Therapeutic compositions can include ingredients to be useful in methods for improving or maintaining proper intestinal health. The therapeutic compositions can be used for maintaining a healthy intestinal tract by providing essential nutrients for intestinal function. Also, the therapeutic compositions can improve intestinal health by providing functional ingredients that can be useful for returning the intestinal tract to a healthy condition for optimal performance. The therapeutic compositions can be beneficial for small and large intestines, and other aspects of the GI tract as well as for the general heath of an individual.