GlutaShield® Chocolate by Ortho Molecular Products – Gut Health & Intestinal Barrier Support
GlutaShield® Chocolate by Ortho Molecular Products is a practitioner-formulated L-glutamine supplement designed to support the health and barrier function of the gastrointestinal lining. This gut health supplement provides targeted nutrients that help maintain intestinal mucosal barrier integrity, healthy gut epithelium, and concentrated nutrition for GI cells.
Key GlutaShield® Chocolate Benefits
- Supports GI barrier health and intestinal lining integrity
- Helps maintain normal inflammatory balance and healthy gut epithelium
- Provides concentrated nutrition for gastrointestinal cells with L-glutamine
- Supports healthy mucosal surface function with deglycyrrhized licorice root extract
- Promotes digestive comfort with targeted gut lining support nutrients
How GlutaShield® Chocolate Works
GlutaShield® Chocolate works by supplying nutrients that support the gut mucosal epithelium, the lining that helps the body digest and absorb dietary nutrients while maintaining a healthy barrier. Its formula combines L-glutamine powder, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, DGL licorice, aloe vera, vitamin A, and zinc to help maintain healthy GI structure and function.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- L-Glutamine USP: Serves as nutrition for the gut lining and supports healthy mucosal barrier function.
- N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine: A mucin precursor that supports mucus production within the GI tract.
- Deglycyrrhized Licorice Root Extract: Helps maintain a healthy mucosal surface and normal inflammatory balance.
- Aloe vera Leaf Gel Extract: Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and healthy mucus production.
- Zinc: Supports gut and immune health while helping maintain GI barrier function.
GlutaShield® Chocolate is available in chocolate flavor and is formulated as a convenient daily powder.
GlutaShield® Chocolate Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking intestinal barrier support and GI lining nourishment
- Those looking for a practitioner-quality chocolate gut health powder
- Individuals who want targeted support for healthy gut epithelium and mucosal integrity
- People seeking a formula with L-glutamine, DGL, aloe vera, zinc, and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine
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. You may also want to explore our other GLP-1 Gut Health collection.
Recommendation: Mix 1 scoop of GlutaShield with water or beverage of your choice, once daily or as recommended by your health care professional.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (6.9 grams)
Servings Per Container: About 30
Calories ... 5
Total Carbohydrate ... <1 g*
Total Sugars ... <1 g**
Vitamin A (from 2,000 IU as Palmitate) ... 600 mcg
Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) ... 10 mg
L-Glutamine USP ... 4 g**
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine ... 500 mg**
Deglycyrrhized Licorice Root Extract ... 400 mg**
Aloe vera Leaf Gel Extract ... 75 mg**
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Natural Flavors, Cocoa processed with alkali and Rebaudioside A (Organic).
Does Not Contain: Shellfish, gluten, yeast, artificial colors or flavors.
Warnings/Cautions: Do not consume this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician for further information.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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