Gastrointestinal discomfort refers to a range of symptoms that affect the digestive system. These symptoms can vary in intensity and may be indicative of various underlying conditions. Some common signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort include:
- Abdominal Pain
- Bloating
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
- Changes in Bowel Habits (Diarrhea or Constipation)
- Flatulence (Passage of Gas)
- Loss of Appetite
- Fatigue
Benegut®, Digestive comfort – A patented botanical extract from shiso leaves (Perilla frutescens) combining antispasmodic effect and action on tight junction leakage to reduce the root causes of functional dyspepsia. Benegut® is clinically proven to contribute to a significant reduction of intestinal discomfort.
After 4 weeks, all criteria for digestive comfort have been significantly improved following the consumption of Benegut®:
- Lowered bloating
- Reduced passage of gas
- Reduced gastrointestinal rumbling
- Improved feeling of fullness
- Reduced overall abdominal discomfort
Benegut® consumption helped to significantly reduce overall gastrointestinal discomfort 90 mins after the consumption of a high caloric meal.
Feeling of fullness, bloating and burping are the three main symptoms driving the improvement in gastrointestinal discomfort.
Reference:
Verspohl, E.J. et al. (2013). Testing of Perilla frutescens extract and Vicenin 2 for their antispasmodic effect, Phytomedicine, 20(5), 427–431.
Buchwald-Werner, et al. (2014). Perilla Extract improves gastrointestinal discomfort in a randomized placebo controlled double blind human pilot study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14, 173.