Our grass-fed (and finished) pasture-raised USA cattle are raised without the use of hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. Grass-fed collagen comes the hides of cattle. It is also known as “bovine collagen”. Bovine collagen is an excellent source of collagen types I and III. Type I collagen is the most dominant type of collagen in the body and type III is found in our muscles, digestive system, blood vessels and skin. This makes grass-fed collagen great for all-round body health and recovery from injuries.

Inulin is a soluble plant fiber and prebiotic. In the colon, inulin is fermented to produce short chain fatty acids, fuel for beneficial bifidobacteria. Inulin helps to stimulate beneficial bacterial growth in the gut, and reduces the number of potentially harmful bacteria and species. Inulin has also been shown to improve constipation in constipated individuals, reduce the risk of colon cancer, and improve the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. We source our organic inulin from organic Jerusalem Artichoke.

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is an important fuel source for intestinal cells. Glutamine is crucial for mounting an intestinal cell response against inflammation and injury. Dietary addition of L-glutamine improves intestinal integrity as well as the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Individuals with leaky gut (i.e. increased intestinal permeability) may benefit from supplemental glutamine in their diet.

Ginger is one of the most widely consumed spices in the world. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory, known to reduce pro-inflammatory markers in the blood. It contains a number of powerful substances, such as gingerols and gingerone, which possess a variety of biological activities that may support gut health. Gingerols, for example, have proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities, so may protect and soothe the gut lining. Gingerone is also an inflammatory and possesses anti-diarrhoeic and antispasmodic effects, easing gut discomfort; gingerone may also act as an appetite stimulant.

Quercetin is a flavonoid with positive effects on the immune response and inflammation. Flavonoids, such as quercetin, have potent antioxidant capabilities and scavenge free radicals to protect gut cells. Quercetin halts the inflammatory process regulated by neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). This prevents the release of pro-inflammatory histamine and leukotrienes and minimizes allergic and gut symptoms.

Aloe vera gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe vera gel is a demulcent with gastroprotective properties: it soothes irritation and inflammation in the gut. Aloe vera gel may reduce overall severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has been shown to improve abdominal pain and discomfort, as well as flatulence, in patients with constipation-predominant IBS.

Tropical regions have always known about the amazing health benefits of tender coconut water, which comes from young green coconuts. Each nut contains about 200 to 1,000 milliliters of coconut water. Coconut water is packed with antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C and minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc.