{"product_id":"ortho-molecular-products-ortho-biotic-capsules","title":"Ortho Biotic® Capsules","description":"\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ee-safe-html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-content-tab-section-heading\"\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps Maintain Gastrointestinal Balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases Secretory IgA for Enhanced Gut Immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Bowel Regularity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Digestion and Micronutrient Absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtho Biotic\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a unique probiotic formula designed to deliver active organisms shown to promote healthy gut microflora, protect intestinal integrity and boost immune function. Included in this formula is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e, an extensively researched microorganism shown to help restore microflora balance by enhancing commensal organism function. Each Ortho Biotic\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecapsule provides seven proven probiotic strains chosen for their ability to withstand the harsh gastrointestinal environment and adhere to the intestinal tract to deliver superior results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(La-14)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a beneficial bacterial strain that is normally found in the intestinal tract and mouth and is commercially used in dairy products for the production of acidophilus-type yogurt.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eferments various carbohydrates to produce lactic acid, which increases the absorption and bioavailability of minerals. This includes calcium, copper, magnesium and manganese. The production of lactic acid also promotes health by creating an inhospitable environment for invading bacteria.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been shown to protect intestinal cells by competing for adhesion space in the gut against harmful bacteria. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. acidophilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estrain in Ortho Biotic\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been specifically chosen because of its strong adherence and survival attributes in the GI tract. It has been demonstrated in vitro to tolerate exposure to gastric acid and bile salts, and has the ability to withstand certain medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus paracasei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(Lpc-37)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus paracasei (L. paracasei)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas an important role inhelping to maintain the balance of microflora in the intestine.\u003cem\u003eL. paracasei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been shown to protect against the harmfuleffects of bacteria such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)\u003c\/em\u003e, and reinforce defense mechanisms that support an immuneresponse.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. paracasei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis highly resistant to acids and enzymesin the GI tract and is known to produce short chain fatty acidsfor healthy intestinal barrier function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium bifidum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Bb-06)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium bifidum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been shown to effectively compete with harmful bacteria, which suggests\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. bifidum\u003c\/em\u003e's lactic acid and acetic acid production provides an antagonistic action against such undesirable agents to help maintain microflora balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium lactis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(BI-04)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium lactis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis predominantly found in the colon. A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial on subjects receiving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. lactis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor placebo for eight weeks found that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. lactis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupported a balanced immune response in individuals hypersensitive to environmental allergens. Studies examining immune development and dietary supplementation with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. lactis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave shown that it supports GI health by reducing intestinal permeability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Lp-115)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a beneficial bacterial strain commonly found in fermented foods including sauerkraut, pickles, brined olives and sourdough.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been found to compete against strains of harmful bacteria, due to the production of bacteriocins (lethal proteins) that inhibit bacterial growth. Studies have also demonstrated that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelps boost the immune response by stimulating Th1-mediated immunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus rhamnosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(GG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactobacillus rhamnosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been proven to have remarkable survivability in the acid and bile environments in the GI tract.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. rhamnosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis particularly useful because of its ability to adhere to cells, enhance microflora balance, and inhibit pathogen adherence.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eL. rhamnosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas also found to positively affect inflammatory and immune gene signaling of over 1,700 genes when administered in high doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a probiotic yeast that was first isolated from the skin of the tropical fruits lychee and mangosteen in 1923 by French scientist Henri Boulard, following the observation that mangosteen consumption controlled occasional diarrhea in natives of Southeast Asia.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplays a role in supporting immune defense by increasing levels of sIgA, creating a first line of defense that helps bind and clear harmful bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ee-safe-html ee-safe-html-spacing-20\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1 capsule per day or as recommended by your health care professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortho Molecular Products","offers":[{"title":"30 CT","offer_id":45915791065251,"sku":"527030","price":37.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60 CT","offer_id":45924394434723,"sku":"527060","price":66.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/8717\/3795\/files\/ortho-biotic-527030c607ae34-ba6e-4721-a513-dd1999ee8700.tmb-media470.png?v=1756275149","url":"https:\/\/curatedwellness.com\/products\/ortho-molecular-products-ortho-biotic-capsules","provider":"Curated Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}