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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.

Why is the immune system important?

The immune system is a surveillance network of organs and cells within the body. Its central role is to recognize, attack, and remember foreign bodies that pose a threat to health.

Examples of foreign bodies that might trigger an immune response are bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, transplanted tissues, and cancer cells.

The link between the gut microbiome and the immune system

Gut dysbiosis is defined as an imbalanced microbiota that is associated with health issues. It can be characterized by the loss of “good” bacteria, growth of “bad bacteria, or loss of diversity (a reduction in the number of different species in the gut).

Firstly, the immune system can shape the gut microbiome and lead to dysbiosis through infection and inflammation. The gut microbiota also has an important role in training the immune system, meaning dysbiosis itself can impact immunity.

During dysbiosis, “good” bacteria such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus decline in numbers. These “good” bacteria release special proteins which reduce the ability of “bad” bacteria to grow in the gut.5 Therefore, when there are fewer “good” bacteria there is an increased risk of infections.

Signs that your immune system may not be functioning optimally

Frequent infections
Slow healing wounds
Gut issues or intestinal dysbiosis
Tiredness

If you experience any of these signs, please consult a healthcare professional.

A solution that meets your needs

To support your immune system, we have designed a solution that supports the microbiome and is based on the most up-to-date knowledge. It contains four strains of bacteria called Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Bifidobacterium breve BROS, Bifidobacterium lactis HNO19, and Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04, which have been carefully selected to complement each other’s beneficial effects.

These strains can help to:

Boost your immune system
Reduce the risk of lung and upper airway infections
Slow the growth of certain strains of “bad” bacteria
Support the growth of “good” bacteria

The following ingredients have been shown to be beneficial:

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS): a prebiotic supplement that enhances the growth and digestive activity of healthy microflora in the intestine12
L-glutamine: an amino acid that is needed for the growth and activity of immune cells13-15
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): helps to maintain optimal immune function and that immune cells develop correctly16
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): helps to support a strong immune system in times of stress17
Vitamin B12: helps generate antibodies and keep the balance of different types of immune cells18