Nature's Way DGL 3:1 (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) Digestive Relief, Original, 100 Chewables

The annoyance of hyperacidity and a burning stomach affects the majority of people, and for some, it's a chronic problem rather than an occasional occurrence. br>br>Antacids such as Tums, Tagamet, or Prilosec are commonly used to relieve burning stomach or heartburn. All of these drugs work by lowering the acidity in the stomach. br>br>Tums contain alkaline ingredients such as calcium carbonate, which directly neutralize HCL acid in the stomach for a short period of time (because the stomach then produces more). br>br>Tagamet and Zantac work by inhibiting the H2 histamine receptors in the stomach, which control acid production. Because they reduce the production of acid rather than acting on the acid itself, they provide a long-term reduction in stomach acidity. br>br>Prilosec and similar drugs are proton pump inhibitors, which work by reducing the production of acid in the stomach for a longer period of time and in a more aggressive manner. br>br>One issue that many people (including doctors) are unaware of is that heartburn or a burning stomach is frequently caused by damage to the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining, rather than by an actual excess of acidity in the stomach. Because most pathogens are killed by the stomach's highly acidic environment, the stomach is designed to have a very high acidity, both to digest food and to protect against pathogens that can be ingested with food. Acids cause tissue damage, so a layer of acid-resistant tissue is usually present. resistant mucus that acts as a buffer between the stomach's acid and the stomach's walls. Everything is fine as long as this barrier remains in place. br>br>However, many factors can reduce mucus production, including the use of aspirin and other NSAIDs, stress, steroid drugs, and so on. If the protective mucus is reduced, the stomach lining becomes vulnerable to the corrosive action of stomach acid, resulting in burning, pain, and other symptoms. br>br>Another factor is the presence of Helicobacter Pylori, a bacteria that colonizes the stomach and causes br>br>In both cases, it appears that increasing the production of protective mucus, rather than reducing stomach acidity, is the best approach; however, all official therapies focus on reducing stomach acidity. Which, by the way, is a terrible idea (unless you have a legitimate case of hyperclorridia or excessive stomach acid) because it not only makes you more vulnerable to pathogens (and if you have H Pylori, you're helping it out), but it also impairs your digestion and vitamin and nutrient absorption. Vitamin B12, for example, requires a certain level of acidity in order to be absorbed. The same can be said for iron and a variety of other metals. A sufficiently high level of stomach acid triggers subsequent steps in the digestive process (for example, it tells the pancreas to start producing digestive enzymes that are important for fat absorption later). br>br>There aren't many things that can boost the production of stomach mucus, but licorice, which is what DGL is made of, is one of them. Because licorice can increase blood pressure, DGL removes the chemical that causes increase blood pressure to provide 100% safe supplement to help with stomach discomfort.

I have% It won't work as quickly as Tums, and if you have a severe case of stomach pain, you may need to take 5-minutes of rest. It takes 6 tabs (I had to take 8 the first time before I noticed a difference), but it works! I'd appreciate it if you could click 'yes' below if you found this review useful or informative. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> I weaned my father off of his PPI about two months ago. After stopping the PPI, he experienced severe pain and burning in his stomach for exactly 28 days (the well-known side effect). The rebound effect is well-known). I recommended that he try a 4-step protocol that I had suggested to him. 6 DGL three times a day, plus a spoonful of Slippery Elm Bark powder in a glass of water right before each meal. The mucilage in Slippery Elm Bark coats the stomach and GI tract, as well as aiding mucosal production. He ate very light for the first week (after the 28 days when his pain/burning began) and avoided meat, dairy, and beans because they are high in protein and require a high level of stomach acid to digest properly. He snatched up the DGL as well as the slippery elm bark. He also did not consume any alcohol, as alcohol irritates the stomach lining and can exacerbate the burning and pain. His burning/pain had significantly improved by the end of the week, and he had resumed eating meat and dairy. He appears to be doing well with lower doses of DGL and less slippery elm bark at this point. Not everyone will be able to stop taking proton pump inhibitors because of the severe rebound effect they can cause. If you look up "Long-Term Rebound Effect" in Pubmed, you'll find more information about it. Use of Protons is a term that is used to describe the use of protons. Pump Inhibitor Therapy" is a term used to describe the use of drugs that inhibit the Just a word of caution: I'm not a doctor, and I'm not giving medical advice, so do your own research to figure out what's best for you. br>br>2nd April 2018 Update: I just wanted to point out that if you're having stomach pains that aren't caused by eating (for example, if you haven't eaten in several hours), you can drink half a teaspoon of baking soda mixed in a glass of water for immediate relief. This will function in a similar manner to Tums; It lowers the stomach acid's acidity. Just make sure you don't do it right after you eat something because you won't be able to digest it properly (as previously stated). If you've recently eaten, I've found that this DGL (and/or slippery elm back powder) are the best options for not interfering with digestion.

Clara BIRCH

| Sep 21, 2021

The newly reformulated tablets are useless, as they have removed the majority of the DGL. This product was great until they changed the formula and took out the majority of the DGL; now it's garbage. When you look at the ingredients before the change, you'll notice that it used to have 760mg of DGL, but now it only has 75mg. I'm not going to buy it again, and my new bottle makes me feel ripped off.

Colin Richards

| Dec 10, 2020

For acid reflux or GERD, it's no longer useful. Unethical unethical unethical unethical unethical unethical unethical unethical unethical This product previously performed admirably. For acid reflux or GERD, it's no longer of any use to me. They changed the formula completely but used the same UPC codes, so when you order it from a store, you think you're getting the old 3: Instead of sending out one DGL, they send out one that is devoid of licorice. Simply extract; it was completely ineffective. This is deceptive advertising, and they should be forced to change the label or face legal action. Save your reply to my Nature's Way review that you cut and pasted. I'll be speaking with a lawyer friend about this unethical product switch while maintaining the same UPC code. Not only do you scrimp on the ingredients, but you also try to pass it off as the original, successful formula.

Rylee Dorsey

| Jan 13, 2021

We need to find a replacement because, as others have pointed out, the product has changed. It now has a different texture and a less pleasant taste. I'm not sure I'll eat it because it's not as enjoyable. It's now called Licorice FLAVOR, not just licorice, and it used to be called Original Formula, which meant it was 10 times stronger. As a result, I'll be on the lookout for alternatives.

Eliana O’NEILL

| Apr 15, 2021

The unethical practices of this company enrage me! They completely reformulated this product, making it far less potent (75 mg DGL per three tablets vs. 150 mg DGL per three tablets). They removed the anise seed powder and replaced it with some god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god-awful god "Natural flavoring" is a complete disaster. The bottle still contains 100 tablets, but the price has increased to add insult to injury. br>br>I can't believe Enzymatic Therapy rates it as an A-. Pulling a bait-and-switch is acceptable. and-switch on their most devoted customers I'm disgusted, and I would have given this product a - If I had the option, I would have given it five stars.

Finnegan O’CONNOR

| Nov 21, 2021

I give the old formula five stars, and I've heard about the reformulation complaints. I was aware of the dosage change before deciding to reorder, as I had done previously. I contacted Nature's Way about it and received the following response: br>br>Thank you for getting in touch with Nature's Way® about our DGL product. This product is a chewable licorice tablet that provides soothing relief from occasional stomach discomfort. * It's great to hear you're committed to living a healthy lifestyle! As far as I can tell, you've contacted us about a formulation change. I'd be delighted to assist you in any way I can. Because we now use GutGardTM, a new brand of deglycyrrhizinated licorice, this product has been reformulated. The advantage of this material is that it contains more flavonoids, allowing for the same efficacy with a lower dose of DGL. The amount of DGL extract in each serving is lower than in previous formulas, but it still provides the same valuable benefits and has a higher potency per milligram. The dosage recommendations have been updated to reflect the findings of the GutGard research. According to the studies, the GutGard DGL should be taken after food in the morning and evening for best results. We no longer have access to the previous extract. br>br>I also inquired as to why the same number of tablets per bottle were used when the dosage was increased to three tablets. The answer is that because the daily dosage has been reduced to two doses, the price per dose has remained essentially unchanged. Nonetheless, all of the comments about the taste change are making me nervous! I tried a different brand and it didn't taste as good as the first. So, what are my options? I replied that they might want to bring back the old formula, but that if the extract isn't available, who knows.

Boone Barker

| Jul 16, 2021