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Essential Oil Solutions with dōTERRA

On Guard Softgels vs. Chewables: What's the Difference?

Essential Oil Solutions with dōTERRA

doTERRA International LLC

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4.4748 Ratings

🗓️ 11 September 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Not sure whether to use On Guard Softgels or On Guard Chewables... or both? In this episode, Alex DaBell, VP of Global Research and Development at doTERRA, explains how these two products are designed to complement each other, not compete.

 

You'll learn how the Softgels provide short-term, targeted support while the Chewables are built for daily consistency, plus why doTERRA pairs them with the Foundational Wellness Protocol for whole-body balance.

 

In this episode, you'll learn:

 

  1. What makes On Guard Softgels unique (including added oils like Melissa, Oregano, and Black Pepper)

  2. Why On Guard Chewables are formulated with Vitamin C, D3, Zinc, and Beta Glucan

  3. How the two products complement each other for short-term and daily use

  4. The sourcing story behind Melissa, Oregano, and other essential oils inside

  5. Practical tips for introducing On Guard products into family and personal routines

 

💬 Do you use On Guard Softgels, Chewables, or both? Tell us in the comments!

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Here's a thought. By the time you actually feel your immune system working, maybe a scratchy throat, sluggish energy or brain fog, it's already under pressure.

0:09.0

In nature, defense isn't built during the battle. It's trained in advance, and your immune system works the same way.

0:17.0

That's why prevention isn't just a strategy. It's a philosophy. And when we pair that mindset

0:23.1

with natural products that are both scientifically validated and deeply supportive of your body's

0:28.8

own intelligence and resilience, we shift from reacting to thriving. Welcome to the Dutera podcast.

0:36.8

I'm Alex DeBelle, Vice President of Global Research and Development.

0:40.2

As the seasons change and immune challenges ramp up,

0:44.0

I want to help you stay one step ahead, not just with good intentions,

0:47.7

but with tools that are precise, effective, and grounded in nature.

0:52.4

Today I'll walk you through two of my favorite immune reinforcements,

0:56.4

the Ongard soft gels and our newer Ongar Jouable tablets. These aren't just convenient. They're

1:03.3

clinically informed, strategically formulated, and designed to meet your body where it is,

1:08.8

before the stress hits. We often picture immunity as a shield, but it's actually much more dynamic.

1:15.6

It's a smart surveillance system, constantly scanning for invaders, assessing risk, and coordinating responses across your entire body.

1:24.6

But even the most intelligent system needs fuel, training, and reinforcement.

1:29.1

That's why I always start with the foundational wellness protocol, our baseline for immune

1:34.5

and whole body health. VMG Plus delivers essential vitamins and minerals that fuel immune cells.

1:40.2

E-Omega Plus provides omega-3 fatty acids that are regulating for the inflammatory signaling.

1:45.9

And PB Restore supports gut integrity and microbiome balance, both of which are critical for immune readiness.

1:52.7

These products create your daily baseline.

1:55.6

But when stress, travel, or seasonal changes elevate your immune demands, you need targeted support.

2:02.0

And that's where on-garde soft gels and chewables come in.

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