G.I Restore Forte ™ Information Sheet 

Saccharomyces cerevisae boulardii is a natural yeast that was found already decades ago to restore the normal balance of the many microorganisms that form the intestinal environment.

The original observations stem from the French explorer Henri Boulard, who in his travel in Indochina, in the early 1920's, noted that the locals were stopping diarrhea by consuming a tea made from the skins of various fruits.

Since then the beneficial role of Saccharomyces cerevisae boulardii has been confirmed in scientific published studies.

In the intestine there exists a protective barrier made up of a number of so called friendly bacteria. When this barrier and the normal relationship between these organisms are disturbed several symptoms can occur, such as:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Gas and bloating
• Recurring yeast infections
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Headaches, tiredness, and other symptoms like lack of energy.

The disturbance of the normal environment in the gut can occur because of:

• Antibiotic use
• Poor intestinal detoxification
• Traveler's diarrhea
• Diarrhea resulting from infections such as C. difficile
• Acute diarrhea in infants
• Mental and physical stress
• Dietary changes
• Food poisoning
• Inflammatory conditions of the intestine, like irritable bowel, Crohn's disease
• Immune system disturbances.

Disturbed intestinal flora may allow inappropriate gut permeability, the malfunctioning of the immune system and ultimately may affect the heath of all the organic health systems in the body.

Saccharomyces cerevisae boulardii is different from the organisms known as lactobacillus or bifido bacteria. Saccharomyces can be taken effectively at the same time as antibiotics while the other microorganisms are less effective due to the antibiotic effect on them. Thus G.I. RestoreTM can alleviate the consequences of antibiotics sooner then regular probiotics. The ideal solution, nevertheless, is to take both together.

Additional information:

Saccharomyces cerevisae boulardii has been shown to improve the immune system of the intestinal tract. It stimulates the production of secretory IgA and IgG. This helps the fight against disease causing bacteria and viruses and decreases the growth of Candida. 

Saccharomyces cer. boul. detoxifies the intestine by the production of a 54KDa protein protease, an enzyme that can neutralize some bacterial toxins. This is crucially important in the fight against two disease causing organisms:

• the Clostridium difficile and the
• Escherichia coli.

E. coli is involved in a multitude of food poisoning situations, while C. difficile is a serious cause of diarrhea. To name just one cause for concern, hidden infection with C. difficile is considered by many experts to be an extremely common infection among people who have been hospitalized, or sometimes just even visited a doctor's office. One can pick this infection up by merely touching a door knob or another object on which these bacteria can grow.  

Saccharomyces cer. boul. has a very enhancing effect on the intestinal mucosa. It releases several proteins which contribute to invigorating the activity of the enzymes present in the mucous layer. This ultimately leads to the repair of the intestinal cells. Finally, when these proteins are released they improve the function and availability of the lactase, sucrase and maltase enzymes. This may explain the beneficial effect on the diarrhea associated with food allergies.

Dosage:

Unless advised otherwise by your health care practitioners take one capsule daily. 

In cases of acute diarrhea the dosage can be increased to four capsules daily taken at even intervals. (Always consult your health care professional if the symptoms do not subside in a reasonable time.) 

The capsules can be swallowed whole, or for children, or people having trouble with the capsules, they can be opened and the contents sprinkled on soft foods or into liquids.

The Saccharomyces cer. boul. has been grown in molasses. There are no milk products in the formula.

The capsules can be taken on an empty stomach.

This product does not have to be refrigerated.

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