{"product_id":"standardprocess-prosynbiotic-7085","title":"ProSynbiotic, 90 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-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 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\nProSynbiotic, a probiotic for everyday microbial support, is a synergistic blend of 4 probiotic microbes and a prebiotic fiber to support overall intestinal health.* \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains inulin which is used by probiotic bacteria as food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a healthy gut microbial environment*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal bowel regularity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the body's natural immune system response function*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportance of Everyday Probiotic Support \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Good” microbes we consume from the diet — also known as probiotics — can play a critical role in a number of human health aspects. When consumed in clinically researched amounts, probiotics can provide wellness benefits, which include healthy immune system support and gut composition. They live amongst us as part of our microbiota, many of these are introduced to our bodies from the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbiotics have different target uses depending on species, strain, and added components such as prebiotics. Unique probiotic actions are demonstrated in a narrow number of strains in clinical studies.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e Probiotics can also be combined with prebiotic to create a product termed “synbiotic” that brings the best both these components have to offer.\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Prebiotic Inulin Supports Gut Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prebiotic fiber in ProSynbiotic, inulin, is a naturally occurring storage polysaccharide in some plants. When consumed by people, it can selectively stimulate growth and\/or activity of several health-stimulating intestinal bacteria.\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eIt also cannot be digested by human intestinal enzymes; it passes the mouth, stomach, and small intestine without being metabolized.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e This is important because, by resisting digestion, it is able to reach the large intestine where it can positively interact with microbes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) Support the Gut Microbial Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LAB in ProSynbiotic include: \u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium lactis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus paracasei\u003c\/em\u003e. While lactic acid bacteria (LAB) make up a relatively small fraction of the native human gut microbiota, they are widely held as excellent probiotics because they can benefit the gut microbial environment through multiple mechanisms.\u003csup\u003e9,10\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. lactis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e is a bacterium found in the colon. \u003cu\u003eIn a study that looked at 4 weeks of supplementation with 1 billion CFU\/d of \u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium lactis\u003c\/em\u003e, it was shown to support normal bowel regularity.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003csup\u003e14\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e is a bacterium found in the intestine where it ferments glucose into lactic and acetic acids.\u003csup\u003e15\u003c\/sup\u003e These substances make the gut environment more acidic and help balance the microbiome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. paracasei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e is a bacterium found in the gut where it produces lactic and acetic acid. Some strains have been shown to break down prebiotics such as inulin to produce SCFAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Probiotic Yeast Supports Healthy Immune System Response\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a probiotic yeast that can support proper intestinal permeability. In recent studies, support for proper intestinal permeability was observed in patients given\u003cem\u003e Saccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e at a dose of 1.6 × 10\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e CFU\/d for 4 months.\u003csup\u003e16, 17 \u003c\/sup\u003eAdditionally, oral intake of \u003cem\u003eS. boulardii \u003c\/em\u003ehas also been associated with positive microbiome\/immune system benefits based on microbiome composition.\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProSynbiotic includes two billion CFU of \u003cem\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e per serving, consistent with evidence that supports a potentially beneficial effect on immune system response function and supporting normal bowel regularity.\u003csup\u003e14, 16-18\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"tab2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a Synbiotic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eA synbiotic is a mixture comprising live microorganisms and substrate(s) selectively utilized by host microorganisms that confers a health benefit on the host. We include with our formulation a prebiotic that comes from chicory root that is known to deliver fermentable energy to bacteria since our bodies don’t possess the ability to break down that material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"faq1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA synbiotic is a mixture comprising live microorganisms and substrate(s) selectively utilized by host microorganisms that confers a health benefit on the host. We include with our formulation a prebiotic that comes from chicory root that is known to deliver fermentable energy to bacteria since our bodies don’t possess the ability to break down that material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take probiotics with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking probiotics 30 minutes before a meal or with food can minimize the acid that is acquired while the probiotics are moving through the stomach helping to further increase survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"faq2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking probiotics 30 minutes before a meal or with food can minimize the acid that is acquired while the probiotics are moving through the stomach helping to further increase survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I open the capsules and add to food or beverages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but note that these are live and active cultures so when they are added to foods with available water the microbes can begin to grow and ferment material. The capsule itself can have some impact on the survival of the probiotics, but these species are all resistant to acid and bile making them ideal to be consumed to make it to the GI intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"faq3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but note that these are live and active cultures so when they are added to foods with available water the microbes can begin to grow and ferment material. The capsule itself can have some impact on the survival of the probiotics, but these species are all resistant to acid and bile making them ideal to be consumed to make it to the GI intact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I take the daily dose once a day or spread out throughout the day? Is there a better time of day to take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily, the daily dose is important. For ProSynbiotic our base recommendation is that the serving would be taken all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"faq4\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily, the daily dose is important. For ProSynbiotic our base recommendation is that the serving would be taken all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take this probiotic if I’m taking Zypan® with meals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"faq5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll of the probiotics are acid tolerant so they should be consumable whenever is convenient, but the more neutral pH may have some ability to increase survivability therefore we could recommend 30 minutes before acid stimulation or introduction by food or supplement (like Zypan).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eAll of the probiotics are acid tolerant so they should be consumable whenever is convenient, but the more neutral pH may have some ability to increase survivability therefore we could recommend 30 minutes before acid stimulation or introduction by food or supplement (like Zypan).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003eReferences: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Kumar, M., et al., R.R. Watson and V.R. Preedy, Editors. 2016, Academic Press. p. 75-85.\u003cbr\u003e2. Bäckhed, F., et al., Science, 2005. \u003cstrong\u003e307\u003c\/strong\u003e(5717): p. 1915-1920.\u003cbr\u003e3. Oelschlaeger, T.A International journal of medical microbiology, 2010. \u003cstrong\u003e300\u003c\/strong\u003e(1): p. 57-62.\u003cbr\u003e4. Dudek-Wicher, R., et al., Int J Microbiol, 2020. \u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: p. 8854119.\u003cbr\u003e5. Niness, K.R., The Journal of Nutrition, 1999. \u003cstrong\u003e129\u003c\/strong\u003e(7): p. 1402S-1406S.\u003cbr\u003e6. Francino, M., Frontiers in microbiology, 2016: p. 1543.\u003cbr\u003e7. Peng, M. and D. Biswas, Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2017. \u003cstrong\u003e57\u003c\/strong\u003e(18): p. 3987-4002.\u003cbr\u003e8. Ndagijimana, M., et al., International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2009. \u003cstrong\u003e134\u003c\/strong\u003e(1): p. 147-153.\u003cbr\u003e9. Walter, J., Applied and environmental microbiology, 2008. \u003cstrong\u003e74\u003c\/strong\u003e(16): p. 4985-4996.\u003cbr\u003e10. Salminen, S.J., M. Gueimonde, and E. Isolauri, The Journal of Nutrition, 2005. \u003cstrong\u003e135\u003c\/strong\u003e(5): p. 1294-1298.\u003cbr\u003e11. Arboleya, S., et al., Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016. \u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e(1204).\u003cbr\u003e12. Bian, G., et al., mSphere, 2017. \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e(5): p. e00327-17.\u003cbr\u003e13. Fukuda, S., et al., Nature, 2011. \u003cstrong\u003e469\u003c\/strong\u003e(7331): p. 543.\u003cbr\u003e14. Eskesen, D., et al., Br J Nutr, 2015. \u003cstrong\u003e114\u003c\/strong\u003e(10): p. 1638-46.\u003cbr\u003e15.Salminen, S. and A. Von Wright, 2004: CRC Press.\u003cbr\u003e16. Garcia Vilela, E., et al., Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 2008. \u003cstrong\u003e43\u003c\/strong\u003e(7): p. 842-848.\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, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus paracasei \u003c\/em\u003e(Lpc-37®) and \u003cem\u003eBi­dobacterium animalis\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003elactis\u003c\/em\u003e (DSM 15954). One serving of ProSynbiotic contains more than 20 billion CFU at time of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf pregnant or 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\u003eNutrients \u0026amp; Ingredients – Each Serving Size (3 capsules) contains: Calories 5, Total Carbohydrate 1 g. Proprietary Blend 1.3g: Inulin (chicory root fiber), \u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii \u003c\/em\u003e(500 mg), \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus paracasei,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium animalis \u003c\/em\u003esubsp. \u003cem\u003elactis\u003c\/em\u003e. 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