Note

This product contains 5 disputed ingredients: N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine USP, Gamma Oryzanol, N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Standardized to contain 80% Silymarin), Lactoferrin (as Bioferrin). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see the ingredient science section below for details.

SwissRX
SwissRX

Gut Defense (Capsules)

★★★★☆
4 / 5·3 reviews at The FeedGut Health

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$65for 45 servings· $1.44 per serving
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Used for: gut health
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Reviews at The Feed
0
Quality standards
9
Key ingredients
Pello Score™

Below average

Notable weaknesses in one or more pillars

43
Science5/25
Transparency16/25
Value10/20
Athlete experience10/20
Quality2/10

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Ingredient science

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✓No flagged ingredients detected
Vitamin A (from 2000 IU as Palmitate)600mcg
~ Likely

Needed for immune function and healthy skin and gut lining; most people get enough from diet.

Biotin250mcg
~ Likely

A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.

Zinc (as TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)5mg
~ Likely

Zinc supports immune function and tissue repair; athletes lose some in sweat. Helpful if your diet is low in it.

L-Glutamine USP750mg
~ Likely

Fuel for the cells lining the gut; may help maintain the gut barrier under heavy training. Little direct effect on performance.

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine USP150mg
Disputed

A precursor to the antioxidant glutathione; evidence for sport benefits is limited.

Gamma Oryzanol100mg
Disputed

A rice-bran compound once marketed for strength; studies haven't shown performance benefits.

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine100mg
Disputed

Studied for joint health; overall evidence is mixed.

Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Standardized to contain 80% Silymarin)60mg
Disputed

A traditional liver herb; evidence for benefits in healthy people is limited.

Lactoferrin (as Bioferrin)25mg
Disputed

A milk protein studied for immunity and iron absorption; evidence in athletes is limited.

Quality standards

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0 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed

Tested for sport

  • NSF Certified for Sport
  • Informed Sport
  • Cologne List

Food & sourcing

  • USDA Organic
  • Non-GMO Project Verified

Diet claims

  • Vegan: not stated

    Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.

  • Gluten-free: yes

    Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.

  • Dairy-free: yes

    From the allergen list, where one is available.

Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.

Transparency & Sources

85
High transparency
0 certifications · 3 reviews at The Feed
The Feed
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