GI Relief 180c by Thorne – Digestive Comfort Botanical Supplement
GI Relief capsules by Thorne combine four botanicals for digestive comfort and soothing support for the lining of the digestive tract. This 180-capsule formula pairs deglycyrrhizinated licorice with marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, and aloe vera gel rather than digestive enzymes or probiotics.
Key GI Relief 180c Benefits
- Supports the mucous membranes that line the digestive tract, helping maintain comfort in the esophagus and stomach with a complementary blend of four botanical ingredients.
- Provides soothing support when occasional digestive discomfort follows overindulgence in food or drink, without relying on stimulant laxative ingredients.
- Combines mucilage-containing roots and bark with aloe gel for gentle, botanical support of everyday gastrointestinal comfort.
How GI Relief 180c Works
The digestive tract has a moist, mucus-lined surface. Marshmallow root and slippery elm bark contain mucilage, plant compounds that become gel-like when moistened. Together with aloe gel and DGL, these botanicals provide GI mucous membrane support. The formula focuses on soothing this surface rather than breaking down food with added enzymes or supplying live bacteria.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) extract: Selected for soothing support of the digestive lining, DGL is licorice with glycyrrhizin removed. That distinction matters because glycyrrhizin in ordinary licorice can affect blood pressure and potassium. This specialized form is not interchangeable with ordinary licorice root, and medication use still warrants practitioner review.
- Marshmallow powder: The root supplies mucilage that takes up water and forms a soft gel. This helps explain its traditional use as a soothing botanical for mucous membranes and its place in a formula focused on digestive comfort, rather than enzyme-based digestion.
- Slippery Elm powder: Slippery elm bark also contains mucilage, contributing a slippery, gel-like consistency when mixed with water. Its role complements marshmallow root in providing soothing botanical support for the digestive tract's moist lining.
- Aloe Vera (Gel, dehydrate powder): Aloe gel contains water-binding plant carbohydrates that give it its characteristic gel consistency. This formula uses the dehydrated gel, not the latex portion associated with stimulant laxative effects, to complement the other soothing botanicals without a laxative-focused approach.
GI Relief 180c Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking botanical digestive support for occasional discomfort associated with food or drink.
- People looking for a blend centered on soothing mucous membranes, rather than a probiotic or digestive enzyme product.
- Those who have reviewed the formula with their practitioner when medication use, breastfeeding, or an existing health concern affects supplement selection. Do not use during pregnancy.
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Recommendation: Take 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Serving Size: Two Capsules
Servings Per Container: 90
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) extract (root) (Glycyrrhiza spp.) ... 350 mg
Marshmallow powder (root) (Althaea officinalis) ... 200 mg
Slippery Elm powder (bark) (Ulmus rubra) ... 100 mg
Aloe Vera (Gel, dehydrate powder) (Aloe barbadensis) ... 50 mg
*Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
Does Not Contain: Gluten Free
Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
TAMPER EVIDENT: Use only if bottle is sealed.
WARNING: If pregnant, do not use this product.
ALLERGY WARNING: This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Manufacturer's INTERACTIONS statement: There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.
This manufacturer statement is not a guarantee that interactions cannot occur. Review use with your practitioner if you take medicines, especially corticosteroids, or are breastfeeding. Licorice-corticosteroid interactions have been reported; the implications for this DGL-containing blend should be assessed individually.
Frequently Asked Questions About GI Relief 180c
What are the benefits of GI Relief 180c?
GI Relief 180c combines DGL, marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, and aloe vera gel to support digestive comfort and soothe the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. Its focus is the digestive lining, not providing enzymes or probiotic organisms.
Who should take GI Relief 180c?
GI Relief 180c is intended for adults looking for botanical support for occasional digestive discomfort, including after overindulgence in food or drink. It is not suitable during pregnancy or for anyone with hypersensitivity to an ingredient. Review this four-botanical blend with your practitioner if you use medicines or are breastfeeding.
Are there any side effects of taking GI Relief 180c?
GI Relief 180c contains four botanicals, so individual reactions are possible. The manufacturer warns: If pregnant, do not use this product. This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Use only if bottle is sealed. Although the manufacturer reports no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date, this is not a guarantee. Licorice-corticosteroid interactions have been reported; ask your practitioner about this DGL-containing formula if you take corticosteroids or other medicines. Oral aloe use also warrants caution while breastfeeding.
How does GI Relief 180c support overall health?
GI Relief 180c supports overall well-being through its focused role in digestive comfort. Marshmallow root and slippery elm supply mucilage, while aloe gel and DGL complement the soothing botanical blend. It does not replace a balanced diet or evaluation of persistent digestive symptoms.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.