In a healthy digestive tract, the micro-flora consists of balanced amounts of native friendly bacteria and other microbes. This balance is easily disrupted by poor dietary habits, nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle, stress, illness or medications. Under these conditions undesirable organisms such as Candida albicans fungus can overwhelm our protective native bacteria, leaving the small and large intestine vulnerable and prone to discomfort and unpleasant symptoms
- Caprylic acid is a natural dietary fatty acid that is traditionally used for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties
- Caprylic Acid Plus is combined with a number of other ingredients including:
Garlic Powder: Garlic has a number of traditional uses with research dating back to 1936, and long-standing use in the history of natural food and herb medicine. Garlic has natural antimicrobial and antifungal properties
Oregano Extract: Another well-established herb that has been traditionally used for its antifungal and antimicrobial properties
Grapefruit Seed Extract: Grapefruit-seed extract, often referred to as Citricidal, has a long history of use as a cleansing agent
Green Tea Extract: Green tea is a natural source of catechins considered to provide antimicrobial properties against oral, intestinal and food-borne bacteria
- We recommend that this product should be taken at breakfast and lunchtime and combined with one of our regular live bacteria products
Caprylic Acid Plus1 capsule will provide on average
| Active Nutrient | Strength | %NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Caprylic Acid | 150.0mg | * |
| Garlic Powder | 70.0mg | * |
| Oregano 4:1 extract | 10.0mg | * |
| - Equivalent to 40mg of whole Oregano | ||
| Grapefruit Seed Extract | 10.0mg | * |
| Green Tea Extract | 5.0mg | * |
+NRV = Nutritional Reference Value
* Indicates no NRV
Ingredients: Magnesium caprylate (caprylic acid), capsule shell (vegetable cellulose), garlic powder, oregano extract, grapefruit seed extract, green tea extract.
Suggested Intake: 1-2 capsules daily (taken am and lunchtime, half an hour before eating) or take as directed by a practitioner.
Suitable for: Vegetarians and vegans, and for people with Candida and yeast sensitivities.
Contraindications: Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this product unless advised to do so by a Doctor. Not suitable for people with ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Non-Active Ingredients: capsule shell (vegetable cellulose).
Non GM & Free From: Wheat; gluten; soy; yeast; starch;dairy , added sugars, colours, flavours and preservatives.
Storage:
Keep cool, dry & out of direct sunlight.
Keep all supplements out of sight and reach of young children. Do not exceed stated recommended intake. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Adverse reactions to supplements are rare, but If you experience an adverse reaction stop taking the product and contact your practitioner or one of our nutritional therapists. Sometimes a supplement will suit one person but not another.