Enzymes and Probiotics Provide Dual Action Digestive Support
There’s been a lot of talk lately about probiotics and the ways they benefit the body. Probiotics are the healthy flora that reside in the digestive tract. Traditionally, probiotics were consumed through cultured foods like cheese and yogurt and fermented beverages like kefir. Today, dietary supplements containing probiotics are some of the most popular products on the shelf.
The condition and function of the gastrointestinal tract is essential to overall health. This condition is highly dependent on the presence of billions of probiotic cultures which support regularity, aid the immune system, and produce vitamins like B and K. These healthy microflora protect us against the overgrowth of already present, potentially pathogenic organisms in the gut. They also fuel digestion through the production of enzymes such as lactase, protease, and amylase. As an added bonus, the enzymes made by the flora work synergistically with the body’s inherent enzymes to support digestive health and optimal wellbeing.
Probiotics are active cultures which must make their way through various obstacles in their journey to the gastrointestinal tract. First, they must stand up to exposure to light, heat, and moisture on the shelf. After consumption, they must withstand harsh stomach acid and other digestive fluids. Key to the efficacy of a probiotic supplement is product stability, both on the shelf and inside the intestinal tract.
Enzymedica’s Pro-Bio™ is a guaranteed potency probiotic formulated to support healthy intestinal microflora balance. Pro-Bio is shelf stable and enteric coated. The enteric coating ensures that the probiotic formulation reaches its destination in the intestinal tract, safely bypassing the acid environment of the stomach.* The 8 strains of healthy bacteria chosen for Pro-Bio are well tolerated and have a history of beneficial use.
To learn more about how probiotics can help with healthy body functions, read the Pro-Bio product handout here.
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