Module 12: Digestive Support (Stomach repair, Intestinal Repair & greens)

Digestive Health and Greens

Gut health is foundational to everything else. This training covers some of the most meaningful products in our entire line: Stomach Repair for upper GI support, Intestinal Repair for comprehensive lower GI support, and two delicious Greens powders for daily superfood nutrition. When the gut is healthy, the whole body benefits. When the gut struggles, everything struggles.

Why Gut Health Matters So Much

Your digestive system isn't just about digesting food — it's the foundation of overall wellness.

When your gut is healthy: You comfortably digest food and absorb nutrients.

When your gut needs support: Nutrient absorption suffers, comfort suffers, and overall wellness suffers.

When does the stomach need support?

• Occasional digestive discomfort, heartburn, or indigestion
• A feeling of irritation after eating
• Simply wanting digestive wellness support before problems start

Barlean's approach: We created two targeted formulas for different areas of the digestive tract. Stomach Repair focuses specifically on the stomach lining. Intestinal Repair focuses specifically on the intestines. Different areas, different needs, different formulas.

The repair philosophy: Rather than just masking symptoms, these formulas are designed to support the body's natural repair processes. We're not covering things up — we're giving the body what it needs to support its natural processes.

A healthy gut equals a healthy body. That's just true physiology.

What This Training Covers

• The importance of gut health for overall wellness
• Stomach Repair — soothing the stomach lining with targeted ingredients
• Intestinal Repair — comprehensive gut support formula for the intestines
• Greens — daily superfood nutrition in two delicious options
• When to recommend each product and who the perfect customers are

Stomach Repair — Vanilla Chai

This formula has six targeted ingredients organized into three categories: Repair, Eliminate, Absorb. Each category serves a specific purpose.

REPAIR:

• Aloe Vera 200X — Concentrated extract specifically to support stomach lining health
• DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) — Supports the protective mucous layer that lines the stomach

These ingredients help support the stomach lining.

ELIMINATE:

• Mastic Gum — Traditionally used for digestive wellness and stomach support
• Goldenseal — Provides herbal support
• Grapefruit Seed Extract — Supports a healthy gut environment

These ingredients help the body clear out what shouldn't be there.

ABSORB:

• Activated Charcoal — Helps absorb toxins in the digestive tract

Important note: The activated charcoal is what gives the powder a dark color. When customers open it and see dark powder, that's completely normal. That's the charcoal, and it's a very important ingredient. Make sure to let them know so they're not surprised.

What this formula supports:

• Stomach lining integrity
• Digestive comfort
• A healthy stomach environment
• Overall stomach wellness

Tip for sensitive customers: They can start slow and work up to the full 2 teaspoons for a gentler approach to the effects of detoxing. Some people do better easing into it rather than starting at full strength.

What Customers Say About Stomach Repair

Individual results may vary.

Customer feedback: "I've enjoyed having this as my nightcap during the weekend. It tastes good, especially with almond or oat milk."

What customers love:

• Delicious vanilla chai flavor — actually enjoyable to take
• Easy to mix into beverages
• No pills to swallow, no complicated routine
• Noticeable results
• Fits into a simple daily routine
• Vegan friendly

That combination of effectiveness and enjoyability is rare in digestive support products. Most things that work well taste terrible. Stomach Repair delivers support that people actually want to take every day.

Intestinal Repair — Mixed Berry

This is our comprehensive approach for the intestines. While Stomach Repair has 6 targeted ingredients for the stomach, Intestinal Repair is formulated with 16 active ingredients to support intestinal health from multiple angles.

It's a three-in-one approach:

1. TERRAIN SUPPORT INGREDIENTS:

• L-Glutamine — Supports intestinal cell health; it's the preferred fuel source for cells lining your intestines
• N-Acetylglucosamine — Supports gut lining integrity
• Zinc — Supports tissue health
• Aloe Vera 200X — Soothing support
• DGL Licorice Root — Protective support
• Marshmallow Extract — Traditional soothing herb used for centuries

2. HERBS FOR GUT ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT:

• Sweet Wormwood
• Berberine
• Quercetin
• Perilla Extract

These botanicals support a healthy gut environment where good bacteria can thrive.

3. PREBIOTICS:

• Chicory Inulin
• Flaxseed

Prebiotics are food for the good bacteria in your gut. You can take all the probiotics you want, but if you're not feeding them, they won't flourish.

Plus: MSM, banana powder, and plum juice for additional support.

This is comprehensive 3-in-1 gut health support in a single formula.

Intestinal Repair — Practical Details

What it supports:

• Intestinal lining integrity
• Healthy digestive membranes
• The cells lining the intestinal wall
• A balanced gut environment
• Overall digestive wellness

Format: Delicious mixed berry flavor powder. Scoop included for easy measuring.

How to use: Mix into water, juice, or smoothie. Refrigerate after opening.

30-Day Digestive Reset: Many customers use Intestinal Repair as a 30-day digestive reset to support gut health. Think of it like a reset program — 30 days of comprehensive support to help the gut environment rebalance. After the initial reset, they can continue daily for ongoing support or use it periodically whenever they feel they need it.

For ongoing use: Customers can use it for up to six months, then take a two-month break. Many people notice positive results at that point. If they need more support, they can continue for another six months.

Starting slow: People wanting to ease in can start with one teaspoon, so one container might last two months.

Quality: Non-GMO, sugar-free, and gluten-free.

How to Choose Which Repair Formula

Choose Stomach Repair for:

• Customers with stomach-focused concerns
• Occasional heartburn or indigestion
• Those wanting stomach lining support specifically
• People who love vanilla chai flavor

Choose Intestinal Repair for:

• Customers wanting comprehensive gut support
• Intestinal wellness focus
• Those interested in a gut reset
• People who want the combination of prebiotics plus supportive herbs

Key question to ask: "Where are you experiencing discomfort? More in the stomach area or more in the intestinal area?"

Can customers use both? Yes! Some customers use both Stomach Repair and Intestinal Repair. Just use them at opposite ends of the day — one in the morning, one in the evening.

Greens — Daily Superfood Nutrition

Here's a statistic that matters: Only 1 in 10 Americans eats enough greens. That means 90% of people walking into your store have a greens gap in their diet.

Why are greens essential?

• Fundamental for energy
• Support natural detoxification
• Provide powerful vitamins and minerals
• Rich in antioxidants
• Alkalizing for the body

The Barlean's solution: Greens powders that taste amazing, so you'll actually drink them every day.

This is huge — the best greens supplement in the world does nothing if it sits in the cupboard because people can't stand the taste.

The taste difference (our competitive advantage): Unlike bitter, hard-to-drink greens powders, Barlean's Greens are formulated to taste delicious while delivering powerful nutrition. Customers who've tried other greens and hated them are often amazed that greens can taste this good.

Two Greens Options

ORGANIC GREENS — Unflavored

Pure, natural greens taste with nothing added.

What's in it:

• Dense green food concentrates: organic oat grass, wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa grass, spinach, spirulina, and chlorella
• Plant-based protein
• Vitamins and minerals
• Herbal antioxidants
• Fiber from flaxseed
• USDA Certified Organic

Best for:

• Purists who want their greens unadulterated
• Smoothie makers who want to control the final flavor
• People who prefer to add greens to recipes without changing the taste

GREENS CHOCOLATE SILK — Fair Trade Cocoa

Tastes like hot cocoa or chocolate milk.

What's in it:

• Fair trade alkalized cocoa
• Antioxidants from cocoa
• 12+ fruits and vegetables
• Fiber from chicory inulin and flaxseed

Best for:

• Chocolate lovers
• Kids who won't touch anything green
• Coffee add-ins — makes a great mocha
• Picky eaters who've tried greens before and hated them

Both Greens include:

• Comprehensive greens blend with spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, and more
• Concentrated fruits and vegetables
• Fiber and antioxidants

The nutrition profile is comparable. The choice comes down to taste preference and how the customer plans to use it.

Simple question to ask: "Do you want pure organic greens, or would you prefer it to taste like hot cocoa?"

Greens — Practical Details

Format: Powder in a canister with scoop included for easy, consistent measuring

Serving size: One scoop a day mixed into 8 ounces of water, juice, almond milk, or coffee

That's it. One scoop a day fills the greens gap for most people.

Ways to use it:

• Stir into water, juice, or milk
• Add to yogurt or oatmeal
• For Chocolate Silk: add to milk for chocolate milk, or to coffee for a healthy mocha
• Shake, stir, or blend depending on preference

Quality: Non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and completely vegan

What Customers Say About Greens

Customer feedback: "Barlean's Greens are the best greens I've tried." (We get that a lot — it's what most customers say.)

Another customer: "This stuff is tasty, very chocolatey without being overly sweet. I've added it to my morning coffee to make it like a mocha coffee, and it's great."

What customers focus on: Taste. Always taste. They're surprised and delighted that greens can taste this good.

Your selling point: When someone says "I tried greens powders before and couldn't drink it," you say: "Barlean's is different. Especially the Chocolate Silk — it tastes like hot cocoa. Try it. You'll actually look forward to drinking it."

Who Needs Digestive and Greens Products?

Stomach Repair customers:

• Those experiencing occasional stomach discomfort — burning, irritation, general unease in the stomach area
• People wanting stomach lining support because they've been hard on their stomachs over the years
• Customers seeking natural digestive comfort instead of just masking symptoms
• Those who've tried everything else without lasting results — often your most grateful customers when they finally find something that works

Intestinal Repair customers:

• Anyone wanting comprehensive gut support for the whole lower digestive tract
• People interested in doing a digestive reset — hitting the restart button on gut health
• Those seeking the combination of prebiotics plus supportive herbs for complete microbiome support
• Customers focused on intestinal wellness — support for bloating, irregularity, just not feeling right in their gut

Greens customers (the biggest group — the need is nearly universal):

• Anyone not eating enough vegetables (90% of the population)
• Health-conscious individuals wanting daily nutrition insurance
• Parents wanting to sneak greens into kids' drinks — Chocolate Silk is perfect for this
• Athletes and active people needing extra nutrient support
• Those wanting antioxidant support
• Anyone who finds other greens powders too bitter to drink consistently

Common Questions and How to Answer Them

"What's the difference between Stomach Repair and Intestinal Repair?" Your response: They target different areas. Stomach Repair focuses on the stomach with 6 targeted ingredients for stomach lining support. Intestinal Repair focuses on the intestines with 16 comprehensive ingredients including prebiotics and supportive herbs. Some customers use both for complete digestive tract support.

"Why is Stomach Repair so dark?" Your response: That's the activated charcoal — one of the six key ingredients that helps absorb toxins. The color is completely normal and a sign of the charcoal doing its job.

"Do your greens taste grassy?" Your response: No, and that's what makes Barlean's Greens different. The Chocolate Silk tastes like hot cocoa — customers add it to coffee for a healthy mocha. Even picky kids love it. The Organic Greens has a milder taste than most greens powders and blends great into smoothies.

"Can I take these every day?" Your response: Absolutely. The Greens are designed for daily nutrition. The repair formulas can be used daily for ongoing support or as a 30-day reset program — whatever works best for the customer's needs.

Key Takeaways

Stomach Repair (Vanilla Chai):

• 6 targeted ingredients in three categories: Repair, Eliminate, Absorb
• Supports stomach lining health
• Sugar-free, gluten-free
• Serving: 2 teaspoons daily (start with ½ to 1 teaspoon to ease in)
• Mix into milk, plant milk, or smoothie

Intestinal Repair (Mixed Berry):

• 16 comprehensive ingredients including L-glutamine, prebiotics, and supportive herbs
• Sugar-free, gluten-free
• Excellent as a 30-day reset or for ongoing daily support
• Can use up to 6 months, then take a 2-month break

Greens — Two Options:

• Organic Greens — Unflavored, USDA Certified Organic, perfect for purists and smoothie makers
• Greens Chocolate Silk — Fair trade cocoa, tastes like hot cocoa, perfect for chocolate lovers, kids, and anyone who's tried bitter greens and hated them
• Both are Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan
• One scoop daily fills the greens gap

Key benefits across all products:

• Digestive comfort and support
• Gut lining integrity
• Daily superfood nutrition
• Antioxidant support
• Delicious and easy to use

The big picture: Gut health is foundational to overall wellness. When someone's gut is working properly, they have better energy, better nutrient absorption, and better overall wellness. These products give you targeted solutions for the stomach, targeted solutions for the intestines, and daily nutrition that's actually enjoyable to take.

Coming Up Next: Training 13 will cover Total Omega Blends — products that combine multiple omega sources for comprehensive support.