The Case for Natural Support for Occasional Heartburn*

When occasional heartburn strikes, what’s your first thought? To block or neutralize acid? While you may have short-term comfort, this can interfere with your body’s natural digestive processes. Science-backed natural ingredients work with your body’s digestive system to support digestive comfort and a healthy gut lining, without blocking stomach acid production.*

Read on to learn about how natural ingredients can support your digestive comfort in the moment – without sacrificing any of the qualities you look for when choosing products for yourself and your family.*

Science-Backed Natural Solutions for Occasional Heartburn Relief*

Alginate is the life raft for occasional heartburn*

Puts acid in its place – and keeps it there! Sourced from brown algae, alginate absorbs 200–300 times its weight in water to form a soothing “raft” that floats atop the stomach’s acid pocket. This natural barrier helps maintain esophageal comfort by forming a natural barrier.

Clinical studies have shown alginate works by creating a “raft” to hold back acid and keep it where it belongs in the stomach.* We use alginate in our Heartburn Soothe chewables and soothing liquid.

Did you know? We figured out how to help alginate build a stronger and more flexible “raft” to keep the acid in the stomach. How? We combined it with the buffering agents calcium carbonate and trimethylglycine, plus a unique prickly pear cactus extract. It also allows us to use less alginate, for a better-tasting product (no foamy, chalky or unpleasant taste!).

DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) is the MVP  

Licorice (yes, the same kind as the polarizing black candy) has been nature’s superherb for soothing stomachs for centuries!* But it contains a compound that, over time, can abnormally increase cortisol, leading to electrolyte imbalance and high blood pressure.

DGL is licorice that’s had the glycyrrhizin removed. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice, or DGL, the safest, most effective form licorice. It supports digestive comfort by promoting healthy mucosal tissue and protecting the stomach lining. It empowers your body to repair and maintain digestive balance naturally.* Bonus? Chewing activates DGL, so our gummies are actually the ideal format!*

Soothing Herbs FTW* 

Marshmallow root, prickly pear, olive leaf, papaya leaf and gotu kola are the herbs we use in our natural solutions for occasional heartburn.* These time-honored botanicals help soothe mucous membranes and buffer the stomach lining from gastric acid.* Marshmallow root calms irritated tissue, while prickly pear and olive leaf extracts provide added protection and support for a balanced digestive environment.* Papaya leaf is known to soothe and cleanse the gut.* Gotu kola also provides support for the tissue of the gut.*

Fun fact: The OG marshmallow treats were made with marshmallow root, which has a naturally gelatinous texture!  

Zinc Carnosine for Digestion & Stomach Lining Support*

PepZinGI® is a highly researched compound that buffers gastric acid and supports the growth and turnover of gastric tissue, helping maintain a healthy stomach lining and digestive function.* we use this marvel of a mineral in Acid Soothe Chewables and Acid Soothe capsules.

What Causes Occasional Heartburn?

When you’re lying awake at 1:30 a.m., feeling the burn, you might wonder what the heck you did to deserve this – or you might know exactly what’s to blame (cough, cough, the two spicy margs you had at happy hour… cough, cough). These are some of the things you can blame when the fire rises:

• Spicy, acidic or fatty foods (like salt and vinegar chips, pizza or wings)
• Stress and emotional tension (yes, your boss could be to blame!)
• Lying down too soon after eating (can’t a person get some rest?!)
• A natural, age-related decline in stomach acid (even if age is just a number)
• Lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol (those vices catch up with you…)

When occasional heartburn hits, your reaction may be to neutralize or block stomach acid. That isn’t always the answer. Your body needs acid to properly digest food and absorb nutrients. Natural digestive solutions support your body’s existing processes, instead of working against them.*

Why Choose Natural Solutions?

Natural solutions don’t just mask discomforts. They help restore balance and protect the digestive system. Ingredients like alginate, DGL and zinc carnosine work synergistically to soothe, strengthen and support the body’s own ability to manage occasional heartburn.*

Natural options also offer flexibility in formats. Choose your own adventure with gummies, capsules, chewables and liquids. Choosing natural products respects your body’s digestive intelligence and fosters long-term wellness.*

The Natural Choice for Digestive Health

Instead of blocking acid, support your digestive system naturally.* Enzymedica’s formulas are designed to work in harmony with your body to deal with occasional heartburn, protect the gut lining and support healthy digestion.*