Bayer intros plant based Iberogast to tackle gut health issues
Bayer has launched Iberogast, a plant-based digestive relief product. The product is formulated with a clinically-proven, six-herb blend, per the company.
Iberogast works to help relieve six occasional digestive symptoms, including indigestion, bloating, heartburn, nausea, gas, constipation and diarrhea.
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The herbs found in the product include:
- Iberis amara, the namesake ingredient of the product, works to help stimulate and relax certain muscles in the digestive tract to help support digestive function;
- German Chamomile helps regulate certain stomach muscles and aid in reducing stomach acidity;
- Caraway helps relax certain intestinal muscles, reduces acidity in the stomach and helps relieve occasional indigestion when combined with peppermint;
- Lemon Balm provides a calming effect while helping regulate stomach and intestinal muscles, and can also help reduce acidity;
- Licorice helps support the gut lining, regulate stomach muscles and reduce acidity; and
- Peppermint helps support abdominal comfort, including relief from occasional bloating.
“The dedicated team of scientists, researchers and botanists at the Natural Science Center at Bayer in Germany have been researching the power of plants for the past 60 years,” said David Ball, general manager and vice president, digestive health, Bayer Consumer Health. “With tens of millions of Americans experiencing occasional digestive health issues, this clinically proven, game-changing product will allow them to experience the power of nature and its incredible abilities to support gut health.”
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Iberogast is available for purchase on Amazon and in-store at major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS. It is available in 20 mL and 50 mL liquid drops, as well as 30-count softgels.
