Ingredient | Per 1 cap |
---|---|
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) rhizome extract | 100 mg |
equiv. rhizome dry | 500 mg |
Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) flower extract | 83 mg |
equiv. flower dry | 500 mg |
Frangula purshiana (Cascara Sagrada) stem bark extract | 100 mg |
equiv. stem bark dry | 400 mg |
Cinnamomum cassia (Cinnamon) stem bark extract | 31 mg |
equiv. stem bark dry | 375 mg |
Rheum officinale (Rhubarb) root extract | 25 mg |
equiv. root dry | 250 mg |
Metagenics Laxatone 30c
The ingredients in Laxatone have been traditionally used to:
- Assist in the relief and treatment of constipation.
- Relieve flatulence and intestinal spasm.
- Tiered dose for acute and chronic conditions.
Clinical benefits:
- Frangula purshiana is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to treat constipation and regulate bowel movements.
- At 1 capsule per day, Frangula purshiana helps to regulate bowel movements via stimulation of peristalsis and increasing fluid secretion.
- At a higher dose of 4 capsules per day, components of the herb activate the underlying smooth muscle cells of the large intestine, triggering muscular contractions to relieve constipation.
- Rheum officinale is also traditionally used to aid the relief of constipation via an increase in bile flow.
- Laxatone contains carminative herbs; Cinnamomum cassia and Zingiber officinale to assist in the management of non-specific dyspepsia and reduce intestinal spasm that may occur with laxative herbs.
- Zingiber officinale may inhibit smooth muscle activity, reducing intestinal spasms.
Ingredients
Free from animal products, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, soy protein and salt. Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
Use Suggestion
As a laxative to assist in constipation relief:
Take 2 capsules twice daily.
To produce more regular bowel movements:
Take 1 capsule daily.
Store below 30°C.
Cautions
- Drink plenty of water.
- Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea.
- If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product.
- Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems.
- Use in children under 12 years is not recommended.
- Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
- If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
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