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Digestive Formula™
Product Training Series
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Digestive Formula
For the relief or prevention of the symptoms
associated with occasional indigestion due to
overindulgence in food and drink*
• Unique 3-step approach to healthy digestion*
• Proprietary Blend
– Standardized, High Potency Artichoke Leaf Extract
– Standardized Ginger Root Extract
– Proprietary Blend of Plant-Based Digestive Enzymes
* These statements have not been evaluated the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Digestive Health
Prevalence of Digestive Complaints
• One third (70+ million) US adults suffer from
digestive complaints*
• Millions of people throughout the world suffer
from occasional indigestion*
• 121 million Americans take antacids*
*Nutraceuticals World, Jan 2000; EuroMed 1998
How to Decrease Digestive Complaints
• Nutritionally supports
liver-bile system
• Aid fat absorption
–  indigestion
–  gastric emptying
•  Secretion of gastric juice
The Liver-Bile System
• The Liver
– Major detoxifying organ
– Stimulates bile production
• Bile
– Route for toxin elimination
– Promotes intestinal motility
– Softens stools
Digestive Formula - Health Benefits
• Prevents & alleviates symptoms
of occasional indigestion:*
– gas
– bloating
– heartburn
• Promotes food tolerance & digestion*
• Relieves symptoms of overindulgence
of food or drink*
* These statements have not been evaluated the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Digestive Formula - Ingredients
 Artichoke Leaf Extract
– standardized to 15% caffeoylquinic acids
 Ginger Root Extract
– standardized to 5% gingerols
 Proprietary Enzyme Blend
– plant-based digestive enzymes
Artichoke Leaf Extract
• Double-blind, placebo
controlled clinical studies:**
–  gastric secretion*
– stimulates the liver-bile system*
– helps with occasional food
tolerance, heartburn, bloating*
– assists alcohol metabolism*
• German Commission E
– approved herbal extract
** Summarized in Healthcare Professionals Product Guide
* These statements have not been evaluated the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
• Pharmanex is first to market
high potency extract
(15% vs. 5%)
Safety
• Safe and well-tolerated
– GRAS food ingredients
• Few reported side effects (<2%)
• No known drug interactions
• Consult your doctor if:
– you have a medical condition
– you are taking a prescription medication
– your are pregnant or lactating
Digestive Formula - Summary
• Unique 3-step approach to healthy digestion*
• Standardized, proprietary blend of
beneficial ingredients
• Ingredients supported by clinical studies
• Pharmanex is first to market with a high
potency Artichoke Leaf extract
• Safe and well-tolerated
• Take as needed with meals
* These statements have not been evaluated the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.