Ortho Molecular Products Ortho Biotic
Ortho Molecular Products Ortho Biotic
Ortho Biotic is a new probiotic formula designed to deliver active organisms shown to promote healthy gut microflora, and support intestinal health. Included in this formula is Saccharomyces boulardii, an extensively researched microorganism shown to help restore microflora balance by enhancing commensal organism function. Each Ortho Biotic capsule provides seven proven probiotic strains chosen for their ability to withstand the harsh gastrointestinal (GI) environment and adhere to the intestinal tract.
Overview
The GI tract is a finely balanced environment where roughly 500 different strains of bacteria compete for space and nutrients. When there is a healthy balance (eubiosis), few symptoms exist. However, dysbiosis can occur when an overabundance of potentially harmful organisms prevail. The natural microflora balance can be upset by medications (such as antibiotics, oral contraceptives, etc.), excessive alcohol consumption, or poor dietary intake.
Probiotics have been extensively studied and are characterized as having broad GI benefits by increasing the population of healthy bacteria following microflora imbalance and are proposed to help in lactose digestion.1 Being intestinal bacteria, their metabolism of undigested carbohydrates can produce short chain fatty acids which provides energy to the cells of the intestine.
Because probiotics are live organisms, there are many challenges associated with manufacturing and distributing probiotic supplements. For a probiotic to be effective, it must be shelf stable through the expiration date and precisely delivered to the intestinal tract, where it can have maximum benefit. BioShield technology is an innovative manufacturing process developed to ensure consistent and reliable results. The microorganisms in Ortho Biotic are protected, sealed and freeze dried away from moisture, heat, light and oxygen. This allows the bacteria to remain dormant until they are exposed to moisture in the GI tract. By utilizing advanced encapsulation technology, the probiotic organisms are preserved and released on-target for maximum benefit.