Nature's Way, DGL (Without Fructose), 100 Chewable Tablets

I have GERD, or more accurately, esophagitis due to a damaged esophageal sphincter. My GI doctor originally prescribed the usual acid blockers, but there were problems. The acid blockers didn't really help, as I didn't have a high acid problem, just a damaged sphincter. Plus, research I did on my own confirmed that low stomach acid levels hinder proper digestion. The biggest problem, however, was stopping the acid blockers. It always caused a rebound effect: true acid reflux for days or even weeks after stopping the pills. My solution: DGL. A nutrition doctor that my wife used recommended to her that I try them. I did and they worked great. They greatly eased the esophageal discomfort, yet did not suppress stomach acid, hence no rebound if I should miss a dose.A follow-up visit to my GI doc a year later found marked improvement in the state of the damaged sphincter. He assumed that the prescription acid blockers were responsible and was surprised when I told him that I had switched to a DGL formula within 90 days of trying the acid blockers he prescribed. To his credit, he told me to continue with whatever I was doing since it certainly was working. I've been taking Enzymatic Therapy DGL for nearly a decade now, with regular follow-up visits to my gastroenterologist.There are many brands and varieties of DGL available. I have tried a good number of them and found that I personally prefer the Enzymatic Therapy fructose free chewable tablets. I like licorice a lot, so the flavor was no problem. I prefer the fructose free variety as I don't like "sweets" and the sweeter taste of the "regular" variety didn't appeal to me. My younger daughter, however, hated the fructose free taste and opted for the chocolate flavored ones when she had a temporary bout of GERD some years ago. My older daughter likes the fructose free kind I take, and uses them for the occasional "acid stomach." I have found other brands to taste chaulky or have other "off" flavors. Of course, that's my personal preference. Your taste may well differ.My recommendation: Watch and/or modify your diet if you are a victim of GERD, and give Enzymatic Therapy DGL's a try. Find the "flavor" you prefer. Of course, you should touch base with your doctor to make sure that he or she has no problem with your experiment. Everybody's problems are different and DGL's are not a universal cure for all GERD-like symptoms.As for me, Enzymatic Therapy fructose free DGL's are my preferred treatment. They work, they taste great and there are no side effects or rebound effects. They are readily available in nutrition related stores and on the Internet (like at Amazon.com) and are very reasonably priced. I give them a full five star rating.

This has been a wondrous product for soothing the reflux problem I have had due to a hiatal hernia. These are chewable tablets with a very nice flavor to them. The no fructose product is great if you are staying away from "sugar". If I have a problem, I chew 2-3 tablets and find relief within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, the company has chosen to discontinue this product - don't know why and don't know when. If it works, take it off the market!! I'm really hoping they get the message that this is truly an effective product.

Another product purchased for my husband's acid reflux and not used. Obviously he's satisfied with taking Omeprazole for now and doesn't care if it's not good for him.UPDATE 4/6/15 Finally got my husband off of Omeprazole. We accomplished this with Now Super Enzymes and a good probiotic. It's approximately three weeks now and all seems too be working well!

Best eaten after meals.

I bought it, after reading Dr D'Adamo's book on blood type diets. I have type O Pos blood type.It has worked fairly well, greatly reducing my acid reflux, I still get episodes of indigestion, therefore the four stars. But then again, it could be that I still have not completely gone on Dr D'Adamo diet for Type O people.One other positive effect that I've noticed is that my sleep has got better. My sister who has also tried DGL, reports the same effect, better sleep. As yet, she does not know her blood type. I should point out, that I also take a quarter of a pill of "Gaba Calm," before going tobed. If I take a higher dosage, I am very sleepy the next morning. Since "Gaba Calm" is used for Cortisol control, It may be that DGL also works on my Cortisol levels.

After being diagnosed with gastritis and GERD, I tried a lot of different Rx stomach medications. Although Prevacid really worked well for me, I found that it had some undesired side effects when taken at the dose I was prescribed (mostly vertigo that would come & go throughout the day). I ran across an article on DGL written by Dr. Andrew Weil and decided to give it a try. Long story short, I was able to wean myself off of the prescription meds using this product! For what it's worth, I read a few negative reviews about the taste, which I didn't find to be unpleasant. The tablets do produce a strong licorice root flavor when chewed (go figure), but not a big deal. for best results, be sure to chew the tablets thoroughly and allow them to liquefy completely before swallowing.

This product has cured my GERD and has changed my life. I am healthy and no longer rely on Omeprazole, Zantac or Pantoprozole. These drugs do nothing more than mask the problems and don't cure anything; DGL does. It's not disclosed by the drug companies, but these Proton inhibitors (PI) taken for extended periods, depletes your body of other necessary nutrients. One such vitamin is B-12. B-12 deficiency leads to memory issues and just the ability to form sentences. You must, however, strictly follow a diet free of foods that cause GERD. I no longer drink coffee or eat tomatoes (both of which I love). I restrict the amount of carbs and sugar I eat and stay away from milk products. My GERD has gone away and I have lost weight too! DGL is a must!

I'd rather have natural sugar than artificial sweeteners like sorbitol and mannitol which are known intestinal irritants for some people. I ended up throwing it away after a week thanks to that. My fault for not reading labels diligently enough. Artificial sweeteners aren't very natural and a lame addition to a natural alternative medication. My acid reflux was improving, but, my intestines were inflamed.