Probiotic with Pre & Postbiotics | 10 Billion Live Cultures, 10 Strains - 60 capsules

A new generation, broad-spectrum synbiotic product that includes all three components of whole fermented foods – prebiotic, probiotic bacteria and post-biotics. Contains ten different strains of lactobacilli, bifidobacteria and thermophilic streptococci, along with a fermented prebiotic blend of organic, non-genetically modified foods – some of which are grown on the manufacturer’s own Factors Farms. It is designed to stimulate healthy probiotic microflora in the gut, maintain proper digestion and treat acute and chronic constipation, flatulence and irregular bowel movements.

Natural Factors' product with probiotic, pre- and postbiotic contributes to:
→ enhancing the activity of probiotic colonies already existing in the intestine;
→ suppression of pathogenic microflora (bacteria, fungi and protozoa) by direct destruction of their cells and by immunological mechanisms;
→ reducing insulin resistance and blood sugar levels;
→ normalization of bowel movements in diarrhea of ​​various origins;
→ preventing inflammatory processes in enterocolitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases;
→ alleviating the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by suppressing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), which is a common finding in this condition;
→ modulation of immune activity in the mucosal lymphatic structures of the gastrointestinal tract;
→ recovery of the body from serious illness and limiting the risk of serious infections.

What are postbiotics?

The concept of postbiotics is an innovative approach to studying and improving probiotic microflora, although their unconscious use dates back to ancient times, when the first fermented foods were discovered or developed. In 2021, the International Scientific Association for Prebiotics and Probiotics (ISAPP) defined postbiotics as “preparations of inanimate microorganisms and/or their products that confer a health benefit on the host organism.”

Simply put, while prebiotics are the food source for probiotics, postbiotics are the “waste” from the vital activity of probiotic bacteria, which accumulates during fermentation. From a human perspective, postbiotics (from the Greek post – after, and bios – life) are not waste at all, but have very valuable biological properties. Such substances are proteins, peptides, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, organic acids, bacteriocins, short- and medium-chain fatty acids, fragments of probiotic bacteria, etc.

Unlike most products containing only probiotics or synbiotics (probiotic + prebiotic), Whole Earth and Sea Probiotic also includes postbiotics – the products of their biological activity during the fermentation of the starting material. The onset of action is therefore significantly faster, and the beneficial effect is stronger, because there is no need to wait for the probiotics to start producing postbiotics only in the intestines – they are included in advance.

In practice, a postbiotic is the combination of prebiotics and their metabolic products, and the addition of the prebiotic medium transforms the composition into a full-fledged fermentation product, which can be defined as a functional food - a dietary product with health benefits that significantly exceed its caloric and basic nutritional value.

Specific examples of the beneficial effects of postbiotics

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are formed after probiotics process dietary fiber from the food environment in the intestines.They lower the pH in the colon, creating a favorable environment for beneficial microorganisms. They also have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimutagenic effects on the intestinal epithelium.

Muramyl dipeptide is a fragment of the cell wall of probiotic bacteria that alleviates insulin resistance and helps lower blood sugar levels by activating interferon regulatory factor (IRF4), enhancing the sensitivity of cells to insulin.

Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides or protein-like substances, a product of the metabolism of probiotics. They control populations of pathogenic microbes in the intestines and facilitate the work of immunocompetent cells and structures of the digestive system.

Lactic acid is a metabolite of lactobacilli, providing them with a competitive advantage over pathogens.

Vitamin K is a postbiotic vitamin formed by intestinal probiotic bacteria, along with dietary intake. Its importance for blood clotting, bone and cardiovascular health is well known.

Some of the vitamins in our body originate from the metabolism of probiotics and are also post-biotic in origin. These include biotin, folic acid, vitamin B6, nicotinic acid, etc. The healthier our intestinal flora is, the greater part of the vitamins we need we will receive from our microflora.

Natural Factors product is guaranteed to contain a minimum of ten billion active cells in each capsule until the expiration date! Each capsule is guaranteed to contain 20 billion active cells as of the date of manufacture! Product stability is guaranteed both at room temperature and when refrigerated. Probiotics and postbiotics are protected from stomach acid thanks to the special gastro-resistant capsule.

Attention: in case of severe immune deficiency, autoimmune and oncological diseases, bleeding from the stomach or intestines and after surgical operations, the product should be taken only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist! The composition is hypoallergenic and can be used for food intolerances.

Method of administration:
1 capsule daily. If you are taking antibiotics, take 2-3 hours before or after taking them.