Introducing Digestive Aid Complex

Digestive discomfort is an all-too-common struggle in today’s world, with over 20 million Canadians experiencing digestive disorders ranging from bloating and heartburn to functional dyspepsia and fat intolerance.1

Digestive Aid Complex (Boldocynara) offers a natural solution backed by clinical research to support liver function, digestion, and enzyme regulation. This carefully formulated blend combines artichoke, boldo, milk thistle, and dandelion—each selected for their scientifically recognized ability to enhance digestion, promote detoxification, and support metabolic health

Key Benefits

• Clinically Proven Relief: Reduces bloating, nausea, heartburn, excessive burping, and other digestive disturbances.2
• Liver & Gallbladder Support: Supports bile flow and liver detoxification, promoting better digestion and fat metabolism.
• Enzyme Modulation for Metabolic Support: Reduces activity of key digestive enzymes, helping regulate carbohydrate and fat absorption, similar to the action of orlistat (a common weight-loss medication).3
• Versatile. Vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free which makes it suitable for a wide range of patient needs.

How It Works: A Synergistic Blend of Herbal Actives

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)4

• Enhances bile production, improving fat digestion.
• Demonstrates liver-protective and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Boldo (Peumus boldo)5

• Supports digestive enzyme balance, reducing post-meal sugar spikes.
• Helps prevent carbohydrate over-absorption, beneficial for metabolic health.

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)6

• Provides potent antioxidant support to the liver.
• Helps reduce fat accumulation and inflammation in the liver.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)7

• Promotes bile flow and intestinal motility, aiding detoxification.
• Reduces pancreatic lipase activity, helping move fats through the digestive system.

Clinically Tested for Effectiveness

A multicentre clinical trial assessed Digestive Aid Complex’s ability to relieve digestive discomfort in 75 patients over 6 weeks.2 Results showed:

• Significant reduction in digestive complaints, including heartburn, regurgitation, and bloating.
• 91% of patients rated it as good or very good for effectiveness.
• Enzyme studies demonstrated its ability to regulate digestion, reducing sugar and fat absorption to improve metabolic function

If you’re interested in a deeper dive – head over to our Clinical Review!

Suggested Applications

• Digestive Aid Complex / Boldocynara is suitable for:
• Individuals experiencing bloating, nausea, heartburn, or indigestion.
• Those needing extra liver support due to diet, medication use, or lifestyle factors.
• Anyone looking to support healthy digestion and metabolic function naturally.

How to Use

Tablets: Adults (18+) – 1 tablet, twice daily, before meals.

Liquid: Adults (18+) – 10-15 drops, three times daily after meals.

Duration: Consult a healthcare provider if using beyond 6 weeks.

References:

1.    Fedorak, Richard N., Karen Wong, and Ron Bridges. "Canadian digestive health foundation public impact series. Inflammatory bowel disease in Canada: incidence, prevalence, and direct and indirect economic impact." Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology 24.11 (2010): 651.
2.    Bommer, S., P. Klein, and A. Suter. "A multicentre open clinical trial to assess the tolerability and efficacy of Boldocynara®, a traditional herbal preparation for functional digestive disorders." Planta Medica 79.13 (2013): PB11.
3.    Villiger, Angela, et al. "In vitro inhibitory potential of Cynara scolymus, Silybum marianum, Taraxacum officinale, and Peumus boldus on key enzymes relevant to metabolic syndrome." Phytomedicine 22.1 (2015): 138-144.
4.    Porro, Chiara, et al. "Functional and Therapeutic Potential of Cynara scolymus in Health Benefits." Nutrients 16.6 (2024): 872.
5.    Sáez, Juan C., et al. "Pharmacology of boldine: Summary of the field and update on recent advances." Frontiers in Pharmacology 15 (2024): 1427147.
6.    Jaffar, Hafiza Madiha, et al. "Silymarin: Unveiling its pharmacological spectrum and therapeutic potential in liver diseases—A comprehensive narrative review." Food Science & Nutrition 12.5 (2024): 3097-3111.
7.    Fan, Min, et al. "Dandelion (Taraxacum Genus): A review of chemical constituents and pharmacological effects." Molecules 28.13 (2023): 5022.