Powerful Intestinal Microbiota Support During Antibiotic Therapy
Ther-Biotic® ABx Support™ is a blend of the non-pathogenic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii with Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium breve. These species have been shown in controlled clinical trials to reinforce commensal gut bacteria. This hypoallergenic formula is a great adjunct to antibiotic therapy and is provided as a convenient 14-day supply for concurrent use during antibiotic therapy, as well as in larger bottles of 60 capsules to continue to support GI health after antibiotic therapy.
Benefits and Features:
Provides probiotic support to help reinforce your beneficial intestinal bacteria in circumstances when your microbiome might be disrupted.
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule |
Amount/Serving |
Probiotic Blend (10 billion CFU) in a base of inulin (derived from chicory root) | 360 mg |
Saccharomyces boulardii | 5.0 billion CFU |
Lactobacillus rhamnosus |
2.5 billion CFU |
Bifidobacterium bifidum |
1.25 billion CFU |
Bifidobacterium breve |
1.25 billion CFU |
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water).
Made without common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat/gluten, soybeans, and sesame. No synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives. Non-GMO, Vegetarian.
Adults: 1 capsule twice daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Children: As directed by a healthcare professional.
Caution: Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after antibiotic use. Not recommended for severely immunocompromised individuals or those with central venous catheters. Consult with your physician if you are pregnant or lactating, or have any medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, or under the age of 5 years. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN..
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Gastrointestinal Side-Effects of Antibiotic Therapy
Since the discovery of penicillin by Fleming in 1928, antibiotics have revolutionized medicine, providing life-saving treatment for bacterial infections. They are among the most frequently prescribed medications worldwide. In the United States, each citizen, on average, receives one course of antibiotics annually.
However, despite their important role in modern medicine, antibiotics are not without side-effects. Among the most common and predictable of these is a significant disruption of gastrointestinal microbiota and other mucosal microbiotas of the body. These microbial populations often include essential Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species now understood to be critical to gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and immune system function and health. After a single course of antibiotics, it may take as long as 3 months for normal microbiota to recover.In the absence of a healthy and sufficient gut microbiome, immune functioning, hormonal signaling, bi-directional communication of the gut-brain axis, and basic motility and digestive function can suffer.
ABx Support™ Supports Healthy Microbiota During and After Antibiotic Treatment
ABx Support™ is a carefully designed blend of four probiotic microorganisms to support healthy gastrointestinal microbiota during and after antibiotic use. The probiotics in this blend are regarded as some of the most beneficial strains to promote gut health. Research suggests that probiotics support gut microecology during and after antibiotic treatment through competition for nutrients, inhibition of adherence of pathogens, and the introduction of lower colonic pH favoring the growth of nonpathogenic species among other mechanisms.