Inulin
Inulin from Agave spp. is a soluble, indigestible fiber that is fermented by colonic bacteria to support normal levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and may help to support bifidobacterium levels already within the normal range.* Inulin may help to maintain a healthy gut barrier, support a healthy inflammatory response, and maintain normal immune function.*
Bentonite
Bentonite clay, also known as montmorillonite, has been used in traditional health practices for centuries. Bentonite is a polycationic aluminosilicate clay with the ability to bind to negatively-charged substances, which may help support healthy detoxification and support a healthy mucosal gut barrier.* It may also help with microbial support.*
Zeolite
Zeolite is also a polycationic aluminosilicate clay with the ability to bind to negatively-charged substances, which may help to support healthy detoxification, facilitating excretion through stool.* Zeolite clinoptilolite, the natural-source form, is the most researched and commonly used. It may also support antioxidant activity, maintain normal immune function, maintain healthy gastrointestinal barrier function, and support a healthy inflammatory response.*
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera (leaf) contains polysaccharides and phenolics, and the most-studied constituents include aloe-emodin, emodin, aloesin, aloin, and acemannan.* Both aloe-emodin and acemannan may help with prebiotic support.* In addition, Aloe may help with antioxidant support, support a healthy inflammatory response in intestinal tissue, maintain normal glucose already within the normal range, and maintain normal lipids already within the normal range.*
Activated Charcoal
Charcoal has been used to support gastrointestinal detoxification for over a century.* Activated charcoal has more pores and thus greater absorption.* Activated charcoal may help to support healthy detoxification and healthy elimination through the stool.* It may also help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome.*
Fulvic Minerals
Fulvic minerals come from humic substances made by soil microorganisms. Fulvic minerals may help support healthy gastrointestinal function, maintain healthy immune function, and support a healthy inflammatory response.* They may also help with antioxidant support.*
Chitosan
Chitosan is a polysaccharide that can be derived from a number of sources, and chitosan is from mushrooms. As with bentonite and zeolite, chitosan is polycationic with the ability to bind with the body’s natural toxins that are negatively charged.*
