{"product_id":"standardprocess-biofilm-probalance-1605","title":"Biofilm ProBalance™, 45 Capsules","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Gluten-Free have been tested to verify they meet the regulations associated with the United States Food and Drug Administration's gluten-free labeling.\" alt=\"Gluten Free\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/glutenfree.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Non-Dairy or Non-Dairy Formula have been formulated to not contain milk or milk-derived ingredients.\" alt=\"Non-Dairy Formula\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/nondairy.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Non-Grain or Non-Grain Formula have been formulated to not contain any true cereal grain or grain-derived ingredients such as those from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain.\" alt=\"Non-Grain Formula\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/nongrain.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Non-Soy or Non-Soy Formula have been formulated to not contain soy or soy-derived ingredients.\" alt=\"Non-Soy Formula\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/nonsoy.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Vegan are devoid of animal-based tissue, animal-based gelatin, or fish oils. They are also devoid of animal-based ingredients such as dairy, eggs, honey, beeswax, and lanolin.\" alt=\"Vegan\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/vegan.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Vegetarian are considered lacto-ovo vegetarian, which means they are devoid of animal-based tissue, animal-based gelatin, or fish oil. They may contain animal-based ingredients such as dairy, eggs, honey, beeswax, or lanolin.\" alt=\"Vegetarian\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/vegetarian.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nBiofilm ProBalance™ is a microbiome support supplement designed to encourage balance in the GI environment by balancing naturally occurring yeasts like Candida, and by regulating mixed species biofilm matrices in the GI.* \u003cul id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulates mixed species biofilm matrices in the GI*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalances the structure and development of microbial communities and extracellular components*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains organic garlic and kale, whole foods with \u003cem\u003ein vitro\u003c\/em\u003e data demonstrating support for biofilm balance*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports intestinal comfort*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps relieve occasional bloating* \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports digestive health*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Balancing \u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e, Other Yeasts, \u0026amp; Fungi in the GI Tract \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA healthy human gut microbiome is home to a variety of bacteria and fungi that are responsible for making connections that can impact wellness in a variety of ways. \u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e Those connections — whether positive or negative — can be compounded by biofilms: polymeric substances that are made up of microbes and various extra cellular components.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e When in balance, biofilms are a normal, structural aspect of GI tract that can positively influence health.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e However, when combined with fungal species such as\u003cem\u003e Candida\u003c\/em\u003e (a normal part of the mycobiome in small numbers\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e), biofilms can impede the optimization of microbial ecology.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e This can lead to a difficult path to optimal health. Probiotics and microbiome targeting products should not ignore the complex relationship that fungi have with bacteria in our gut, and Biofilm ProBalance contains a probiotic yeast and 3 probiotic bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--![endif]----\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the right support, associations in the microbiome can be regulated and the balance can be shifted towards beneficial microbes. \u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e,3-6\u003c\/sup\u003e Biofilm ProBalance regulates mixed species biofilm matrices in the GI;* supports healthy yeast microbiome balance;* and helps balance naturally occurring yeasts like \u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e in the GI tract* through a probiotic, enzyme, and botanical formula. Additionally, Biofilm ProBalance helps relieve occasional bloating* and supports intestinal comfort.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--![endif]----\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--[endif]----\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow Biofilm ProBalance Works to Balance the Microbiome*\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy directly interacting with the local microbial population and environment in the GI as probiotics, but also by targeting the biofilms in the GI that protect the status quo by shielding microbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiofilm ProBalance combines powerful ingredients to create an optimal, balanced environment in the GI tract.*\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eThe key component in this product is BIOHM FX\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\" style=\"color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e , a proprietary probiotic and enzyme blend. It has been shown in two clinical studies to support microbial balance and digestive health, with specific regards to discouraging \u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e yeasts.\u003csup\u003e5,7\u003c\/sup\u003e It consists of 60 billion CFU probiotics^ made up of \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e 16axg™\u003cem\u003e, Saccharomyces boulardii \u003c\/em\u003e16 mxg™, \u003cem\u003eLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus\u003c\/em\u003e 18fx™\u003cem\u003e, Bifidobacterium breve \u003c\/em\u003e19bx™, and\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eAlpha Amlyase. Biofilm ProBalance also contains organic kale from the SP farm and organic garlic — whole foods with \u003cem\u003ein vitro\u003c\/em\u003e data demonstrating support for biofilm balance. Internal Standard Process research utilizing an \u003cem\u003ein vitro\u003c\/em\u003e biofilm formation assay measured kale powder and garlic for their ability to inhibit biofilm formation (data on file internally).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e^ at time of manufacture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany common gut challenges are characterized by microbial imbalances and inflammation of a temporary or ongoing nature. For instance, \u003cem\u003eCandida albicans — \u003c\/em\u003ea benign yeast commonly found on mucosal surfaces in the gastrointestinal tract — is a regular resident microbe in the GI. Though it may be normally balanced, there are several common instances that can disrupt the microbial population in the GI. When that happens, stubborn multispecies biofilms can form.\u003csup\u003e8,9\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon factors that may lead to an imbalance in yeast include:\u003csup\u003e8,10-11 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial imbalances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent GI challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedications (antibiotics, corticosteroids, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetabolic concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional immune system concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aging process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor dietary choices, including diets with excess simple sugars and refined carbohydrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, bacteria such as \u003cem\u003eSerratia marcescens\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli \u003c\/em\u003ecan become elevated (normal inhabitants at low levels) and levels of beneficial species can be found at relatively low levels\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e – a scenario that is also true of fungi. \u003csup\u003e1,1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e In fact, regulation of biofilms can be a supportive tool for maintenance of healthy microbial populations, and favorable for microbial population shifts. \u003csup\u003e1,3-6\u003c\/sup\u003e In the GI of healthy individuals, biofilms form between beneficial organisms. However, when instability occurs in the microbiome, biofilms can become an inhibiting factor in positive microbiome health.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiofilm ProBalance also contains 200 mg of organic kale and 200 mg of organic garlic, as well as the \u003cstrong\u003eBIOHM FX\u003c\/strong\u003e® proprietary probiotic and enzyme blend \u003cstrong\u003eto promote healthy gut microbiome structure.* \u003c\/strong\u003eIt consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e 16axg™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e 16 mxg™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus\u003c\/em\u003e 18fx™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium breve\u003c\/em\u003e 19bx™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Amlyase \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proprietary probiotic and enzyme blend BIOHM FX® has been shown in two clinical studies to support mycobiome balance and digestive health, with specific regards to discouraging \u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e yeasts.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e In previous studies, several probiotic components of the blend have been shown to survive the acidic conditions of the stomach, especially if ingested within 30 minutes of a meal.\u003csup\u003e13\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIOHM FX® also enables Biofilm ProBalance to help \u003cstrong\u003eregulate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emixed species biofilm matrices in the GI \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ebalance the structure and development of microbial communities and extracellular components.* \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is because BIOHM FX® has been shown \u003cem\u003ein vitro\u003c\/em\u003e to disrupt mixed species biofilms formed by \u003cem\u003eCandida tropicalis\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eEscherichia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ecoli\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSerratia marcescens\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cem\u003eC. albicans\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eC. tropicalis\u003c\/em\u003e formed significantly thicker biofilms than control (\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces\u003c\/em\u003e) biofilms, indicating that this interaction is \u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e specific.\u003csup\u003e6 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Gut Health Support from Biofilm ProBalance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiofilm ProBalance can help \u003cstrong\u003esupport intestinal comfort,* relieve occasional bloating,* \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003esupport digestive health* \u003c\/strong\u003ebecause it is designed to encourage balance in the GI environment. It provides advanced support that can benefit patients who are regularly dissatisfied with their gut health, who have occasional bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a biofilm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polymeric substance made up of a combination of microbes and extracellular components, designed to help these groups survive and thrive in their local environment by protecting them from environmental challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e, and why is it in the GI tract?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of yeast microbes that are found in the environment and in small numbers will appear in a normal GI as part of the Mycobiome. However, when their proportion in the gut becomes imbalanced, and they can form biofilms with other microbes in the GI environment. This may lead to several GI challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I tell if I have too much \u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e or a gut imbalance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific gut microbiome tests can detail the makeup of yeast populations in the GI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Biofilm ProBalance a probiotic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there is a probiotic yeast and three probiotic bacteria that make up the BIOHM FX® ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take Biofilm ProBalance with my other probiotics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbiotics are normal components of the human diet and can be taken away from or in combination with most probiotics. As a probiotic this is a potent offering, and another probiotic is not necessary for benefit. It is best to work with your practitioner to assure that the right balance of products are taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHager, C.L. \u0026amp; Ghannoum, M.A. \u003cem\u003eDig.Liver Dis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e 1171-1176 (2017).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoarau, G.\u003cem\u003e, et al.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emBio\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e, e01250-01216 (2016).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeng, Z., Luo, X.M., Liu, J. \u0026amp; Wang, H. \u003cem\u003eFront. Cell. Inf.  Microbiol.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e, 538077 (2020).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eØilo, M. \u0026amp; Bakken, V. \u003cem\u003eMaterials\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2887-2900 (2015).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhannoum, M.A.\u003cem\u003e, et al.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eCurrent Issues in Molecular Biology\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e43\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2135-2146 (2021).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHager, C.L.\u003cem\u003e, et al.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMBio\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e, e00338-00319 (2019).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Monica, M.B., Raub, B., Lopez, H.L., Ziegenfuss, T.N.  \u003cem\u003eBeneficial Microbes\u003c\/em\u003e (2023).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlshanta, O.A.\u003cem\u003e, et al.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBiofilm\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e, 100072 (2022).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWang Y, X.S., He Q, Sun K, Wang X, Zhang X, Li Y, Zeng J. . \u003cem\u003eFront Microbiol.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e13;14:1151552. doi: 10.3389\/fmicb.2023.1151552. PMID: 37125198; PMCID: PMC10133492.\u003c\/strong\u003e(2023 Apr).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlexandru Vasile, R., Berta Alvarez, P., Ann-Kristin, S. \u0026amp; Monica, T. \u003cem\u003eUpdate in Geriatrics\u003c\/em\u003e (ed. Somchai, A.) Ch. 12 (IntechOpen, Rijeka, 2020).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKumamoto, C.A., Gresnigt, M.S. \u0026amp; Hube, B. \u003cem\u003eCurr Opin Microbiol\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e56\u003c\/strong\u003e, 7-15 (2020).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGulati, M. \u0026amp; Nobile, C.J. \u003cem\u003eMicrobes Inf.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e18\u003c\/strong\u003e, 310-321 (2016).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhannoum, M., Ghannoum, A., Long, L., Sun, P. \u0026amp; Isham, \u003cem\u003eJ. Probiot. Health\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1-4 (2019).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIOHM FX® is a registered trademark of Biohm Health Inc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree capsules per day with a meal, or as directed. Store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIOHM FX® is a registered trademark of BIOHM Health Inc. With \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e 16axg™, \u003cem id=\"isPasted\"\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e 16 mxg™, \u003cem\u003eLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus\u003c\/em\u003e 18fx™, \u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium breve\u003c\/em\u003e 19bx™, and alpha amylase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e One serving of Biofilm ProBalance™ contains 60 billion CFU at time of manufacture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf pregnant, nursing, or have any health condition, consult your health care professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eNutrients \u0026amp; Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Serving size (3 Capsules) contains: Calories 10, Total Carbohydrate 2 g. 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