Frequently asked questions

The recommended dosage for GluteGuard^® is one (1) tablet, 1 to 4 times per day, before a meal where gluten could be present or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

We recommend taking a tablet within 5-15 minutes before having a meal.

When taken before any gluten free meal that may contain trace amounts of gluten (e.g. from cross-contamination), GluteGuard^®'s caricain (papaya-derived) enzymes target and break down gluten into harmless fragments in the intestine. These fragments then pass naturally through the body thereby minimizing symptoms.

GluteGuard^® must be taken before a meal to assist in reducing the occurrence of symptoms caused by accidental gluten ingestion. Our clinical studies were not designed to explore GluteGuard^®’s protective effects after consuming gluten.

The maximum recommended dose is 4 tablets a day.

The effect of cold temperatures on the integrity and/or efficacy of the GluteGuard tablets have not been investigated. GluteGuard^® is recommended to be stored between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius

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No. Doing so would significantly reduce GluteGuard^® ’s effectiveness. The tablets use an enteric coating which protects GluteGuard^® ‘s active ingredient as it passes through the acidic environment of the stomach, quickly dissolving only once the tablet reaches the small intestine. This ensures the enzymes are released where they are needed to reduce the occurrence of symptoms.

GluteGuard^® is recommended for adults 19 years and older only. GluteGuard^® has not been studied in children.

GluteGuard^® is not recommended to be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding. GluteGuard^® has not been clinically tested in pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Despite being careful, accidental gluten-contamination is still a common concern for many people who are on a gluten-free diet. GluteGuard^® helps protects against the symptoms of accidental gluten ingestion. GluteGuard^® is not intended to replace a gluten-free diet. GluteGuard^® must be taken in conjunction with a gluten-free diet.

GluteGuard^® contains sulphites to preserve its natural ingredient.

No, GluteGuard^® will not leave a build-up of residue in your body. The natural ingredients only act on the gluten proteins that may be present in a meal that you have eaten, breaking them down into smaller, harmless fragments. They do not interact with the body itself. After this, it simply passes through the rest of the digestive system to be excreted naturally.

GluteGuard^® is gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free.

GluteGuard^®’s active ingredient, Carica papaya dry fruit latex, may interact with blood-thinning medications. Consult a healthcare professional before using GluteGuard^® if you are on any blood thinning medication.

GluteGuard^® is not recommended for use by individuals with allergies to papaya fruit (paw paw), sulphites, or natural rubber latex, and if taking blood thinning medications.