THORNE Undecyn (Health of the bacterial flora in the digestive tract and in the vagina) 120 capsules

Undecyn combines the properties of undecylenic acid which can strengthen the intestinal flora with those of betaine hydrochloride and the broad spectrum of berberine to help achieve a healthy balance of the intestinal and vaginal flora. *


Many doctors consider gut ecology - that is, maintaining a healthy balance of the microorganisms that normally live in the digestive tract - to be critical to overall health, including the proper functioning of the immune system. * Particularly in women's health, the relationship between a healthy gut flora and a healthy vaginal flora is of increasing importance. Thorne's Undecyn combines the properties of a unique form of undecylenic acid that strengthens the flora and which is more effective than caprylic acid - with betaine hydrochloride. This combination allows Undecyn to maintain full potency throughout the digestive tract. Berberine, which also helps maintain a healthy balance of normal bacteria in the gut, is also included in the Undecyn supplement.


GI imbalances can be caused by a variety of causes, including unhealthy diet, inadequate digestive enzyme activity, oral contraceptives, and the use of a variety of prescription and over-the-counter medications.


Fatty acids have a long and well-known use in helping to maintain a healthy balance of the microorganisms that normally live in the digestive tract. * In fact, over the past 50 years, fatty acids have shown efficacy in supporting a healthy gut flora in many studies * Fatty acids associated with minerals such as calcium - like calcium undecylenate - are more sensitive to acid-base balance in the digestive tract. Therefore, betaine hydrochloride is included in this formula to provide an acidic environment in the small intestine and achieve its optimal effectiveness. *


Berberine, well known to help maintain a healthy balance of normal bacteria in the gut, is found in many plants - including Berberis aristata (Indian barberry), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Coptis chinensis, Berberis aquifolium, and Berberis aqugaris (barberry).