BeneGut® (Perilla Extract — Vital Solutions)

BeneGut® is a standardized perilla (Perilla frutescens) leaf extract from Vital Solutions, developed for digestive comfort. Perilla is rich in rosmarinic acid and other polyphenols, and a clinical study found the extract eased everyday gastrointestinal discomfort such as bloating, rumbling, and feelings of fullness.

BeneGut is researched primarily for Gut Health. In a randomized placebo-controlled study, perilla extract improved everyday gastrointestinal discomfort, including bloating, rumbling, and a feeling of fullness.

The clinically studied dose is Around 150 to 300 mg of extract per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, BeneGut is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. BeneGut is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: No major drug interactions are established for this ingredient. Tell your doctor about all supplements if you take prescription medication. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for BeneGut as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.