How DGL Works for Digestive Comfort and Occasional Heartburn*

How DGL Works for Digestive Comfort and Occasional Heartburn*

Licorice root has been nature’s superherb for upset stomachs for centuries, in folk and traditional health systems around the globe. But despite its benefits for soothing digestive comfort, licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) posed potentially serious issues for some individuals when taken in the quantity that helps soothe occasional heartburn and offers digestive comfort.*

That was, until 1946, when a Dutch physician named F.E. Revers published research on “licorice juice,” then continued experimenting with ways to eliminate the side effects of using glycyrrhizin-free licorice.^ (Basically if you consume too much licorice, it can impact cortisol levels – leading to some issues you don’t want to happen!)

Revers discovered that the naturally occurring compound associated with licorice root’s sweetness, was also linked to the side effects.* By 1952, he had successfully removed this compound (called glycyrrhizin). He created the world’s first deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL, also called glycyrrhizin-free licorice) for all of the soothing benefits without the added risks.

Read on for a look at how DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) helps soothe occasional heartburn, which digestive concerns are best-suited for glycyrrhizin-free licorice and why DGL Gummies are the ideal format.*

How Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Helps Soothe Occasional Heartburn*

Looking for a way to protect stomach lining naturally?* The flavonoids in DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) are associated with the soothing support and helping maintain the mucosal lining of the stomach and gut.*

In studies, glycyrrhizin-free licorice has been found to promote production of protective mucus in the stomach and esophagus – and it works differently than options that simply suppress naturally occurring digestive acids.

While there are other treatments for occasional heartburn on the market, glycyrrhizin-free licorice works differently, offering calming support.* Deglycyrrhizinated licorice offers soothing support as the digestive lining rebuilds and takes care of itself.*

DGL Licorice Stomach Benefits*

DGL helps soothe occasional heartburn and supports healthy: 

  • blood flow in the digestive lining*
  • levels of protective mucus*
  • cell growth and turnover in the GI tract*

Note that the strength of this evidence varies, with more human clinical trials needed.

 

Why DGL Gummies are the Perfect Delivery Format

Looking for natural support that helps soothe occasional heartburn?* Digestion starts in the mouth, and deglycyrrhizinated licorice works best when it has the chance to mix with saliva. Research suggests DGL promotes the release of naturally occurring compounds that protect and care for the gut lining.* That’s why DGL gummies are ideal for supporting the effectiveness of DGL.* While DGL tablets are notoriously chalky, Enzymedica’s DGL Gummies have a delicious, smooth German Chocolate flavor with no bitterness or chalkiness.

Each serving of two DGL gummies delivers 200mg of DGL, extracted in a 10:1 process. Find out more about soothing herbs for heartburn that happens occasionally.*

^ Revers FE. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1946;90:135-137.

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