In an election year, when big pharmaceutical companies are lining the pockets of legislators, the health of Americans may be in jeopardy. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal this week, "The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a handful of deaths and several dozen unusual side effects in patients who had taken [a pharmaceutical drug] to treat irritable bowel syndrome."

A difficult and embarrassing affliction to discuss with friends or even healthcare professionals, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects nearly 20 percent of the population – more than 55 million Americans. Although IBS does not have big-name star power pushing for a solution – as Katie Couric does for colon cancer, Michael J. Fox does for Parkinson’s Disease or Rosie O’Donnell does for breast cancer – it is an urgent issue for one out of five Americans.

The good news is that IBS sufferers now have a safe, effective alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. An all-natural, drug-free remedy, Intestive® from Proper Nutrition, Inc., is a breakthrough in promoting gastrointestinal health and bowel function, without the inconvenient, uncomfortable or life-threatening side effects. In fact, the primary ingredient in Intestive®, SEACURE®, a 100% white fish protein concentrate, has been used safely and effectively for more than 40 years. Developed by scientists for use in fighting worldwide famine, SEACURE® has resulted in no reported cases of side effects or adverse reactions, even among infants. And, a recently published initial study demonstrates that the new SEACURE®-based product Intestive® was effective in improving general health in just under 85% of patients in as little as 30 days. Furthermore, the two additional active ingredients in Intestive®, colostrum (free of casein and lactose) and boswellia, are all-natural products known to be safe.