Fermented Ginger (60)

Fermented Ginger represents a new milestone in providing intestinal support and comfort. Everyone knows how soothing ginger can be for digestive upset – it’s a must-have for anyone who struggles with occasional indigestion. But this formula goes way beyond ordinary ginger. Remember earlier I promised you two special botanicals? Let’s take a closer look at the cornerstone of this groundbreaking formula...

Here are just some of the documented therapeutic benefits of ginger. Studies show it helps:

Protect gastric mucosa*
Stimulate the emptying of your stomach*
Support a normal inflammatory response*
Prevent flatulence*
Prevent spasms by soothing your intestinal tract*
Support normal fat digestion and absorption*
Support normal healthy carbohydrate and lipid metabolism*
Reduce feelings of hunger*
I’m sure by now you can see why I believe ginger belongs in people’s health arsenal. But the type of ginger I’m going to recommend offers, in my opinion, far more “bang” for your time and effort...

We Took Ginger to the Next Level to Mimic Its Actions in Your Gut
The most valuable part of ginger is the rhizome, or root
The most valuable part of ginger is the root, or the rhizome that grows underground. Its oily resin contains many bioactive compounds, including 6-gingerol, 6-shogaol, and 6-paradol. During drying, 6-gingerol converts into the more active 6-shogaol, a compound found at very low levels in fresh ginger. The compound 6-paradol is the stable, bioactive metabolite of 6-shogaol. This end metabolite provides the most health potential of all three compounds.

Now let’s see what happens in your gut when you consume dried ginger…

When it reaches your lower intestines, the 6-shogaol naturally ferments into the more bioavailable 6-paradol.

If you have a digestive issue, there’s a good chance the endothelial in your large intestine isn’t functioning optimally. Consequently, your body’s ability to ferment the 6-shogaol or 6-gingerol may be compromised.

With a ginger that’s fermented in advance – with the 6-gingerol already converted into the more bioavailable 6-paradol – your body doesn’t need to do the work.

This advance fermentation process, in essence, mimics what a healthy gut with plentiful beneficial microbes does to make ginger bioavailable and effective.

If your gut microbial balance is less than ideal, or if you have occasional GI discomfort or other digestive issues, having the ginger “prepared” for you can be a real plus.

How Fermented Ginger Can Potentially Affect
the Physical Structure of Your Gut
Your intestines are lined with countless villi that absorb nutrients

Recent animal studies with rats and chickens show how fermented ginger can actually change the structure of your gastrointestinal tract and improve the absorption of nutrients.*

When dietary dried fermented ginger was fed to 64 male broilers for 42 days, improvements were seen in their intestinal villus height and cellular structure.*

Similar results were seen with rats. A group of male albino rats were fed a dried fermented ginger preparation. Compared to groups receiving other household spices, the most significant results were seen in the ginger group.

The ginger-fed rats’ endothelial villi regained their normal height and structure.* Ginger even supported a normal inflammatory response.*

Why does this matter? The villi in the small intestines play an important role in the absorption of nutrients. A larger surface area for your villi allows for more efficient absorption.

With many digestive issues, your intestinal villi – or the numerous little “fingers” lining your intestines – can become damaged or shortened, making it difficult for your body to take advantage of the beneficial nutrients in the foods you eat.

Got Stress? This Botanical Talks Back to Your Gut-Brain Axis

As we have already seen, what happens in your brain affects your gut, and vice versa. They are all one and the same. The gut-brain axis is therefore, in my opinion, one of the most important and ignored aspects of your health.

When psychosocial factors such as stress affect your brain and central nervous system, both your vagus nerve and your gut function can be negatively impacted.

And this brings me to the second special botanical ingredient in my formula...

Perilla leaf is commonly consumed in Asia
The Perilla frutescens plant, also known as Perilla leaf or Shiso, has been used traditionally to support the respiratory tract and the immune system. Recent research shows it’s also particularly effective for supporting gastrointestinal health.*

A scientifically proven proprietary standardized extract of its leaves – called Benegut® - is now available.

Not only is Benegut® a high-quality, sustainable, wholesome food ingredient, I believe it’s a botanical that offers exciting promise for those seeking an effective pharmaceutical, drug-free solution for their gut issues.

Human in vitro and ex vivo studies show Benegut®:

Helps improve GI symptoms such as occasional bloating, gas, fullness and abdominal discomfort*
Supports digestive health*
Helps with transit of food though your gut*
Helps support a normal inflammatory response in your gut*
Helps improve daily regularity*
And its mode of action? Benegut® appears to interact with your neurological system and counteract the effects of stress and other psychosocial factors via your gut-brain axis!*

The Most Dramatic Effects Were Seen in... Women!

The first nutritional human study to look at Benegut® revealed exciting findings for subjects presented with GI discomfort and irregularity.

This was a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of 50 healthy people, ages 30 to 70, with BMIs between 19 to 30 kg/m2. It included 9 men and 41 women (primarily because more women experience GI symptoms and reduced bowel movements). Subjects presented with GI discomfort and irregularity.

Volunteers took 150 mg of Benegut® Perilla extract twice a day for 4 weeks. The charts below compare the results between the placebo group (gray) and the Perilla extract group (orange). The first chart shows the improvement seen (in %) for all participants. The second chart is for only the women in the group.

Improvement Seen (in %) For All Participants
Benegut Ginger-Perilla Summary
Improvement Seen (in %) in the Women
Benegut Ginger-Perilla Summary 2
To summarize the results of this 4-week study:

All GI symptoms (bloating, passage of gas, GI-rumbling, feeling of fullness and abdominal discomfort) were significantly improved in healthy people*
80 percent of all volunteers that took Benegut® Perilla Extract reported substantial improvement of gastrointestinal discomfort*
GI discomfort on average improved by over 40 percent*
Perilla was most effective in reducing bloating and abdominal discomfort particularly in women*
Study results confirmed Perilla Extract led to an immediate, perceptible relief from GI discomfort*
Benegut® has an effect on the gut-brain axis and is able to support the normal rhythm and regularity of the small intestine*
I believe these results are stunning for a botanical – and incredibly encouraging for anyone, male or female, who suffers with occasional gut discomfort. Put this together with fermented ginger and you have one potent duo!

What Makes My Fermented Ginger Stand Apart
From Other Gut Health Products?
Fermented Ginger with Perilla Leaf Extract:
Is made with fermented ginger, which is much more potent than other types of ginger, including raw
Includes Benegut®, a proprietary, research-backed extract of the herb Perilla frutescens
Is standardized to Perilla’s key active ingredient, Vicenin-2, as well as to rosmarinic acid and a special flavonoid fraction
Has been shown in human clinical and animal research to improve regularity, reduce occasional abdominal discomfort, feeling of fullness, gas and bloating
Contains NO magnesium stearate, a common but potentially hazardous additive
Contains NO bioengineered ingredients or fillers