Gastro Support 90c by Theramedix – Digestive Comfort and Digestive Enzyme Support
Gastro Support capsules by Theramedix combine a five-ingredient herbal blend with digestive enzymes for occasional digestive discomfort. Each vegetable capsule brings together marshmallow, licorice, quercetin, ginger, and psyllium alongside enzymes that work on different parts of food. This combination distinguishes the formula from a single-enzyme supplement focused only on dairy or starch.
Key Gastro Support 90c Benefits
- Supports digestive comfort with botanicals traditionally used as part of a digestive wellness routine.
- Provides digestive enzyme support for breaking down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in mixed meals.
- Includes lactase for lactose breakdown and enzymes that act on selected plant carbohydrates.
- Combines food-breakdown enzymes with marshmallow root mucilage and the antioxidant properties of quercetin.
How Gastro Support 90c Works
Enzymes act like specialized scissors: each cuts particular food components into smaller pieces. Amylase and glucoamylase act on starch, peptidase works on protein fragments, and lipase breaks down fats. Lactase acts on milk sugar, while cellulase, hemicellulase, and pectinase act on plant carbohydrates. The herbal blend complements this food-focused approach. Psyllium contributes a fiber-containing botanical, but this capsule is not a replacement for dietary fiber.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Marshmallow (root): Contains mucilage, plant carbohydrates that bind water and form a gel-like material. This water-holding characteristic explains its traditional role as a soothing botanical in digestive-support formulas, rather than as an enzyme that breaks down food.
- Licorice (root) extract: Traditionally used for digestive comfort, licorice supplies plant compounds distinct from digestive enzymes. This formula does not identify the extract as deglycyrrhizinated, so licorice-related blood pressure and medication precautions remain important.
- Quercetin Dihydrate: A plant flavonoid with antioxidant properties, meaning it can interact with reactive molecules called free radicals. Its role differs from enzyme activity; it does not split starch, protein, or fat into smaller components.
- Ginger (root): A familiar digestive botanical containing pungent compounds called gingerols. Ginger complements the formula's digestive-comfort focus, but it is not a substitute for the starch-, fat-, or protein-breaking actions of the enzyme blend.
- Proprietary Enzyme Blend: Includes Amylase, which starts starch breakdown, and glucoamylase, which further releases glucose from starch fragments. Other enzymes act on fats, protein fragments, lactose, and plant carbohydrates, providing complementary food-breakdown functions rather than one enzyme doing every job.
Gastro Support 90c Is Formulated For
- Adults considering a combined botanical and enzyme approach to occasional digestive discomfort.
- People seeking support for food breakdown across several meal components, with practitioner guidance where needed.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other GI Digestion/Enzyme Supplements, GI Health Supplements, and Theramedix collections.
Recommendation: Take one (1) capsule before each meal or snack, and as needed between meals.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
Proprietary Herbal Blend ... 286 mg †
Marshmallow (root), Licorice (root) extract, Quercetin Dihydrate, Ginger (root), Psyllium (seed husk)
Proprietary Enzyme Blend ... 104 mg †
Amylase, Peptidase, Pectinase, Lipase (2 sources), Glucoamylase, Cellulase (2 sources), Alpha-Galactosidase, Hemicellulase, Lactase, Invertase
† Daily Value (DV) not established
Other Ingredients: Vegetable capsule (hypromellose and water), Phytase, Magnesium Stearate
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to excessive heat.
Additional precautions: Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Licorice can raise blood pressure, lower potassium, and cause serious heart rhythm problems. Ask your practitioner before use if you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, consume a high-salt diet, or take corticosteroids or other medicines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gastro Support 90c
What are the benefits of Gastro Support 90c?
Gastro Support combines botanicals for occasional digestive comfort with enzymes that help break down different food components. Its 286 mg herbal blend contains marshmallow, licorice, quercetin, ginger, and psyllium, while the 104 mg enzyme blend includes amylase, lipase, peptidase, and lactase among other enzymes. That makes it a broader formula than a lactase-only supplement. The ingredient amounts within each blend are not individually specified, and the capsule does not replace fiber-rich foods or individualized dietary guidance.
Who should take Gastro Support 90c?
Adults exploring a botanical-and-enzyme supplement for occasional digestive discomfort can discuss Gastro Support with their healthcare practitioner. It suits someone looking for several enzyme functions in one vegetable capsule rather than support for just one food component. Because the herbal blend includes licorice, people with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, or medication use need particular guidance. Pregnancy, nursing, and use in children also require professional advice rather than assuming this adult-oriented formula is appropriate.
Are there any side effects of taking Gastro Support 90c?
Digestive upset or sensitivity to an ingredient is possible with Gastro Support. Its licorice extract deserves particular attention: licorice can raise blood pressure, lower potassium, and cause serious heart rhythm problems, especially with prolonged use or in susceptible people. High salt intake, heart or kidney conditions, and corticosteroid use are reasons to consult your practitioner first. Seek guidance during pregnancy or nursing and with any medication. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to excessive heat.
How does Gastro Support 90c support overall health?
Gastro Support focuses on digestion, one part of everyday nutritional wellness. Its enzymes act on specific food components: amylase and glucoamylase work on starches, lipase works on fats, peptidase acts on protein fragments, and lactase breaks down lactose. The botanicals bring a different emphasis, including marshmallow's water-binding mucilage and quercetin's antioxidant properties. This combination complements a balanced eating pattern without supplying a complete diet, replacing dietary fiber, or guaranteeing better nutrient absorption for every person.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
