GI Sustain 840g NAPPI:709483-003

Description

Metagenics GI Sustain 840g is a comprehensive gut-support powder designed to nourish the digestive system with prebiotics, amino acids, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. It supports gut lining integrity, microbial balance, and overall digestive health, making it ideal for individuals with sensitive digestion or gut imbalance. Easy to mix and use, it provides a gentle, nutritional, and convenient way to support long-term digestive wellness.

🧪 Key Ingredients:

• Rice protein concentrate – gentle, low-allergen protein source
• L-glutamine – supports intestinal lining health
• Isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMOs) – prebiotic fibre for gut bacteria
• Amino acids – glycine, methionine, lysine, threonine
• Vitamins & minerals – including vitamins A, C, D, E, B-complex, magnesium, zinc

These nutrients help nourish intestinal cells and support microbial balance.

💪 Key Benefits:

🌱 Gut & Digestive Support

• Helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome
• Supports digestion and nutrient absorption

🧬 Intestinal Repair & Integrity

• L-glutamine helps nourish and repair the gut lining

🦠 Microbial Balance

• Prebiotics feed beneficial gut bacteria

⚡ Nutritional Support

• Provides protein, vitamins, and minerals for overall wellness

🛡️ Support for Sensitive Digestion

• Designed for individuals with digestive discomfort or gut imbalance

🌿 Nutritional / Functional Profile:

• Protein: ~13g per serving
• Fibre: supports gut health and digestion
• Prebiotics: promote beneficial bacteria
• Micronutrients: support immune and metabolic health

It is formulated with low-allergen ingredients, making it suitable for sensitive digestive systems.

⚙️ How It Works:

GI Sustain provides easily digestible nutrients alongside prebiotic fibres, helping to:

• Restore gut flora balance
• Support intestinal mucosal health
• Improve digestive function and nutrient uptake

🥄 Directions for Use:

• Mix 2 level scoops (~49g) with water or juice
• Take 1–2 times daily or as directed
• Start with smaller amounts if sensitive

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions:

• Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication
• Contains vitamin A – avoid excessive intake
• Keep out of reach of children

📦 Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C
• Keep container tightly closed

🌿 Brief History of Gut-Support Formulas (Like Metagenics GI Sustain)

The concept of using nutrient-based formulas to support digestive health has roots in both traditional herbal medicine and modern clinical nutrition. Historically, cultures around the world recognized the importance of diet and specific foods in maintaining gut health—for example, fermented foods in Asia and high-protein, easily digestible broths in Europe were used to soothe the digestive tract and restore strength after illness.

In modern clinical nutrition, research in the 20th century identified that amino acids (like L-glutamine), prebiotics, and targeted micronutrients could help repair the intestinal lining, support beneficial gut bacteria, and improve nutrient absorption. This led to the development of formulas like Metagenics GI Sustain, which combines protein, prebiotics, amino acids, and vitamins/minerals to provide comprehensive digestive support, especially for individuals with gut imbalance, sensitive digestion, or increased nutritional needs.

These formulations reflect a fusion of traditional gut-healing concepts with modern nutritional science, offering convenient, evidence-based support for digestive wellness.

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