Thorne Research Undecyn 120 capsules

Many doctors consider gut ecology - maintaining a healthy balance of the microorganisms that normally live in the digestive tract - and gut function to be key to overall health, including proper immune function.* In women's health in particular, the relationship between gut flora health and vaginal flora is receiving increasing attention. Thorne's Undecyn combines the flora-boosting properties of a unique form of undecylenic acid - which is more potent than caprylic acid - with betaine hydrochloride. This formulation allows Undecyn to maintain full effectiveness throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Berberine, which also helps maintain a healthy balance of normal bacteria in the gut, is also included in Undecyn.*

An imbalance of flora in the gastrointestinal tract can have various causes, including an unhealthy diet, insufficient activity of digestive enzymes, oral contraceptives and the intake of various prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Fatty acids have long been and widely used to maintain a healthy balance of the microorganisms that normally live in the gastrointestinal tract.* In fact, fatty acids have been proven to be effective in supporting healthy gut flora in a number of studies over the past 50 years.* Fatty acids bound to minerals such as calcium - like Undecyn's calcium undecylenate - are more sensitive to the acid-base balance in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, betaine hydrochloride is included in Undecyn's formula to maintain an acidic environment in the small intestine for optimal effectiveness.*

Berberine, known to maintain a healthy balance of normal bacteria in the gut,* is found in many plants – including Berberis aristata (Indian barberry), Hydrastis canadensis (golden root), Coptis chinensis (coptis or golden thread), Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape) and Berberis vulgaris (barberry).