GI Balance by XYMOGEN – Soothing Digestive and Mucosal Support
GI Balance by XYMOGEN brings zinc L-carnosine, soothing botanicals, fruit ingredients, and porcine gastric mucin together in a gastrointestinal support formula. Designed for adults working with a healthcare professional, this 150-capsule bottle provides 30 labeled servings. It offers a capsule option for people who want a multi-ingredient approach to digestive wellness without mixing a flavored powder. The focus is on the digestive tract's protective lining and healthy bowel function, not simply on supplying digestive enzymes.
Key GI Balance Benefits
- Supports mucous membrane integrity, an important part of normal gastrointestinal function.
- Combines botanicals traditionally used for soothing digestive support, including slippery elm and marshmallow.
- Promotes healthy bowel function as part of a balanced digestive-health routine.
- Provides clearly stated ingredient amounts, including 16 mg of zinc per five-capsule serving, to help practitioners assess supplement overlap.
How GI Balance Works
The gastrointestinal lining helps maintain a boundary between the contents of the digestive tract and underlying tissues. GI Balance approaches digestive tract support through several complementary ingredient types: zinc in a carnosine complex, mucilage-containing plants, an amino sugar, and mucin. Mucilage is a gel-forming plant material associated with the traditional soothing use of herbs such as slippery elm and marshmallow. The formula also includes fruit ingredients and botanical extracts chosen to support daily digestive comfort and regularity.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Zinc L-carnosine: Combines zinc with carnosine and helps support gastrointestinal mucosal integrity.
- Slippery elm and marshmallow: Mucilage-containing botanicals traditionally used to soothe and support the digestive lining.
- N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine: An amino sugar used in the body's production of glycosaminoglycans, components associated with the mucosal barrier.
- Actazin® green kiwifruit: Contributes naturally occurring actinidin, a protein-degrading enzyme, within this broader digestive formula.
- GutGard™ licorice and quercetin: Add a standardized licorice extract and a plant flavonoid to the botanical blend.
This botanical digestive blend uses aloe leaf gel rather than aloe latex. It contains porcine gastric mucin, so a plant-based capsule shell does not make the complete formula vegetarian or vegan.
GI Balance Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking practitioner-guided daily digestive wellness support.
- People who prefer capsules and can follow the five-capsule daily recommendation.
- Individuals whose practitioner has reviewed the full botanical and animal-derived ingredient profile alongside medications and other supplements.
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 Zinc and Flavonoids Supplements collections.
Recommendation: Take 5 capsules daily, or use as directed by your healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 5 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Calories ... 15
Total Carbohydrate ... 3 g†
Zinc (as zinc L-carnosine) ... 16 mg
Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva)(bark) ... 500 mg **
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine ... 500 mg **
Aloe Vera 200:1 Extract (Aloe barbadensis)(leaf gel) ... 300 mg **
Porcine Gastric Mucin ... 200 mg **
Green Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa)(fruit)(5,000 AU actinidin)S1 ... 200 mg **
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)(root) ... 200 mg **
Licorice Extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra)(root)(3.5% glabridin)S2 ... 150 mg **
Quercetin (as quercetin dihydrate) ... 100 mg **
Prune (Prunus domestica)(fruit) ... 100 mg **
Chamomile Extract (Matricaria recutita)(flowering head)(1% apigenin-7-glucoside) ... 100 mg **
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)(bark) ... 100 mg **
Okra (Hibiscus esculentus)(pod) ... 100 mg **
† Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Daily Value (DV) not established.
S1. Actazin® is a registered trademark of Anagenix Ltd.
S2. GutGard™ is a trademark of Natural Remedies Ltd.
Other Ingredients: Capsule (hypromellose and water), hydroxypropyl cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, and silica.
Contains: Porcine gastric mucin.
Does Not Contain: Formulated to exclude: Wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, dairy products, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sesame, ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial colors, and artificial sweeteners.
Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions About GI Balance
What are the benefits of GI Balance?
GI Balance is designed to support gastrointestinal health, mucous membrane integrity, and healthy bowel function. It combines zinc L-carnosine with botanicals traditionally used for digestive comfort, plus N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, porcine gastric mucin, and fruit ingredients. This makes it a broader formula than a single zinc supplement. Its practical role is supportive: a healthcare professional can help decide whether this combination fits your digestive goals and how it belongs alongside food, hydration, and other daily habits.
Who should take GI Balance?
Adults seeking a practitioner-guided digestive-support formula may consider GI Balance, particularly if they prefer capsules to a flavored powder. Each labeled serving is five capsules, so consider whether that routine is manageable. The formula contains porcine gastric mucin and is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan preferences. It is not intended for children. If you take medication, have ingredient sensitivities, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a healthcare professional review the complete formula before starting.
Are there any side effects of taking GI Balance?
Individual tolerance can vary with a multi-ingredient supplement. Digestive upset or a sensitivity reaction is possible, and ingredients such as kiwifruit and chamomile deserve attention if you have known allergies. The manufacturer advises consultation before use and specifically calls for review of potential medication interactions. Include other supplements in that discussion, especially those containing zinc or overlapping botanicals. Stop use and seek professional advice if an unexpected reaction occurs; seek urgent care for a severe allergic reaction.
How does GI Balance support overall health?
Comfortable digestion, a healthy gastrointestinal lining, and regular bowel function are important parts of everyday wellness. GI Balance is formulated to support those functions through a combination of nutrients and traditionally used botanicals. It works best as one element of an individualized routine that also includes appropriate meals, fluids, and attention to persistent digestive changes. The capsule formula is distinct from GI Balance Powder: do not assume ingredients or serving amounts are interchangeable when choosing between them.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
