DoTERRA has soooo many fantastic products, many of which are great for digestion. Okay, so which one should we take? And where is it really targeted?

All of these internal products will absorb into our body systems and will continue on their way to benefit the rest of our body. However, depending on how we take it, it will target that area first!

Firstly, internal oils that are drank straight into the mouth, such as peppermint, lemon, Smart & Sassy oil will absorb quickly into mouth, tongue, throat and down your esophagus, then slowly make it’s way into the rest of your organs. This is perfect for instant absorption and relief! i.e, if I have a sore throat, smelly breath, tummy hurts, congested, phlegmy, sore gums or just generally unwell. Popping beadlets on your tongue will have the same effect, but swallowing it will slightly delay it’s absorption.

If I were to to put a few drops of celery seed oil into my smoothie and drink it, it would benefit my mouth, throat and help with the mucous protective lining of my esophagus and stomach. However, if I decided to put a few drops of oils into empty capsules to take, it would not benefit my oral health at all, and will delay the release of oils by a minute or less. Great for those who struggle with the taste of certain oils or need to take more than a couple drops at a time.

DigestTabs are chewable powder-like tablets. It is designed to help sooth your stomach, helping the stomach acid from coming back up and causing discomforts. It more or less soothes the stomach and keeps a protective barrier around the stomach. A great product for those who has discomforts after eating.

Terrazyme and other softgels are mainly targeted to release in the stomach area, for healthy organs and digestion. Terrazyme helps break down food, absorb nutrients and to help move waste down the next pipe! Take on an empty stomach for better cleaning!

Gx Assist, PB Assist and Peppermint Softgels are all targeted for release in the gut, the intestines. Many of our health concerns stems from an unhealthy gut. An unhealthy gut can lead to all sorts of problems such as inflammation, joint issues, skin conditions, low immune system, ageing, weight gain, hormone imbalances and much much more! Gx Assist GI Cleansing Softgels and Peppermint Softgels both use enteric coating to delay the release of oils until it reaches the gut. PB Assist probiotics are double encapsulated to prevent the good bacterias from bursting inside the stomach acid. It will release in the gut to best benefit the gut flora. Peppermint Softgels are also perfect for those with a sensitive stomach as you will not feel the burst of oils as you would in a veggie capsule.

I hope this helps you how to decide what product you need and where it needs to be targeted!