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A Powerful, unique non-pathogenic yeast probiotic

Saccharomyces boulardii is a friendly probiotic yeast that augments the intestinal absorption of water and electrolytes during occasional diarrhea and increases stool concentrations of short-chain fatty acids that nourish GI mucosal cells.

Benefits and Features

• Assists individuals with occasional diarrhea^†
• Supports healthy inflammatory response, where inflammation is associated with occasional digestive discomfort^†
• A beneficial yeast that stimulates the immune system and promotes digestive health^†
• Naturally resistant to all antibacterial antibiotics; supports normal gastrointestinal microbiota during antibiotic use^†

Clinical studies show that Saccharomyces boulardii supports healthy intestinal function, promoting healthy bowel transit time.^†

Detail Overview

Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic, transient yeast long used to support normal bowel transit time.^† It is a hardy, acid-resistant, temperature tolerant microorganism that is not affected by antibacterial agents. S. boulardii is genetically and functionally distinct from brewer’s yeast (S. cerevisiae) and different from pathogenic Candida species.

Saccharomyces boulardii increases the activities of intestinal brush border enzymes such as disaccharidases, a-glucosidases, alkaline phosphatases, and aminopeptidases.^†

Saccharomyces boulardii augments the intestinal absorption of D-glucose coupled with sodium that may enhance the uptake of water and electrolytes during occasional diarrhea.^† It increases stool concentrations of short-chain fatty acids that nourish colon mucosal cells.^† Saccharomyces boulardii modulates immunity by boosting intestinal secretion of IgA and increasing crypt cell immunoglobulin receptors.^† It supports a healthy inflammatory response, where inflammation is associated with occasional digestive discomfort.^†Research has found that Saccharomyces boulardii supports healthy intestinal function in an array of clinical settings, supporting healthy bowel transit time.

Note: Saccharomyces boulardii is completely unrelated to Candida albicans, C. tropicalas, C. krusie, and other Candida species that cause disease and overgrowth in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. (Candida species decrease the acidity of the gastrointestinal mucosal environment, ultimately making the intestinal mucosal membrane susceptible to invasion by potentially harmful bacteria and yeast.)

Saccharomyces boulardii exerts the opposite effect producing lactic and other acids known to inhibit undesirable yeast species. Saccharomyces boulardii is non-pathogenic (non-disease-causing) and has been shown in numerous clinical trials to be safe and effective.

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Supports Healthy Gut Microbiome, Gut Health, Immune Function 

Delicious Berry Flavor, Formulated Especially for Children

No Artificial: Colors, Flavors, Sweeteners or Preservatives

MegaSporeBiotic Gummies for Kids are a 100% spore-based proprietary probiotic blend that supports a healthy gut microbiome by promoting microbial diversity, maintaining a healthy gut barrier, and supporting the immune system’s protective responses.

These delicious, easy-to-digest chewable gummies contain four strains of the beneficial, spore-forming Bacillus bacteria found in Microbiome Labs’ flagship spore-based probiotic supplement, MegaSporeBiotic.

Foundational Gut Nutrition

Health in general starts in the gut.

Hippocrates said it in 400 B.C. and since then modern science has proven it. Any immune dysfunction (auto-immune, allergies, food sensitivities, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.) can be traced back to a dysfunction in the GI. Any inflammatory condition can as well.

Why is a good probiotic so important for kids?

A healthy body starts with a healthy gut.

Establishing a healthy gut microbiome early in life is foundational to setting the stage for good health throughout life. The health of the immune system is directly related to the health of the gut.

The gut allows us to interact with the environment (which includes food), taking in what is necessary and beneficial and keeping out (hopefully) what might be unnecessary or harmful.

Now, modern science has shown us that weight control, mood, depression and other mental disorders are also connected to the gut (the second brain). Even chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc. can be traced back to the gut.

Everything starts in the GI. It’s important to support the gut microbiome early in life.

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Helps Maintain H. Pylori Levels Already within Normal Range

Dietary Supplement Designed to Support Body’s Natural Processes for Elimination

Supports Overall Digestive Health 

PyloGuard contains a patented Lactobacillus reuteri strain (DSM 17648) that can bind specifically to H. pylori in the stomach and supports their removal from the body via the digestive tract. Backed by scientific research.

Helicobacter pylori is the major cause of chronic gastritis, and considered as a risk factor for peptic ulcer and gastric cancer.

Key Benefits

• Supports bacteria levels in the stomach
• Promotes the body’s process of elimination
• Supports the microbiome
• Maintains H pylori levels already within the normal range

“The effect of Lactobacillus reuterisupplementation in Helicobacter pylori infection: a placebo-controlled, single-blind study”

Excerpts:
“After a 28-day supplementation phase with Pylopass {Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648} there was a trend for reduction of H. pylori load in 62.5% of the subjects and for the overall GSRS {Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale} scores in 66.7% of subjects.”

“The results demonstrated that L. reuteri DSM 17648 has the potential to suppress H. pylori infection, and may lead to an improvement of H. pylori-associated gastro intestinal symptoms. Further studies with adequate power should be performed.”

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Immune Defense — Supports Mucosal Immunity
Neutralizes Environmental Toxins, Pathogen Associated Patterns (PAMPS) and Bacteria

Supports Healthy Detoxification

Significantly Reduces Inflammation and Intestinal Damage
Maintains Healthy Gut Mucosal Barrier Function
Clinically Studied to Support a Healthy Immune Response

Supports Healthy Digestion
Lactose-free, casein-free, and β-lactoglobulin-free

MegaIgG2000 is a dairy-free (bovine-based) immunoglobulin concentrate that supports healthy digestion and maintains healthy gut barrier function.

Unlike other immunoglobulins on the market (most of which are milk-derived), Mega IgG2000 is derived from bovine serum, making it lactose-free, casein-free, and β-lactoglobulin-free.

Supports Healthy Mucosal Immune System

MegaIgG2000 Neutralizes Many Bacterial Antigens

MegaIgG2000 Can be Used in Total Gut Restoration Program

More About the Mucosal System
The mucosal system is a very important part of the human immune system. It is the main interface between the human body and the outside world.

The mucosal system contains 150 times more surface area than skin, which makes it one of the most important immune barriers.

The health of the mucosa determines how the body interacts with antigens; therefore the integrity of the intestinal mucosa can dictate overall immune function.

Mucosa are membranes that line various cavities in the body; some secrete mucus, a thick protective fluid.

The mucosal membrane in the gut functions to stop pathogens and other unwanted molecules from getting into the blood stream.

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Health in general starts in the gut.
Hippocrates said it in 400 B.C. and since then modern science has proven it. Any immune dysfunction (auto-immune, allergies, food sensitivities, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.) can be traced back to a dysfunction in the GI. Any inflammatory condition can as well.

A healthy body starts with a healthy gut, and too many people are unhealthy because of an unhealthy gut. It’s easy to think of the skin as the body’s barrier to the outside world, but so is the gut.

The gut allows us to interact with the environment (which includes food), taking in what is necessary and beneficial and keeping out (hopefully) what might be unnecessary or harmful.

Now, modern science has shown us that weight control, mood, depression and other mental disorders are also connected to the gut (the second brain). Even chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc. can be traced back to the gut.

Everything starts in the GI.

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Foundational Gut Nutrition

Supports Healthy Immune Response in Gut Mucosa, Supports Microbial Diversity, Leaky Gut

First Complete Mucosal Support Supplement of its Kind, Formulated with Key Amino Acids, to Support a Healthy Mucosal Barrier. 

Dairy-Free Immunoglobulins, Gut-healing Amino Acids and Citrus Polyphenols

Capsule Formulation

Works with MegaSporeBiotic Probiotic

Core Component of Total Gut Restoration program — Formulated to Rebuild a healthy mucosal barrier.

The dairy-free immunoglobulin concentrate supports healthy digestion, neutralizes environmental toxins, and helps to Rebuild protective intestinal barriers.  These IgG antibodies can reduce the damage of metabolic endotoxemia and neutralize LPS (lipopolysaccharides), an endotoxin that riggers mucosal activation.

#2 Key Gut-Healing Amino Acids
MegaMucosa also contains four key amino acids that play an important role in the production of intestinal mucosa: L-proline, L-serine, L-cysteine and L-threonine. These four amino acids have been shown to increase Mucin2 production and stimulate mucin synthesis in the colon, resulting in a thicker and healthier mucosal barrier.

#3 Citrus Polyphenols
MegaMucosa contains a natural citrus extract (MicrobiomeX) rich in polyphenols that supports digestive health and immunity by increasing microbial diversity in the gut and improving gut barrier function.

A clinical study using 500 mg of citrus fruit extract found a significant increase in short-chain fatty acid (SFCA) composition and a reduction in fecal calprotectin. Both results suggest that citrus polyphenols can reduce inflammation and modulate the microbial composition in the gut.

MegaMucosa is a Core Component of the 3- Pronged Total Gut Restoration Program from Microbiome Labs 

The 3-pronged program is based on:
1. Reconditioning the gut with MegaSporeBiotic 100% bacillus probiotic to increase microbial diversity and encourage growth of key health-promoting, commensal gut bacteria (even during antibiotic therapy).

2. Reinforcing the beneficial microbial changes created by MegaSporeBiotic with MegaPreBiotic to promote a strong and diverse microbiome. It is composed of clinically-tested non-digestible oligosaccharides that can increase microbial diversity and selectively feed beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia muciniphila, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and Bifidobacteria. 

3. Rebuilding the intestinal mucosa/addressing leaky gut with MegaMucosa, containing key amino acids, dairy-free immunoglobulins and citrus-based flavobiotic.

See the Total Gut Restoration Program Chart! 

You can schedule an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Consultation to help your implement your Total Gut Restoration program.

More About the Mucosal System

The mucosal system is a very important part of the human immune system. It is the main interface between the human body and the outside world. The mucosal system contains 150 times more surface area than skin, which makes it one of the most important immune barriers.

The health of the mucosa determines how the body interacts with antigens; therefore the integrity of the intestinal mucosa can dictate overall immune function.

Mucosa are membranes that line various cavities in the body; some secrete mucus, a thick protective fluid.

The mucosal membrane in the gut functions to stop pathogens and other unwanted molecules from getting into the blood stream.

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Health in general starts in the gut.
Hippocrates said it in 400 B.C. and since then modern science has proven it. Any immune dysfunction (auto-immune, allergies, food sensitivities, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.) can be traced back to a dysfunction in the GI. Any inflammatory condition can as well.

A healthy body starts with a healthy gut, and too many people are unhealthy because of an unhealthy gut. It’s easy to think of the skin as the body’s barrier to the outside world, but so is the gut.

The gut allows us to interact with the environment (which includes food), taking in what is necessary and beneficial and keeping out (hopefully) what might be unnecessary or harmful.

Now, modern science has shown us that weight control, mood, depression and other mental disorders are also connected to the gut (the second brain). Even chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc. can be traced back to the gut.

Everything starts in the GI.

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Speciality Immune Supplement

Supports Both Innate and Adaptive Immune Response Backed by Over 30 Human Clinical Studies*

Clinically Show to Increase Number and Activity of White Blood Cells and to Modulate Immune Response*

Fermented Extract of Medicinal Mushroom Mycelia (root system) from basidiomycetes mushrooms (Lentinulo edodes) with acylated alpha-glucans and axoglucan fractions

What is AHCC?

AHCC is supported by over 30 human clinical studies at respected medical institutions — including Yale Medical School, MD Anderson, UC Davis, and the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

AHCC is the world’s most researched specialty immune supplement.

AHCC, the active ingredient in ImmunoKinoko, is an extract obtained from a hybridization of several subspecies of medicinal mushrooms. Rich in alpha-glucans, AHCC has immunomodulatory properties.

AHCC is:

• A highly effective immune modulator used in over 1,000 medical clinics worldwide*
• Japan’s top-selling immune-supporting specialty dietary supplement*
• Known for safety, as demonstrated by in vivo safety studies and 20 years of use*

AHCC:

• Maintains optimal NK cell activity.*
Natural killer (NK) cells, a type of white blood cell, are the immune system’s first line of defense against harmful organisms and abnormal cells.

• Enhances cytokine production.*
Cytokines are chemical messengers that help white blood cells communicate and coordinate an immune response.

• Promotes optimal T cell and macrophage activity.*
As part of the secondary immune response, T cells provide backup to NK cells. Macrophages engulf and ingest foreign particles and cellular debris.

• Increases the activity and number of dendritic cells.*
Dendritic cells provide defense in tissues exposed to the exterior environment.

Unlike most other medicinal mushroom extracts which contain beta-glucans, AHCC is rich in acylated alpha-glucans and other unique fractions, naturally produced using a patented culturing process.

AHCC has a very low molecular weight of just (5,000 daltons) which increases absorption and efficacy.

Clinical Research on AHCC

If you want to dive deeper into scientific research publications on AHCC, you will find links to dozens of papers investigating using AHCC for many conditions at dozens of universities and research facilities.

• AHCC has been clinically studied for cancers (pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, leukemia, melanoma, and other cancers)
• AHCC has been clinically studied for mitigating side effects of chemotherapies
• AHCC has been clinically studied for HPV and other viruses
• AHCC has been clinically studied for immunomodulation

Manufactured for QOL Labs, LLC.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat cure, or prevent any disease.

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Supports Seasonal Environmental Allergy Sufferers
Promotes Healthy Nasal and Sinus Passages for Individuals with Elevated Histamine and Respiratory Irritation

Supports Healthy Histamine Levels

Targeted Blend of Flavonoids, Antioxidants, Proteolytic Enzymes and Botanicals
Botanical + Nutrients, Non-Drowsy Formula

The Natural D-Hist formula includes optimal support for nasal and sinus passageways for individuals who anticipate seasonal changes.

Natural D-Hist is a targeted blend designed to provide comprehensive support for seasonal challenges caused by common environmental allergens. The formula includes quercetin, bromelain, stinging nettles leaf, N-acetyl cysteine and vitamin C. The powerful combination actively promotes healthy nasal and sinus passages for individuals with elevated histamine and respiratory irritation.

Natural D-Hist, Ingredient Benefits

Quercetin – Quercetin is a powerful flavonoid to support histamine levels. Naturally found in many plant foods, quercetin has strong antioxidant activity and has been shown to support immune health by mediating the release of inflammatory compounds including leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Quercetin is known for its ability to stabilize mast cells, diminishing the release of histamine, the compound known to cause hypersensitivity reactions during seasonal changes.

Quercetin is naturally found in many plant foods, such as apples, onions, teas, berries, cabbage family vegetables, dill, oregano, chili pepper, leafy green vegetables, broccoli, seeds, and nuts.

Stinging Nettles Leaf Extract – Stinging nettles leaf plant (Urtica dioica) has been shown to balance the hyper-immune response, specifically in the airways and nasal passages. Studies have shown that the extract of stinging nettles leaf balances a variety of inflammatory activities that affect respiratory health. Stinging nettles leaf controls mast-cell degranulation, prostaglandin formation, and histamine action all contributing to a balanced inflammatory response.

Bromelain – Bromelain enhances the absorption of quercetin and supports mucosal tissue health. Bromelain is a plant enzyme naturally found on the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant. Bromelain is a proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme that aids in in the breakdown of large protein complexes, including antigenic compounds and has been shown to enhance absorption of quercetin. Bromelain has also been shown to reduce circulating allergenic protein complexes associated with hyper-immune sensitivity and seasonal discomfort.

N-Acetyl Cysteine – N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is an amino acid precursor to one of the most important antioxidants in the body, glutathione. Both glutathione and NAC help reduce the viscosity of the mucus allowing for clearing of the airways and improved respiratory health.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C cannot be synthesized by humans and is therefore an essential nutrient that must be consumed in the diet. Among its numerous health-promoting properties, vitamin C is an essential vitamin that supports the immune system and is also a potent antioxidant. When the body is under a significant amount of stress, vitamin C is excreted rapidly. Vitamin C has many immune boosting properties, but is distinctively beneficial for individuals with seasonal discomfort because of its ability to deactivate histamine.Vitamin C works with quercetin to support glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant.

From Ortho Molecular Products

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Supports the Body’s Natural Sleep Cycle
Sustained-release Melatonin Supports Healthy Sleep Up to 6 Hours

Melatonin-SR provides 3 mg of sustained-release MicroActive^® melatonin to promote healthy sleep.  MicroActive is an innovative, patented delivery system that offers both improved absorption and sustained release. A pharmacokinetic study of MicroActive melatonin demonstrated rapid uptake and prolonged presence in plasma up to 6 hours after a single dose. MicroActive melatonin has an initial rapid release of 40% of the active ingredient in the first hour then the remaining slowly over the next six hours. 

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, which regulates the body’s sleep/wake cycle. Melatonin’s primary role is regulation of the body’s circadian rhythm, endocrine secretions, and sleep patterns. Studies indicate that melatonin facilitates the onset of sleep, as well as sleep efficiency.

It’s well known that good healthy sleep resets our body and is restorative. We need it to be good quality, a sufficient number of hours (7-8 hours) each night and contain adequate phases of deep rapid eye movement REM.

Circadian Rhythm — Our Internal Clock
The circadian rhythm is like an internal 24-hour “clock” that plays a central role in when we fall asleep and when we wake up. Melatonin is sometimes referred to as the “hormone of darkness” because when it is dark, your body produces more melatonin and when it is light, the production of melatonin drops.

Being exposed to bright lights in the evening or too little light during the day can disrupt the body’s normal melatonin cycles. All the screen time on computers, smart phones, television and the like, has an impact on our melatonin production.

Melatonin levels decrease as we age. This might explain changes in sleep patterns, difficulty falling asleep, etc. as people get older.

Melatonin, the Immune System and Inflammatory Signals
Melatonin has been shown to have a protective effect if the innate immune response overreacts, can cause uncontrolled release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

See the abstract below (though a bit technical) for other benefits of melatonin, including its strong antioxidant properties.

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Key Antioxidant Glutathione in Innovative Liposomal Form
Active Antioxidant and Liver Detoxifier 

Liposomal Glutathione is an antioxidant formula designed to protect and support cellular function. Liposomal Glutathione also offers antioxidant support for liver tissue and protection.

Liposomal glutathione is a patented formulation that can avoid breakdown in the digestive tract (intestines and liver) and get into the your cells to provide benefit to your body.

Each Softgel Contains 250 mg of Active Glutathione and 125 mg of Phospholipid Complex

Liposomal Glutathione supports antioxidant defenses and detoxification in an innovative liposomal form:

• Offers the key antioxidant glutathione in a liposomal form. Liposomal supplement formulation enables glutathione to bypass the digestive system to get to your tissues.

• Purified phosphatidylcholine delivery system offers natural liposomal formation due to the hydrophobic and hydrophilic nature of phospholipids

• Liposomal form protects glutathione bonds from the degradation that can occur in digestion

• Protects the body from free radicals to support cellular function and homeostasis

• Glutathione is found in virtually every cell of the body and plays a critical role in protein synthesis, enzyme function, transport, and cell maturation*

• Optimal levels of glutathione have been associated with physical and mental health

• Supports liver health and detoxification

• Offers antioxidant support for liver tissue protection; the highest concentration of glutathione is found in the liver

• Promotes p450 phase II conjugation pathways in the liver to support detoxification

• Maintains healthy lipid metabolism and oxidative status

• Offers the key antioxidant glutathione in an innovative liposomal form

• Supports liver health and detoxification

Active Glutathione is a Master Antioxidant and Detoxifier

Glutathione  is the most powerful antioxidant our bodies have. In its active form it protects us from free radicals and the damage they can inflict on our cells and DNA. In addition, it also plays a key role in removing toxins, including heavy metals, from our bodies.

It’s widely accepted that good health depends on minimizing oxidative stress from free radicals and keeping toxins from accumulating in the body.

Unfortunately, as we age, we make less glutathione and stressors like disease and environmental factors further tax our levels.

Roles of Glutathione in the Body

“Glutathione is generally agreed to be the most significant endogenous antioxidant, though it plays many metabolic roles beyond arresting oxidative damage.

Glutathione is important to genetic preservation via protective effects on telomeres; preserves DNA integrity; is essential for liver detoxification; recycles oxidized vitamin E;  and regulates the mechanisms essential to homoeostasis, which includes enzymatic activity, protein synthesis, gene expression, and mitochondrial integrity.

The ratio of reduced glutathione to oxidized glutathione has been documented as a noted factor in many diseases and chronic health issues.

The ability to create reduced glutathione diminishes with age. At age 40, the loss is approximately 30%, and increases to as much as 50% reduction by age 65.

Other factors, including tobacco smoke, pollution, unbalanced diet, genetic inefficiencies, and use of prescription and/or over the counter drugs (most notably acetaminophen) can further compound this loss.” — From Centre d’Enseignement et de Recherche en Nutrition (CERNh). Conducted at Centre Hospitalier de Bretagne Sud, Lorient, France. March 2013.

Manufactured by Pure Encapsulations

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