BioCeuticals Intestamine Powder
Price range: $52.65 through $91.50
Digestive powder: Aloe vera, slippery elm, mastic, glutamine, curcumin, citrus bioflavonoids, and pectin.
BioCeuticals oral powder formulation combining botanical extracts with amino acid and soluble fibre.
What is BioCeuticals Intestamine Powder and who is it for?
Intestamine is an oral powder from BioCeuticals containing aloe vera, slippery elm (Ulmus rubra), mastic, curcumin, glutamine, pectin, and citrus bioflavonoids. It is formulated for adults experiencing indigestion, heartburn, gastrointestinal pain, or symptoms of mild gastritis who want a multi-ingredient powder format.
The powder is mixed into water or a cool drink and taken as directed. BioCeuticals is a well-regarded Australian practitioner brand with consistent quality standards across its range.
Fairfield Nutrition Thoughts
Intestamine brings together several traditionally used Western herbal medicine ingredients in a single powder for adults experiencing indigestion, heartburn, gastrointestinal pain, or symptoms of mild gastritis. The combination of aloe vera, slippery elm, mastic, curcumin, pectin, and citrus bioflavonoids alongside glutamine gives practitioners and self-directed users a broad-spectrum formula in one serve, and BioCeuticals has a long track record of formulating to practitioner standards.
Why This Formulation / How It Works
Intestamine is an oral powder containing eight ingredients: aloe vera leaf inner juice dry (equivalent to 100 mg per gram of fresh juice), slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) stem bark inner powder at 100 mg per gram, mastic at 109.9967 mg per gram, glutamine at 400 mg per gram, citrus bioflavonoids extract at 40 mg per gram, curcumin at 3 mg per gram, pectin at 20 mg per gram, and aloe vera at 500 microgram per gram.
Traditionally Used Botanicals
Aloe vera and slippery elm are traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as demulcents to soothe irritated tissues, and traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help decrease symptoms of mild gastritis and mild gastrointestinal tract inflammation. Mastic is a resinous botanical included at the highest botanical amount in the formula.
Additional Ingredients
Curcumin, citrus bioflavonoids, pectin, and glutamine make up the remainder of the formula. Glutamine is an amino acid present at 400 mg per gram, the highest-quantity ingredient by weight in the powder.
When to Consider This
This powder makes sense if you’re:
- Experiencing indigestion or dyspepsia and want a multi-ingredient formula combining traditionally used Western herbal medicine botanicals.
- Dealing with symptoms of heartburn or gastrointestinal pain and prefer a powder format mixed into a cool drink.
- Working with a healthcare professional on symptoms of mild gastritis and looking for a practitioner-grade option.
⚠️ Not suitable for: Children (consult a healthcare professional before use in children). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their healthcare professional before use. Do not use if you have a known allergy to any of the listed ingredients.
How to Use
Mix the powder into water or a cool drink as directed by your healthcare professional or as stated on the product label. Do not mix with hot liquids. Dosage information is printed on the pack; follow those directions or take as directed by your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
Per gram of powder:
Glutamine: 400 mg
Mastic: 109.9967 mg
Ulmus rubra (slippery elm) stem bark inner powder: 100 mg
Aloe vera leaf inner juice dry (equiv. to aloe vera fresh juice 100 mg): 500 microgram
Citrus bioflavonoids extract: 40 mg
Pectin: 20 mg
Curcumin: 3 mg
Other ingredients: refer to product label for full excipient list.
Allergen information: refer to product label. Contains no gluten-containing ingredients based on listed actives; confirm full excipient allergen status on pack.
Common Questions
Can I mix this into a hot drink?
No. Mix into water or a cool drink only. Heat may affect the botanical ingredients.
How long should I take Intestamine?
Follow the directions on the pack or take as directed by your healthcare professional. If symptoms persist or worsen, talk to your medical practitioner.
Is this suitable for children?
Consult a healthcare professional before use in children.
Does this contain gluten or common allergens?
The active ingredients do not include gluten sources, but check the full product label for excipient allergen information.
Warnings & Storage
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
In very rare cases, Curcuma species may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin or eyes, or unusual fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine, or itching.
If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. If symptoms persist or worsen, talk to your medical practitioner.
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding without first consulting your healthcare professional. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have any pre-existing conditions or are taking medications.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Listed medicine: AUST L 350974
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
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| Size | 150g, 300g |
