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D•I® Helps to Support a Balanced Digestive System*

TARGETED BODY SYSTEMS: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, VEGAN FRIENDLY*

PE F Your digestive system is a complex maze of organs, functions, and metabolic RILLA LEA processes. These are affected by multiple elements such as: foods, physical or mental stress, hormone imbalance, lack of sleep or physical activity, age, or other issues which may contribute to digestive imbalance. The complex C H E IN AT synergistic botanical Digestive Blend found in D•I® contains perilla, Chinese red ESE RED D date, licorice, tangerine peel, ginger and Chinese quince. The digestive system receives and processes these wholesome food ingredients and uses them to support the function and balance of the full digestive tract. These ingredients L have been traditionally used for generations for supporting digestive health. ICORICE Daily, consistent use of D•I® helps to promote digestive health.*

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Primary Structure Function Support: 1. Supports digestive function* 2. Supports the stomach and gastrointestinal tract* 3. Supports overall health*

Plant Fiber Capsules 100 Capsules | Code: 20030

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D•I® Helps to Support a Balanced Digestive System*

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE INGREDIENTS

Perilla is a branching, tender plant with white to lavender flowers. When mature, the perilla plant grows to about four feet high. It is native to India, Burma, Japan, Korea and China. Traditional Chinese Herbalists have recorded the use of perilla as far back as 1,500 years ago. Perilla, a member of the mint family, is used by many cultures, especially in Japanese cuisine. Scientist have shown that this Traditional Chinese Herb may help support the digestive system.*

Chinese Red Dates are one of man’s best health foods containing numerous nutrients. Dates have been cultivated for over 3,000 years in China. They are the mature fruits of jujube trees. Red dates are the most commonly used dates to restore and balance appetite, as well as supporting the digestive tract.*

Licorice Root is one of the most important ingredients used in herbal remedies. The traditional use of licorice root dates back (3,000 BC to 600 BC) to ancient Assyria, Egypt, China and India. It is still used today for a variety of reasons including its use as a natural and effective digestive aid.*

Tangerine is a member of the citrus family. It is sweet and sour with juicy and tender flesh. Tangerine peel has a lengthy history of use by Traditional Chinese Herbalists to help relieve indigestion, gas and digestive weakness.*

Ginger is one of the most commonly used spices in the world. Ancient cultures used it to preserve food and combat digestive problems. People from India believe that ginger possesses healing powers and sometimes use it in religious ceremonies. Chinese sailors used ginger to relieve seasickness, while the Greeks wrapped ginger in bread, which evolved over time to become the gingerbread which we are familiar with today. Ginger is well known to soothe the stomach and support the digestive tract.*

Chinese Quince Fruit grows on sturdy drought resistant trees or shrubs native to the middle east and Asia. The strongly perfumed fruit ripens to a bright golden yellow color in the autumn. Quince is from the same family as pears and apples but the fruit from most varieties are too hard, tart, or astringent to eat. A study conducted by the prestigious Iranian medical school Research Council of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, indicates that quince fruit is effective in helping to balance the effects of digestive inflammation and stomach distress. This study supports the use of the fruit in traditional herbal applications for gastrointestinal conditions.*

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D•I® Helps to Support a Balanced Digestive System*

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Why should I take D•I®?

D•I® is a synergistic Digestive Blend designed to support the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Your digestive system is a complex maze of organs, functions, and metabolic processes. These are affected by multiple elements such as: foods, physical or mental stress, hormone imbalance, lack of sleep or physical activity, age, or other issues which may contribute to digestive imbalance. D•I®’s synergistic botanical Digestive Blend contains perilla, Chinese red date, licorice, tangerine peel, ginger and Chinese quince. The digestive system receives, recognizes, and processes these wholesome food ingredients efficiently and effectively using them to balance and support the digestive tract. Take regularly for best results.*

What are good companion products for D•I®?

Phytotime™ and Phytotime™ Joy are designed to support normal liver detoxification functions of the body, and are great companion products to use with D•I®.*

Evernew®, Evernew Orange®, and Evernew®-D provide an excellent source of fiber. A fiber rich diet provides multiple benefits when taken daily.

Adding a wide variety of fruits and vegetables to your diet on a daily basis is recommended for a healthy lifestyle. Adding Vegecolor™ and Soup de E. EXCEL™ to your diet provides a wide variety of wholesome fruits and vegetables in an easy and convenient way.

Celebration™ is E. EXCEL’s signature product designed to support the immune system and overall wellness. Other signature products include Millennium®, Millennium® Red, Millennium® Powder, Millennium® Gold, Poly5®, Daily Nutrition Capsules and toTHINK™.*

How quickly can I expect to experience beneficial effects from taking this product? Please remember that our products are not drugs, nor are they a replacement for drugs and are not meant to treat, cure or prevent disease. Our products contain wholesome food ingredients, which support a safe and gradual but significant change, without drug-related side effects. As part of a healthy lifestyle, the results you desire may occur gradually. We encourage you to use our products together with the four pillars of health taught in the science of Nutritional Immunology, which empowers people to improve their lifestyle by: (1) making balanced wholesome food choices, (2) staying positive and happy, (3) regular exercise, and (4) getting sufficient sleep.*

Will this product interact with any of my medications? Should I take it if pregnant, nursing, or have any health issues? While these products contain wholesome food botanicals and natural ingredients, as with any changes to diet or lifestyle, you should consult your doctor before using. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health issues, we encourage you to check with your health care professional before use.

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D•I® Helps to Support a Balanced Digestive System*

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