It is well known that 80% of our immune system is located in the intestines, which is why the balance of our microflora is particularly important. Ideally, beneficial bacteria are in greater numbers than harmful microorganisms in our body, but nevertheless this ideal situation can easily be upset. The functioning of the colon and human health are closely linked, which is mainly due to the many biochemical processes occurring in the intestines. The dominance of putrefactive bacteria producing harmful substances (e.g. toxins, methane, ammonia, etc.) can lead to the development of many diseases. These harmful processes can be successfully blocked by the so-called probiotics. These are those beneficial microorganisms that withstand the destructive effects of stomach acids, bile acids and digestive enzymes, reach the colon alive and are able to colonize and multiply. What can damage our intestinal flora? • One of the most common harmful factors is antibiotic treatment, as they destroy not only pathogens, but also beneficial microorganisms. • Smoking. • Increased stress. • Eating too spicy and fatty foods. • Excessive alcohol consumption. • Meeting foreign “bacterial cultures” (for example, when changing residence). • As well as other “diarrheal” conditions (for example, indigestion). What can we do to restore our balance? A good solution is to take probiotic bacteria and prebiotics. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that survive the destructive effects of stomach acids, bile acids and digestive enzymes, retaining their ability to multiply in the colon, thus favoring the state of the intestinal flora. Prebiotics are complex carbohydrates and indispensable food for probiotics. Formulas containing both probiotics and prebiotics are called synbiotics. ProbioBalance is a complex formula containing 3 probiotic strains (Lb. Acidophilus, LB. Rhamnosus and B. Longum) at a concentration of 4 billion CFU (colony forming units). However, ProbioBalance contains a higher number of beneficial intestinal bacteria than many other formulas and can be safely administered, as it cannot be overdosed. Each of the bacterial strains used is found in the natural human digestive system. In addition to the beneficial strains, the formula also contains so-called prebiotics (fructo-oligosaccharides). Prebiotics are not bacteria, but complex carbohydrates that are indispensable food for probiotics. After ingestion, they reach the large intestine intact, and although all digested food passes through there, there is a relative “nutrient deficiency”. They can be extremely useful food for bacteria, promoting the reproduction of probiotics. Formulas containing probiotics and prebiotics are called synbiotics. CaliVita® ProbioBalance is a synbiotic and is available in the form of easy-to-use, cherry-flavored chewable tablets. The formula is also ideal for children, as once chewed, the tablet is more difficult to swallow incorrectly. There are no contraindications and it can be safely administered by everyone.
