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DGL Plus

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Aloe 50 mg
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Score82
A coherent DGL-led blend with marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe for digestive-lining comfort. Aloe purity remains the main unresolved detail.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (180 servings)
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Digestive Health

Score 82

A coherent DGL-led blend with marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe for digestive-lining comfort. Aloe purity remains the main unresolved detail.
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$78.50($0.43 per serving)
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Analysis

DGL extract leads at 300 mg, supported by 200 mg marshmallow and 100 mg slippery elm. Aloe contributes 50 mg as a polysaccharide-related extract, giving the formula a coherent soothing emphasis.

The aloe source is identified as Aloe barbadensis, but inner-leaf sourcing, concentration, and aloin removal are not confirmed. Slippery elm is a powder rather than a standardized extract, which makes its active contribution less precise.

The formula is suited to upper digestive comfort rather than fiber, enzyme, or probiotic support. It offers more depth than aloe alone, but people should still verify the aloe purity details before routine use.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking upper digestive soothing
  • People wanting DGL with complementary demulcent herbs
  • Users who do not need a fiber or probiotic formula
Best for
  • Upper digestive comfort
  • Mucosal-soothing botanical support
  • A focused DGL combination

Pros

  • Provides a substantial DGL amount
  • Includes meaningful marshmallow and slippery elm
  • Aloe amount is clearly stated
  • Avoids a proprietary blend

Cons

  • Aloe aloin removal is not confirmed
  • Aloe concentration is not stated
  • Does not provide fiber, enzymes, or probiotics

Warnings

  • Use only if the physical label confirms decolorized or purified aloe with aloin removed
  • Stop use if cramping, urgent diarrhea, or persistent loose stools occurs
  • Oral aloe is generally unsuitable during pregnancy unless a clinician specifically recommends it
  • Slippery elm and marshmallow may slow absorption of oral medicines, so separate dosing may be appropriate

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

DGL, aloe polysaccharides, slippery elm, and marshmallow create coherent soothing digestive support. The small feedback base and premium bottle cost temper an otherwise strong formula.

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Ingredient transparency

88 Highest impact

Individual active weights are clearly disclosed. Some extract percentages, enzyme activity, or non-active label details remain incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

63 Moderate impact

The supplied rating is favorable, but the feedback base is comparatively small. No complaint-level evidence was supplied to assess recurring issues or purpose-specific experiences.

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Value for money

86 Highest impact

The serving cost is moderate relative to the formula. Incomplete potency details keep the quality-to-cost balance from standing out.

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Goals

Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

DGL licorice, marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe form a focused mucosal-soothing formula. DGL and marshmallow supply the clearest amounts, while the other demulcents reinforce localized comfort.

The aloe label does not confirm inner-leaf sourcing, aloin removal, concentration, or standardized polysaccharides. The formula also focuses on soothing rather than stool regulation, enzymes, or microbiome support.

Study evidence
Aloe Supportive 7 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) extract
300 mg
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) extract (Polysaccharides)
50 mg
Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) powder
100 mg
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) extract
200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value

The aloe source does not confirm purified inner-leaf material or aloin removal; the extract lacks a concentration ratio or defined polysaccharide standardization. The disclosed 50 mg extract serving meets the meaningful-dose threshold for concentrated aloe. Cost per serving falls in the favorable middle tier; DGL, slippery elm, and marshmallow broaden the digestive-support formula.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. A Pilot Study of the Effect of Aloe barbadensis Mill. Extract (AVH200®) in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Størsrud S; Pontén I; Simrén M · Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD · 2016
    Randomized trial68 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  2. A Randomised, Cross-Over, Placebo-Controlled Study of Aloe vera in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Effects on Patient Quality of Life.
    Hutchings HA; Wareham K; Baxter JN; Atherton P; Kingham JG; Duane P; Thomas L; Thomas M; Ch'ng CL; Williams JG · ISRN gastroenterology · 2011
    Randomized trial110 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  3. Prevention of acute radiation-induced Proctitis by Aloe vera: a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial in Pelvic Cancer patients.
    Sahebnasagh A; Ghasemi A; Akbari J; Alipour A; Lashkardoost H; Ala S; Hosseinimehr SJ; Salehifar E · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2020
    Randomized trial42 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  4. Successful Treatment of Acute Radiation Proctitis with Aloe Vera: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Sahebnasagh A; Ghasemi A; Akbari J; Alipour A; Lashkardoost H; Ala S; Salehifar E · Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2017
    Randomized trial20 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  5. Aloe vera for Prevention of Acute Radiation Proctitis in Colorectal Cancer a Preliminary Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Sahebnasagh A; Saghafi F; Ghasemi A; Akbari J; Alipour A; Habtemariam S; Safdari M; Ghaleno HR; Salehifar E · Journal of gastrointestinal cancer · 2022
    Randomized trial20 participantsDigestive Health forAloe