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What is the microbiome?

The microbiome is a complex environment of bacteria and other microorganisms. They live in many different sites of the body, including the gut, skin, mouth, and urogenital system.

However, the gut is the primary location of the human microbiome and has a major contribution towards our health and wellness by protecting our bodies from disease-causing microorganisms, developing our immune systems, and enabling us to digest our food to produce energy.

The gut microbiome is very diverse, but not all the bacteria in the gut are beneficial for our health. "Bad" bacteria are associated with infection or illness (such as some strains of Escherichia coli [E.coli]), whilst the "good" bacteria (such as Bifidobacteria) help keep the "bad" bacteria in check.

A healthy, balanced microbiome means there are more "good" bacteria than "bad" bacteria and this balance is essential for good overall health.

What is the gut microbiome?

We know the most about the gut microbiome. It has several essential roles in the body, such as aiding digestion and protecting against infections.

There are two main types of bacteria found in healthy guts, Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes. However, the microbiome’s healthy composition can be disrupted by antibiotics, infection, dietary changes, or stress.

The link between the gut microbiome and diarrhea

What is diarrhea?

Diarrhea affects the gut, causing watery or runny stools. Across the world, diarrhea is very common, especially in children and infants.7 It can be caused by an infection, use of antibiotics, or travel. In the case of infection, disease-causing bacteria are often responsible, such as certain strains of E.coli.

Other symptoms that may also accompany diarrhea include

Bloating
Stomach cramps
Urgent need to have a bowel movement
Fever
Nausea
Throwing up

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms please consult a healthcare professional.

What role does the gut microbiome play in the risk of developing diarrhea?

Dysbiosis (imbalance of the gut microbiome) has been linked to diarrhea. Harmful, invading microorganisms (such as “bad” bacteria) compete with “good” bacteria, limiting their growth in the intestine. The production of toxins by these “bad” bacteria can cause diarrhea, which further disrupts the balance of the microbiome. A robust and healthy gut microbiota can defend itself from infection and toxin production, reducing the risk and severity of diarrhea.

A solution that meets your needs

To ease the discomfort and burden of diarrhea, we have designed a solution that is based on the most up-to-date scientific knowledge to support gut health by optimizing the microbiome. It includes either Saccharomyces boulardi or Lactobacillus rhamnosus, which have been carefully selected for their beneficial effects. These strains have been combined with oral rehydration solution and zinc, which are recommended by the World Health Organisation for reducing the duration and severity of acute diarrhea. Together, these represent a novel combination of ingredients that provide you with a multitargeted solution for maintaining the well-being of your gut.

These strains can help to:

Reduce the duration and severity of diarrhea
Lower your risk of developing diarrhea

The following ingredients have been shown to be beneficial:

Oral rehydration solution: Contains the optimal amount of sugars and salts to prevent dehydration from diarrhea
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS): A prebiotic supplement that enhances the growth and digestive activity of healthy microflora in the intestine
Zinc: A mineral that when taken with oral rehydration solution, can reduce both the duration and severity of diarrhea