Gutsy Chewy - A Friend to your Gut, Naturally!

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In my quest to keep our household free from artificial petroleum-derived ingredients, I am always on the lookout for dye-free and naturally-flavored medications and remedies... that actually work. I suffer from acid reflux, IBS, and other fun GI issues, and my oldest routinely complains of a tummy ache (although less so all-around, now that we're all gluten-free and I went dairy-free!) So I was eager to try the Gutsy Chewy digestive aid.

Ironically, I had a hard time reviewing these. Not because they don't work, but because I seldom have gut issues now that I've changed my diet! But I do get accidentally "glutened" or eat something that has dairy in it without looking first (I'm looking at you, Glutino oreos!) And once in a while I just eat too much and feel a little "bleah" inside.

Gutsy Chewy products are available in two flavors, Citrus and Wildberry. Gutsy Chewy products are all-natural and made in the U.S.A.

Pros:

• Gluten-free, lactose-free, all-natural (no fake dyes or flavors!) and vegan-friendly
• All Gutsy Chewy supplements contain a proprietary blend of apple cider vinegar, licorice extract and papaya extract (GiGs®). GiGs® has been shown to be effective in treating GutBurn™ and GutBloat™
• The handy 8-pack tubes are easy to take on-the-go
• Gutsy Chewy uses Xylitol to aid oral health, while calcium and magnesium are included to fortify the body's stores of these important minerals
• They work! I definitely felt better when taking these for gut discomfort and nausea, too-rich foods, and the one time I had a reflux flare-up.

Gutsy Chewy On-the-Go!

I keep a tube in this little drawer in my car's dashboard, along with just a *few* other essentials... *cough* (Pen, mints, saved Starbucks drink plugs to use as bento picks, essential oils to apply to my Kindergartener before dropping her off at school, chewy bar, loose change, broken clip-on sunglasses... you know. The usual stuff...)

Cons:

• While the flavors and texture were far from inedible, they weren't my favorites either. I have no problem taking these to help ease symptoms, but I'm not making excuses to justify having another. On the plus side, my kids aren't lying about tummy aches in order to get more!

I prefer the orange flavor, but the girls don't seem to care which they get. The older one doesn't love them enough to lie about stomach pains, but the little one totally does. I let her have half a tablet, if I can't distract or stall her out of it...

The retail price for Gutsy Chewy ranges from $15.99 to $6.67 each, depending on volume purchased. Each order also has a cost of $4.99 to cover shipping and handling. 

The tubes also make a great brain-jog... whenever I need to remember to get gas or an oil change or air in my tires or whatever, I put something on the little ledge under my speedometer to remind me that I need to remember... something! These don't blow around like crumbled napkins do! And don't block my visuals, like balled-up kiddie socks or Happy Meal toys...

Check out the Gutsy Products website for more info and to buy, and be sure and check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

[Disclaimer: Always check with your physician before starting any supplement product and specifically Gutsy Products. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition. This product contains papaya and should not be used by people with a latex allergy. Keep out of reach of children]