SKU: GIX

GI Microb-X™

GI Microbial Balance*

Targeted blend of nutrients and botanicals to help promote a healthy balance in the gut microbiome.* May also support immune health in the GI tract and overall gut health.*

Provides botanicals including Tribulus extract, berberine, bearberry extract, black walnut powder, barberry extract, and artemisinin, along with magnesium and caprylic acid from magnesium caprylate.

• Supports GI microbial balance*
• Supports the body’s immune responses*
• Supports immune health in the GI tract*
• Supports gut health*

Recommended Use: Take 1 capsule per day on an empty stomach or as directed by your health‑care practitioner.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use beyond 30 days.

Botanicals for gut health*

The bioactive constituents in these botanicals possess properties that may help promote a healthy balance of normal gut flora.* The gut microbiome — the community of beneficial bacteria, fungi, yeast, and other microbes that live in our gut — plays an essential role in health, as it affects metabolism, nutrient absorption, and immune function.

GI Microb-X™

Targeted Botanical Formula with Tribulus, Berberine, Artemisinin, and Magnesium Caprylate for Gastrointestinal Microbial Balance*

Key Performance Benefits*

  • Supports a healthy GI microbial balance
  • Promotes a healthy gastrointestinal environment
  • Supports the body’s natural defense mechanisms
  • Promotes overall digestive health

What This Product Is

GI Microb-X is a targeted botanical formula designed to support a healthy gastrointestinal microbial balance.* This formula combines tribulus extract (200 mg, 40% saponins), berberine sulfate (100 mg), barberry extract (50 mg, 6% berberine), bearberry extract (100 mg, 20% arbutin), black walnut hull powder (100 mg), artemisinin (15 mg), and magnesium caprylate (150 mg yielding 120 mg caprylic acid) per capsule.

These botanicals work synergistically to support the body’s natural ability to maintain a balanced microbial environment in the GI tract. Tribulus and berberine provide broad-spectrum botanical support. Magnesium caprylate provides caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that supports a healthy GI environment.*

Mechanism of Action

Tribulus and Berberine for Microbial Balance*

200 mg of tribulus extract standardized to 40% saponins provides broad botanical support for GI microbial balance. 100 mg of berberine sulfate, along with 50 mg of barberry extract, supports a healthy microbial environment through berberine alkaloids.*

Artemisinin and Black Walnut

15 mg of artemisinin from sweet wormwood provides targeted botanical support. 100 mg of black walnut hull powder contains naturally occurring compounds supporting the body’s defense mechanisms.*

Magnesium Caprylate and Bearberry

150 mg of magnesium caprylate (yielding 120 mg caprylic acid) provides a medium-chain fatty acid supporting a healthy GI environment. 100 mg of bearberry extract standardized to 20% arbutin contributes additional botanical support.*

Applications

  • Individuals seeking botanical support for healthy GI microbial balance*
  • Those looking for a multi-botanical approach to GI microbial health*
  • Individuals wanting support for a healthy gastrointestinal environment*
  • Those seeking berberine and artemisinin-based GI support*
  • Individuals preferring targeted botanical formulas for digestive health*

Key Ingredients / Formula Highlights

Tribulus (200 mg), Berberine Sulfate (100 mg), and Artemisinin (15 mg)

Tribulus standardized to 40% saponins, berberine sulfate, and artemisinin for broad-spectrum botanical microbial balance support.*

Magnesium Caprylate (150 mg), Black Walnut (100 mg), Barberry (50 mg), and Bearberry (100 mg)

Caprylic acid from magnesium caprylate for GI environment support. Complementary botanical ingredients for comprehensive microbial balance.*

Suggested Use

Take 1 capsule per day on an empty stomach, or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Warning: Not for pregnant/breastfeeding; consult for use beyond 30 days.

Product Questions

How does GI Microb-X compare to GastroMend-HP?

GI Microb-X provides botanical support for overall GI microbial balance. GastroMend-HP targets the upper GI tract for gastric mucosal health and microbial balance. They address different aspects of GI health.*

Who may benefit most from GI Microb-X?

Individuals seeking targeted botanical support for healthy GI microbial balance under the guidance of a health-care practitioner.*

Practitioner Reference

GI Microb-X™ is positioned within the Designs for Health Gastrointestinal Health category. Available as GIX060 (60 capsules) and GIX120 (120 capsules). Warning: Not for pregnant/breastfeeding; consult for use beyond 30 days.

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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††U.S.A. Functional Medicine MDs, DOs, NDs, DCs, and Nutrition Professionals surveyed in 2025 for Designs for Health.

¹Sawada D, Kawai T, Nishida K, Kuwano Y, Fujiwara S, Rokutan K. Daily intake of Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 improves mental, physical, and sleep quality among Japanese medical students enrolled in a cadaver dissection course. J Funct Foods. 2017;31:188-197. doi:10.1016/j.jff.2017.01.042.

²Keystone commensal strains based on the HACK index. 8x comparison based on five keystone strains (up to 24% combined abundance) vs. single-strain Akkermansia  products (~3%). Percentages reflect typical abundance in healthy adult microbiomes per published research. Individual colonization varies.