Three ways to support a healthier microbiome*
Today’s modern lifestyle can take a toll on the beneficial bacteria in your gut microbiome. The body's abilty to stay healthy—physically, mentally and emotionally, actually starts at the gut level.
That’s why Mannatech created the GI-Biome System—3 products formulated to pave the way for improved digestive health and support a healthier microbiome.*
This bundle includes:
(1) GI-ProBalance® slimsticks
Support your digestive health with GI-ProBalance, a dynamic prebiotic and probiotic blend boasting a remarkable 50 Billion CFU (Colony Forming Units)*‡. This powerful formula helps maintain a balanced gut flora, promoting a resilient immune system and a healthier digestive tract.*
(1) GI-Zyme® capsules – Digestive Enzymes
Elevate your gut health with GI-Zyme, a blend of essential digestive enzymes carefully selected to enhance the Gut-Brain Axis.* With a unique combination of enzymes like Amylase, Alpha-Galactosidase, Protease, Lactase, Invertase, Bromelain, Lipase, Protease, and Cellulase, this supplement supports efficient digestion, reducing typical discomfort from a normal diet and promoting nutrient absorption.*
(1) GI-Defense® capsules – Help Strengthen and Support Gut Barrier Function and Integrity
Strengthen and support your gut barrier function and integrity with GI-Defense.* This specialized post-biotic supplement is dedicated to nurturing your gut health, leaving you feeling comfortable and refreshed.* Bid farewell to the typical discomfort of gas and bloating from a normal diet and embrace a life free from digestive woes.*
Modern medicine is just beginning to understand the implications of the unhealthy stressors that target the body’s sensitive digestive system. Scientific research is finding that poor nutrition, alcohol, smoking, certain medications, and other unhealthy habits lead to a poor environment for essential microbes found in our body.
To properly support the complex digestive system and overall microbiome, it takes a comprehensive three step approach that supports a strong, healthy microbial environment.*
Your microbiome consists of 100 trillion microbes that live on and in your body. Unseen by the naked eye, these microbes work continuously to form your innate and adaptive immune system, break down your food for digestion and even influence how much you weigh. Your health is affected by the life and vibrancy of your microbiome.
When working properly, our microbiome adjusts to achieve balance after it is exposed to foreign bacteria. However, today’s modern lifestyle including diet, stress, and exposure to certain chemicals, can take a toll on the beneficial bacteria in your gut microbiome and how well it adjusts to these conditions. This may lead to a weakened immune system, poor mood and contribute to various digestive issues, including what is known as a Leaky Gut, all of which can ultimately affect your overall health.
While the concept might sound unusual, science has proven your gut and brain actually communicate biochemically. The bidirectional signaling that takes place between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system is referred to as the gut-brain axis (GBA).1
Using the vagus nerve, the gut microbiota signals the central nervous system, influencing bodily functions like mood, immune response, digestion and heart rate.2 This “linking” of gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system helps explain why healthy intestinal function is so important. The condition of your GI tract can affect your physical, mental and emotional health.
Glycans contain prebiotic fibers, which are important for supporting the life and growth of probiotics.* Together prebiotics and probiotics support healthy digestion and a healthy microbiome.*
GI-Defense capsules are formulated with the Glycobiome and Butyrate Support Blend, which supports your body’s ability to naturally replenish butyrates.* These short-chain fatty acids are crucial to help strengthen and nourish the intestinal lining.* A strong gut lining provides the stability needed for beneficial microbes to thrive and supports vital gut-brain signaling, also known as the “Gut-Brain Axis” needed for good health.*
GI-Defense capsules are formulated to:
Your microbiome supports microbial fermentation of dietary fibers in the lower intestine and manufactures butyrate, a short chain fatty acid. Butyrate provides fuel for cells in your gut lining, supports immune system functions of the colon wall and helps to protect the digestive tract.*
The Glycobiome and Butyrate Support Blend refers to a natural citrus flavonoid (phytonutrient) complex combined with Glyconutrients designed to support the gut and immune health.* This natural citrus flavonoid complex in GI-Defense has been scientifically shown to help strengthen and support gut barrier function.* Mannatech’s proprietary formulation provides safe, natural and effective support for healthy gut barrier function.*
Flavonoids are a diverse group of phytonutrients (plant chemicals) found in almost all fruits and vegetables. They are responsible for the vivid colors in fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids are the largest group of phytonutrients, with more than 6,000 types. Flavonoids have been shown to support many crucial processes in the body including a healthy microbiome and digestive system.
Flavonoids can promote proliferation of certain classes of beneficial bacteria and can strengthen the gut barrier.* This results in support for a healthier digestive system and immune system.*
When flavonoids are metabolized in the colon two actions occur:
When working properly, your gastrointestinal digestive tract (GI) breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and protects your body from harmful substances while efficiently eliminating waste. When you consider that 70% of our immune system lives within our digestive tract, you can begin understanding how valuable it is to keep our GI tract healthy and working properly.
Our extensive intestinal lining covers more than 4,000 square feet of surface area. When working properly, our intestinal wall acts as a barrier, controlling what enters our blood stream. Small gaps in the intestinal wall’s “tight junctions” allow water and beneficial nutrients to enter while blocking out harmful substances. However, when the gut lining is stressed and unhealthy, it develops widening gaps that can allow partially digested food particles or toxins to pass into the bloodstream, which may lead to a variety of health issues.
An unhealthy gut lining may have increased permeability in the intestinal wall, resulting in “Leaky Gut.” This may trigger changes in the gut bacteria or allow partially digested food particles or toxins to pass into the bloodstream. GI-Defense capsules can help strengthen and soothe the intestinal wall by providing a calming blend of natural and scientifically studied ingredients, designed to balance beneficial bacteria, purify the gut, and help strengthen gut barrier integrity.*
The condition known as "Leaky Gut' can be caused by a number of wide varieties of lifestyle choices such as excessive sugar intake, excessive alcohol intake, chronic stress, yeast overgrowth, nutrient deficiencies, among others.
Our formula is free of MSG, soy, dairy, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, and sweeteners. Our formula is low glycemic and vegetarian friendly.
For adults who wishes to support their gut health including helping to strengthen the gut barrier function and nourishing the cells by helping to promote butyrate production.*
Children age 12 and older can take this product if approved by a health care provider. If you have questions for use beyond the directions indicated on the label, you should speak to a qualified healthcare professional.
For optimal results adults take two capsules daily, or up to two capsules twice daily if needed.
We recommend taking once daily with food and water.
Licorice root is used to soothe gastrointestinal tract, support stomach lining and restore a healthy digestive balance.*
Cloves can increase the production of gastric mucus which functions as a barrier between the stomach lining and digestive acids.*
Probiotics, also known as good or friendly bacteria, are live microorganisms that are very similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. Probiotics can provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.* Prebiotics are nondigestible nutrients that stimulate the growth and/or activity of good bacteria in the digestive system.* Prebiotics are typically dietary fibers.
The potency of probiotics is measured in colony forming units (CFU). CFUs are determined by allowing the organism to grow under controlled conditions, and then counting the number of colonies present. Not all the bacteria (live organisms) will remain viable when they arrive at their intended destination in the gut and that is why GI-ProBalance was specifically formulated to begin with 50 Billion CFU and to end at 8.5 Billion at time of expiration. Often other probiotic supplements may not list the guaranteed potency at expiration meaning all strains could be dead by the time they are consumed.
The MannaBiotic Blend includes the following 8 strains of probiotics and prebiotic fibers:
| Probiotic Strains | (Input at time of manufacturing CFU/stick) |
|---|---|
| Lactobacillus plantarum | 27,120,000,000 |
| Bifidobacterium lactis | 18,695,000,000 |
| Streptococcus thermophilus | 2,500,000,000 |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 750,000,000 |
| Bifidobacterium longum | 625,000,000 |
| Lactobacillus casei | 125,000,000 |
| Bifidobacterium breve | 125,000,000 |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | 60,000,000 |
| Total | 50,000,000,000 |
In vitro research suggests there may be an additive effect when GI-ProBalance powder is combined with Ambrotose powders.* The arabinogalactan in the Ambrotose products may be broken down and utilized by specific bacteria present in GI-ProBalance powder.* At the same time, arabinogalactan is a prebiotic that has been shown to support the growth and proliferation of specific bacteria found in our GI-ProBalance product.* The expected result is enhanced support from both products.*
While soy is not an ingredient in the product, it was a part of the source medium in which the bacteria strains are grown; therefore, the product may contain trace amounts of soy.
GI-ProBalance is shelf stable and does not require refrigeration. However, we do recommend storing it in a cool, dry place.
Through a powerful blend of broad-spectrum digestive enzymes and natural botanical ingredients, combined to target an array of problematic foods, this product is designed to both help improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients from food, while reducing typical discomfort that can be caused by normal eating.*
Unlike most enzyme supplements, GI-Zyme capsules offer a blend of enzymes with different pH levels designed to support the breakdown of many types of foods, all throughout the different stages of digestion. As a result, GIZyme supports a more complete digestion in order to help with maximum nutrient absorption.*
If you want support digesting food, you may benefit from using GI-Zyme.* GI-Zyme supplements natural digestive enzyme levels due to normal aging, diet or other digestive needs for support.* GI-Zyme supports the optimal break down of food and allows for maximum nutrient absorption.*
Enzymes are both proteins and biological catalysts that set off chemical reactions in the body. The specific enzymes in GI-Zyme capsules can help break down complex molecules, such as proteins, fats, fibers, vegetables and lactose and carbohydrates.*
We included enzymes to help digest nearly every type of food. In addition, we include enzymes to address different stages throughout the digestion process. This allows for more complete digestion of food allowing your body to absorb more nutrients and maximize the benefits you will get from the foods you eat.*
The enzymes in GI-Zyme capsules are formulated to help support normal, healthy digestion.*
As with any product, Mannatech recommends that GI-Zyme be used only as directed. Young adults to adults should take one capsule twice daily before a meal. Please speak with your qualified healthcare provider prior to use for children.
For optimal results, adults may take one capsule before each large meal, up to three meals per day. Do not exceed three capsules.
You can benefit from taking GI-Zyme any time of the day, but for optimal results, we recommend taking just before a meal.
Glycans contain prebiotic fibers, which are important for supporting the life and growth of probiotics. Together prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes are all necessary to support healthy digestion and maximum nutrient absorption.*
Ginger is a superfood loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds. It can provide powerful benefits that have been shown to ease normal digestive discomfort.*
An aromatic herb native to Europe and Asia known for beneficial digestive health.*
Our formula is free of MSG, preservatives, soy, dairy, artificial flavors and sweeteners. It is vegetarian, vegan, keto and low carb friendly. Our formula is low glycemic.
1 Carabotti, Marilia, Sciocco, Annunziata. “The gut-brain axis: interactions between enteric microbiota, central and enteric nervous systems.” Annals of Gastoenterology: 2016; 29(2):240.
2 Breit Sigrid, Kupferberg Aleksandra, Rogler Gerhard, Hasler Gregor. “Vagus Nerve as Modulator of the Brain–Gut Axis in Psychiatric and Inflammatory Disorders.” Frontiers in Psychiatry. March 13, 2018.
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