The Science Behind HEALIA: A Gut Healing Revolution

In today’s world, gut health is under constant threat — from stress, processed foods, medications like NSAIDs, to high-intensity workouts. At THERA Nordic, we formulated HEALIA to be your gut’s ultimate ally, built on robust science and clinically relevant dosing. In this article, we’ll dive into the research behind the powerhouse ingredients that make HEALIA so effective.

What Makes HEALIA Different?

Most gut supplements rely on low-dose, underpowered ingredients. HEALIA is different. Every scoop is packed with clinically-supported doses of:

• Bovine colostrum

• Hydrolyzed collagen peptides (Type I & III)

• Glycine

• Zinc carnosine

These ingredients don’t just “support” gut health — they actively repair, protect, and rebuild your intestinal lining.

1. Colostrum: Nature’s Gut Defender

Bovine colostrum is the first milk produced by cows after giving birth — rich in growth factors and immune proteins that help seal the gut lining, neutralize pathogens, and promote regeneration.

✅ Key Effects:

• Reduces gut permeability (“leaky gut”) by tightening tight junctions and lowering intestinal inflammation [1]

• Heals gut lining damaged by NSAIDs, exercise, or illness [1][2]

• Protects against bacterial infections and toxins via immunoglobulins and lactoferrin [3]

HEALIA includes colostrum at therapeutic doses used in research (10–20g/day) — unlike typical supplements that barely scratch the surface.

2. Collagen: Rebuilding from the Inside Out

Collagen is the main structural protein in your gut lining. Type I & III collagen (the kind we use) form up to 88% of intestinal collagen, providing the scaffolding for tissue regeneration.

✅ Clinically Proven Benefits:

• Improves symptoms in people with gut discomfort (IBS, bloating)

• Accelerates healing of intestinal tissue through fibroblast stimulation and collagen matrix rebuilding [internal formulation reference]

We use hydrolyzed collagen peptides — broken down into low-weight molecules (~2,000 Dalton) for maximum absorption and effect.

3. Zinc Carnosine: The Gut’s Bodyguard

Zinc carnosine is a compound used in Japan for over 20 years to treat ulcers and intestinal injury. It works by:

• Coating and protecting the stomach and gut lining

• Reducing inflammation at the epithelial level

• Stimulating mucosal healing and cell regeneration [4]

Combined with colostrum, it has shown synergistic benefits in protecting against gut barrier damage, especially from NSAIDs and intense physical stress [5].

4. Glycine: The Unsung Gut Hero

Glycine is a calming amino acid that supports collagen formation and modulates inflammation in the gut. It also plays a key role in:

• Glutathione synthesis (important for gut detox)

• Regulating intestinal immune responses

• Repairing damaged epithelial cells

Though often overlooked, glycine complements collagen and colostrum beautifully — amplifying their gut-healing effects.

5. Clinically Relevant Dosing — Not Fairy Dust

Most gut health products use micro-doses — 500 mg here, 1 g there — far below what studies use. HEALIA is formulated to match real clinical protocols, delivering:

• 8+ grams colostrum [2]

• 9+ grams collagen peptides

• Therapeutic zinc carnosine (150 mg) [4]

• 5 grams of total l-glycine to support recovery and balance

What Can You Expect from HEALIA?

• Reduced bloating and gut discomfort

• Faster recovery from gut stress (travel, illness, meds)

• Enhanced resilience during workouts and stressful periods

• Support for leaky gut, IBS, and gut inflammation

• A calmer, stronger, more balanced gut ecosystem

HEALIA isn’t just a gut supplement — it’s a gut healing protocol in a pouch. Grounded in science, powered by nature, and dosed to deliver. Your gut deserves more than promises. It deserves proof. That’s HEALIA.

References

1. Playford, R. J., et al. (2001). Co-administration of the health food supplement, bovine colostrum, reduces the acute NSAID-induced increase in intestinal permeability. Clinical Science, 100(6), 627–633.
   👉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11352778/

2. Marchbank, T., et al. (2011). The nutriceutical bovine colostrum truncates the increase in gut permeability caused by heavy exercise in athletes. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 300(3), G477–G484.
   👉 https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpgi.00281.2010

3. Otto, W. et al. (2011). Randomized control trials using a tablet formulation of hyperimmune bovine colostrum to prevent diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. Scand J Gastroenterol, 46(7-8), 862–868.
   👉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21526980/

4. Playford, R. J., et al. (2006). Zinc carnosine, a health food supplement that stabilises small bowel integrity and stimulates gut repair processes. Gut, 56(2), 168–175.
   👉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16777920/

5. Davison, G., et al. (2016). Zinc carnosine and bovine colostrum supplementation suppress exercise-induced gut permeability in healthy volunteers. Am J Clin Nutr, 104(2), 526–536.
   👉 https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(22)04566-X/pdf