Doctor Approved

"Clinical research studies that have been independently confirmed make Digestive Defense™ the right choice for my patients" says Dr. Chad Larson, Director of the Optimal Wellness Center in Encinitas, CA. "I recommend Digestive Defense™ in my office for many of my patients that are in need of digestive tract support or who need beneficial bacteria replenishment from antibiotic use."

-Dr. Larson, Optimal Wellness Center Encinitas, California

In view of the pressures of modern existence, the maintenance of a normal, healthy, balanced microbial population (EUBIOSIS) in the gastro-intestinal tract is a difficult task. Many things can necessitate antibiotic treatment. Taking antibiotics causes harmful bacteria to become predominant (a condition referred to as bacterial overgrowth) and create an imbalance which may in turn impair normal gut function and lead to various problems, ranging from inefficient digestion, diarrhea, constipation, and flatulence to severe gastro-intestinal disorders.

A logical approach to restoring the balance of intestinal flora is the use of probiotics. However, reports on the survival and effectiveness of these microorganisms are controversial. Ingested as viable organisms, these microbes often do not survive the rigors of the gastric environment. Digestive Defense™ is made to resist such a challege.

About 70% of the body's immune system is found in the digestive tract. The GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue) is made up of several types of lymphoid tissue that store immune cells, such as T and B lymphocytes, that carry out attacks and defend against pathogens.

Beneficial microflora are crucial for proper immune system function and development. The GALT helps protect intestinal mucosa from allergens and toxins and is a major component of the body's immune system. Probiotics are believed to support healthy GALT composition, and in turn, support barrier function, GI epithelial cell health and T cell function within the GI tract.