People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease suffer from a damaged glycosaminoglycan layer (mucosal lining) and the intestinal tract is often riddled with ulcers, fissures, inflamed patches and sometimes fistulas. As you can see from the description of ingredients below, MucosaHeal provides excellent demulcent and mucilage activity for the gastrointestinal tract and mucosal lining:

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) - reduces muscle spasms, promotes adrenal gland function, soothes inflammation and fights bacterial, viral and parasitic infection. DGL also increases the number of mucus-secreting cells in the intestine, which improves the quality of the mucosal lining, lengthens intestinal cell life and enhances microcirculation in the gastrointestinal tract. DGL is a very powerful anti-inflammatory that is often used to replace steroid (eg. Prednisone) therapy by naturopathic physicians. It is also an excellent remedy for heartburn.

Slippery Elm - good for diarrhea and ulcers when taken internally. Soothes inflamed mucous membranes of the stomach, intestines and urinary tract.

Marshmallow Root - soothes and heals mucous membranes, skin and other tissues. Aids the body in expelling excess mucus and fluid.

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) - an amino sugar that forms the basis of complex molecular structures that are key parts of the connective tissue and mucous membranes of the body - tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone matrix, skin, synovial (joint) fluid, and intestinal lining. To maintain healthy absorption and digestion of food, the body needs a healthy mucosal lining to lubricate and protect the digestive tract. To keep this lining healthy the body uses the natural amino acids and sugars L-Glutamine and N-Acetyl Glucosamine. It is also an immune system modulator with anti-tumor properties. NAG is also used by naturopathic physicians to replace steroid drug therapy.

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin.

This product is 100% natural and vegetarian. No artificial ingredients or preservatives. Does not contain wheat, yeast, soy, milk, lactose, or sugar.