACT (20%) | 30 mg
Ginger (Zinziber Officinalis) has been used as a digestive aid in Eastern medicine for generations. Studies have demonstrated that ginger accelerates gastric emptying and can relieve occasional bouts of nausea and vomiting.12-13 Gingerols and shogaols, the active polyphenolic compounds in ginger, appear to be responsible for such effects by weakly inhibiting cholinergic M3 and serotonergic 5-HT3 receptors, whose temporary dysfunction is responsible for nausea, vomiting, and hypomotility.14-15 Ginger extracts with a higher gingerol content (20-30% gingerols) are stronger and more effective at relieving digestive discomforts. In 2015, an Italian study of 126 patients found that the daily combination of 40 mg of ginger extracts (25-30% gingerols) with 200 mg of artichoke leaf extracts reduced the severity and frequency of common digestive symptoms like nausea, bloating, early satiety, and abdominal pain 17% more effectively than just artichoke leaf extract alone.16 While most ginger extracts only contain 5% gingerols, MegaGuardTM contains 60 mg of high potency ginger root extract (20% gingerols) for maximum strength.
Key Features
Licorice Polyphenols – Helps maintain healthy H. pylori levels and soothe digestion. Artichoke Leaf Extract – Supports bile flow and digestive cleansing. Ginger – Calms the stomach, helps reduce gas and bloating. Comprehensive Gut Support – Promotes balanced stomach acid and overall digestive comfort.
Ingredients
| Active Ingredients | Per 1Capsules | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Artichoke Leaf Extract (Cynara scolymus, std. to 5% Cynaropicrin) | 320 mg | - |
| Ginger Root Extract (Zingiber officinale, std. to 20% gingerols) | 30 mg | - |
| GutGard® Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra) | 75 mg | - |
| *NRV = Nutrient Reference Value according to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 - = Nutrient Reference Value not established | ||
Important Information
Warnings:
- For adults only.
- Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
- Natural colour variation may occur in this product.
Storage:
- Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Dosage & Storage Information
- Ages 8+: Take one capsule with lunch and dinner, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner
