You can’t talk about immune health without discussing the gut. Your GI tract is home to more than 500 strains of bacteria (40 trillion-plus cells). Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help maintain digestive health and support the immune system. They are naturally occurring in the body and also can be taken as a supplement. Probiotics are one of the best-known ways to support the health and diversity of your gut microbiome.* This collection of microbes supports digestion, immune function, removal of toxins and absorption of nutrients.

It’s generally known that probiotics support immune health.* But the “how” gets a little fuzzy for many of us. Keep reading to learn how probiotics support immune health, how to choose quality shelf-stable probiotics and what to know about enzymes vs. probiotics.  

Probiotics and Immune Health* 

Research shows that probiotic bacteria promote the health of the gut and the immune system.

Your microbiome craves balance, but lifestyle choices, dietary habits, daily stress, normal aging and genetics can influence that balance. The microbiome is an important part of the immune system, so that its well-being impacts immune health as well as digestive health.

Gut microorganisms maintain the epithelial tissue that provides a barrier between immune cells and unwanted visitors. That’s where probiotic supplements can offer support.*

Why Choose Pro-Bio™

Pro-Bio™ is a probiotic blend of 10 billion CFUs of eight different strains to promote a healthy, flourishing gut and optimal digestion.*

• 10 billion CFU guaranteed potency
• 8 noncompetitive strains for increased diversity
• Helps reduce occasional gas, bloating and indigestion*
• Promotes a healthy microbiome and optimal digestive function*
• Supports regularity and immune health*
• Survives stomach acid

The probiotics in Pro-Bio™ are designed help the microbiome as much as possible.* One of the strains is Bacillus subtilis, which is one of the most studied probiotic strains in the world and has been shown to normalize intestinal microflora balance.* It adheres to the colon, persists in the GI tract and is well tolerated by people of all ages.*

What to Know About Enzymes Vs. Probiotics

Probiotics don’t break down food – that’s what digestive enzymes do. Probiotics serve as a supplement for the beneficial flora that lives in your digestive tract. These organisms support regularity and the immune system, and they produce essential nutrients (like B vitamins and vitamin K). They can also help fuel digestion by producing enzymes such as lactase, protease and amylase.*

Meanwhile, digestive enzymes help your body break down the food you eat. Specific enzymes target specific macronutrients. Amylases are enzymes that convert carbohydrates into sugars. Lipases are enzymes that work to break down dietary fat. Proteases are a group of enzymes that take apart proteins into their building blocks, or amino acids. Cellulase is an enzyme that breaks down cellulose, otherwise known as fiber. These are the main groups of digestive enzymes.

Probiotics and digestive enzymes work in different ways with the same goal: Supporting you and your digestion.*

Prefer to combine probiotics and digestive enzymes? You might like one of these:

Digest Gold™ + PROBIOTICS combines our most advanced enzyme formula with 1.5 billion active probiotic cultures for optimal digestive support.* Here are some of the benefits of Enzymedica Digest Gold + Probiotics:

• 2-in-1 formula for digestive health
• Breaks down fat, fiber, protein & carbs*
• Supports immune health and regularity*
• Speeds up digestion*
• Boosts energy*
• Reduces occasional gas, bloating & indigestion*

 

Digest™ +PROBIOTICS contains both complete enzymes and probiotics for enhanced digestive support.* Each daily dose provides 1.2 billion active cultures.

• 2-in-1 formula for digestive health
• Breaks down fat, fiber, protein & carbs*
• Supports immune health and regularity*
• Speeds up digestion*
• Boosts energy*
• Reduces occasional gas, bloating & indigestion*

 

Digest Basic™ +PROBIOTICS delivers essential enzymes plus probiotics, to offer gentle support for overall digestive health.* Each daily dose contains 750 million active cultures.

• 2-in-1 formula for sensitive stomachs
• Breaks down fat, fiber, protein & carbs*
• Supports immune health and regularity*
• Speeds up digestion*
• Boosts energy*
• Reduces occasional gas, bloating & indigestion*