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Probiotics and Gastrointestinal Health
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Why are probiotics and GI health so important?
Functional health essentially starts in the gut. Literally. The GI system is at the core of digestion, nutrient absorption, and removal of biological waste products. These are all vital functions that ALL systems throughout the body are dependent on. Consider the facts:
FACT Imbalances in the GI tract can cause or contribute to considerable dysfunction and disease in virtually every major organ and organ system.
FACT Systemic inflammation, pain disorders, immune dysregulation, poor cognition and mood, lack of energy, and cardiometabolic dysfunction may NEVER resolve without first improving GI health.
FACT Dysbiosis, known as a disproportionate ratio of beneficial and harmful bacteria species in the GI tract, is one of the key factors related to GI dysfunction and systemic disease.
FACT Specific conditions/diseases linked to dysbiosis include: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Obesity, Allergic Disorders, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Autism, and Colorectal Cancer among others.
How Do Probiotics Improve GI Health?
- Car Park Theory: Probiotics compete with harmful bacteria and microorganisms for limited space along the GI tract, much like a crowed parking lot, and thus block or disable pathogenic organisms.
- Immune Cell Interaction: Probiotics can alter the activity of immune cells to decrease intestinal inflammation and systemic disease activity.
- Intestinal Cell Health: Probiotics produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and polyamines, which are needed to support the structure and function of intestinal cells.
- Anti-inflammatory Activity: Probiotics can secrete metabolites that counteract inflammatory molecules, including cytokines, that drive disease processes.
- Strengthen the Intestinal Barrier: Probiotics can increase mucin production, which offers a protective coating against harmful organisms and substances, and directly enhance structural proteins of the intestinal lining.
Which Probiotics Work Best?
ANSWER: It depends! Choosing the correct probiotics to improve GI health and other conditions can depend on many factors, and include:
- The unique ratios and composition of innate bacteria in an individual.
- The level of dysfunction or disease affecting an individual.
- The coaction of probiotic strains and total probiotic counts.
- The specific probiotic strain(s) provided in a formula. Strain specificity is key!
The goal is to minimize bad gut bacteria, and repopulate with specific strains of good gut bacteria for a well-balanced gut microbiome based on the needs of each individual.
The 5-Strain Approach
Re-establish and Balance gut Flora
Along with eliminating unhealthy microbes from the gut, optimal digestive and immune health requires the re-establishment of beneficial bacteria. Research demonstrates that probiotic microorganisms may benefit several conditions including, but not limited to, irritable and inflammatory bowel disorders, constipation, asthma, eczema, allergies, and inflammation.*
5 Strains
Named for its 5 billion CFUs, Probiotic-5 is a multi-species proprietary blend of 5 specific strains. Probiotic-5 demonstrates several of the most desirable characteristics identified in probiotic formulas, and includes well-supported strains like Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus Plantarum 299V.* Probiotic-5 is an excellent probiotic formula with the capacity to support various digestive and other conditions.*
The Broad Spectrum Approach
Ultra Powerful Digestive and Immune Support
When a higher degree of gut dysbiosis is identified, a broad spectrum approach may be most effective to help balance the microbiome.
Probiotic strains from the genus Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are among the most recognized and commercially viable due to their efficacy and broad-spectrum benefits on human health. Studies of different Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria strains have been performed in numerous human trials and animal models to investigate their immunomodulatory properties and potential to treat various infectious, allergic, and inflammatory conditions.
While clinical outcomes have shown to vary based on several factors, such as probiotic strain, dosage, condition treated, and characteristics of the host, strains of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria remain well-supported for their effects on digestive health, immune activity, and other specific conditions. Considering the variety of factors known to influence probiotic efficacy, formulas of higher potency and strain diversity may confer a more robust benefit across a wider range of conditions.
12 Strains
Ultra-Biotic 50 is the highest potency probiotic offered by BioSpec Nutritionals, containing 50 billion CFU per capsule/serving and 12 diverse strains belonging to the Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria genera. It is considered safe for consumption by men and women of all ages.
The unique blend offers a combination of twelve specific strains shown clinically to support digestive and immune health, including:
| 1 Lactobacillus acidophilus UALa-01™ | 7 Lactobacillus rhamnosus UALr-18™ |
| 2 Bifidobacterium lactis UABla-12™ | 8 Bifidobacterium breve UABbr-11™ |
| 3 Lactobacillus plantarum UALp-05™ | 9 Lactobacillus salivarius UALs-07™ |
| 4 Lactobacillus paracasei UALpc-04™ | 10 Bifidobacterium bifidum UABb-10™ |
| 5 Lactobacillus casei UALc-03™ | 11 Bifidobacterium longum UABl-14™ |
| 6 Lactobacillus brevis UALbr-02™ | 12 Lactobacillus gasseri UALg-05™ |
As a final word, the vast majority of probiotics, like those offered by BioSpec Nutritionals, are safe for most patient populations and age groups assuming immune function is not compromised. While a single probiotic formula or strain may be sufficient to improve a specific condition or imbalance, a combination of products and different strains may be necessary in cases of severe gut microbial imbalances. Ultimately, probiotics should serve a supportive role in combination with diet to repopulate the more permanent bacteria colonies developed from birth, that have been diminished as a result of poor diet, antibiotics, toxins, and other harmful lifestyle factors.
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