FAQs
What is SIBO?
SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, a diagnosable and often treatable cause of gas, bloating (no, this is not normal to feel every time you eat), abdominal pain, fatigue, constipation and diarrhea - many of the same symptoms as IBS. There are three main types of SIBO: hydrogen, methane (now called intestinal methanogen overgrowth or IMO), and hydrogen sulfide. The good news? There's hope! Each type has unique targeted strategies that offer patient specific support.
What types of SIBO are supported with GI ALLY?
GI ALLY uses three trusted antimicrobial herbs - allicin (Allisure AC-23®), pomegranate hull and neem leaf - intentionally formulated to support the root cause of both hydrogen AND methane SIBO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth). Knowing that we need hydrogen (H2) to make methane (CH4), our product is intentionally formulated to support both. GI ALLY is not intended for Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO.
How should I take it?
As practitioners ourselves, we live by the philosophy of “start low, go slow”. This means, whenever incorporating a new supplement, it's often recommended to start with the lowest dose possible to ensure tolerance, and then ramp up from there to the dosing recommended by your practitioner.
This can be taken with or without food. However, we recommend for best tolerance to take with meals or 10-15 minutes before meals.
The suggested dosing for reset is: 1 to 2 capsules 3 times a day for 4 to 6 weeks or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
The suggested dosing for maintenance is: 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
What to expect and what is “die-off”?
Because GI Ally is focused on the root cause of bloating with SIBO/IMO, bacterial and archaeal overgrowth, relief is not expected to be instant. GI Ally is not your classic “anti-bloat” supplement that provides instant benefit but then wears off. Rather, it is a supplement that supports the root cause over a period of weeks, to provide lasting benefit. When first introducing GI Ally, some initial "die off" is to be expected.
"Die off" is a term colloquially dubbed by the integrative medicine community to explain a collection of symptoms (fatigue, brain fog, headaches, flu-like symptoms, or temporary aggravation of GI symptoms) that often occur when first introducing a new antimicrobial/ antifungal herb or medicine. The good news? This may be a sign that overgrown organisms are passing. The better news? It's temporary! Always consult your provider if new/ alarming symptoms occur.
Isn’t garlic high FODMAP?
Yes! Garlic is high in fructan, the "F" in FODMAP. Allicin, however is a powerful active compound in garlic, that is antimicrobial, antifungal and associated with many health benefits. The high potency Allisure AC-23® used in GI ALLY, is extracted from fresh, raw garlic from Spain, using a controlled process that extracts this compound without its fructan component.
Is GI Ally vegan?
Yes! All ingredients included in GI Ally are vegan.
Is the product gluten free?
Yes! All ingredients included in GI Ally are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, filler-free, and non-GMO.
Do you use fillers or proprietary blends?
NO! GI ALLY has no fillers and we will never use proprietary blends. It is important to us that all ingredients and dosing remain fully transparent.
Can I take GI Ally while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Unfortunately no. Do not use GI Ally if you are pregnant, nursing or actively trying to conceive. Some of the herbs in GI Ally are contraindicated during this time.
Can kids take GI Ally?
This formula is intended for ages 18+, unless recommended by your healthcare provider.
Do you accept international orders?
At this time, orders are limited to just domestic in the USA. We hope to expand to international markets soon!
Do you offer affiliate or referral programs?
Reach out to us at dhara@dharatherapeutics.com for more information and tell us a little bit about yourself!
Can you tell me more about Prop 65 and the safety of products that contain this warning notice?
California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, known as Proposition 65, is a law that applies only in the State of California. Prop 65 mandates the publication of a list of chemicals that the State of California determines causes cancer or birth defects, and requires companies that sell products that contain those chemicals to inform California residents about the risk of exposure to such chemicals. Even if a chemical has not been shown to cause cancer or birth defects in humans, but has been shown to do so in animal testing, the chemical is still required to be placed on the applicable Prop 65 list.
This warning notice does not mean that the product is unsafe. Rather, the warning notice is intended to inform California consumers of the presence of a Prop 65-listed chemical so the consumer can make an informed decision when purchasing the product.
GI Ally's reset dose contains lead above the threshold listed by Prop 65, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. To give perspective, the Prop 65 notice limit for lead is 0.5 mcg per day while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s safe limit for lead in drinking water is 15 mcg/L per day. For more information, please visit https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov