The human microbiome comprises tens of trillions of microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) living in and on the human body, making a complex microbial ecosystem of more than 1,000 species. These microbes produce thousands of different metabolites and are responsible for as much as 30% of all metabolites found in human blood.
Looking at these facts, it is unsurprising that microbes play a crucial role in many aspects of human health, from digestive and immune health, protecting against pathogens, autoimmunity and even protecting against cancer, and influencing mental health. Multiple studies have shown that an unbalanced microbiome is associated with the onset of chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), obesity, liver diseases, poor immunity, insulin resistance, diabetes, mental disorders, and cancer.
Understanding and modulating the microbiome can delay the onset of chronic diseases and, in some cases, restore and promote overall health. We at OneChoice have designed a Probiotic Formula, a unique combination of 2 PREbiotics, 17 PRObiotic strains, and 2 POSTbiotics that helps with microbiome maintenance and repair.*
Free from harmful chemicals, only natural ingredients of the highest quality are used in our products.
Probiotic vs. Prebiotic vs. Postbiotic: What is what?
Take a deep dive.
The word “probiotic” comes from Greek, meaning literally “for life.” That alone gives us an explanation of how important probiotics are for our health. In expanded terms, a supplemental probiotic is a beneficial microscopic organism, usually bacteria but also some species of fungi, that live within or on our bodies and confer a health benefit to us, its host.
We give the probiotics a place to live, and they give us nutrients and maintain their environment. It’s a win-win situation for both of us. They perform many jobs in the digestive system and regulate our immune system; protect our gut from harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa; and improve digestion.
Prebiotics are dietary materials (fuel) probiotics feed on.
Postbiotics are what probiotics produce when they consume prebiotics. Postbiotics are beneficial substances to the host and the microbes that produce them. The postbiotics go to work adjusting the acid/base level towards a more optimal slightly acidic pH, reducing inflammation, accelerating the growth of healthy new cells in the lining of the digestive tract, repairing gut lining damage, and providing rapid microbiome restoration.
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a friendly gram-positive bacterium of the Lactobacillus genus found in our intestines, mouth, and vaginal flora. It is best known for producing the enzyme lactase, which can improve the digestion of milk sugars and symptoms of lactose intolerance. It also has lactic acid, which helps prevent the colonization of harmful bacteria.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a friendly gram-positive bacterium of the Lactobacillus genus found in our intestines and is also known to colonize in the vaginal environment. It is best known for its ability to adhere very strongly to the intestinal wall. Thus, it is considered a good probiotic for clearing the way for the body's native-friendly bacterial strains.
Lactobacillus plantarum is a species of probiotic bacteria commonly found in the human gut and saliva. The name "plantarum" refers to it being a "species of plants." Lactobacillus plantarum is best known as one of the most "hardy" strains of probiotics, thanks to its ability to withstand various temperatures. It can survive in any environment between 1–60 degrees Celsius. This bacterium is also unique as it produces antibiotics, such as lanolin, that intelligently target bad bacteria. This probiotic also makes lysine, an essential amino acid, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and folate (vitamin B9), promoting iron absorption. Moreover, it produces mucin and aids in the breakdown of cholesterol.
Lactobacillus casei is a friendly bacterium naturally present in the human intestinal tract and reproductive system, as well as in foods such as raw and fermented dairy products and fresh and fermented plant products.
Lactobacillus paracasei is a species of lactic acid bacteria often used in the fermentation of dairy products. It's found in the human intestinal tract and mouth and in foods such as yogurt, naturally fermented vegetables, and milk.
Lactobacillus reuteri is a lactic acid-producing bacterium found in the human digestive tract, urinary tract, skin, and breast milk. Lactobacillus reuteri produces an antibiotic called reuterin that slows the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi, and protozoa. Since food sources of Lactobacillus reuteri are dairy products and meat, most vegans and vegetarians lack this bacterium, so supplements are important. In addition, women who take Lactobacillus reuteri supplements while breastfeeding are more likely to transfer these helpful bacteria to their infant.
Lactobacillus brevis is a lactic acid-producing bacterium particularly abundant in the intestines and vaginal environment. Lactobacillus brevis is also present in kefir grains and is the species responsible for producing the polysaccharide (dextran) that forms the grains.
As the name suggests, Lactobacillus salivarius is a type of bacteria prevalent in our saliva. However, it is also present in the colon, small intestines, and vaginal flora.
Compared to other probiotics, Lactobacillus salivarius grows very fast. Because of this, it quickly outnumbers bad bacteria. It even aids in the digestion of proteins. This is an extremely hardy probiotic that is vital to our health.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a lactic acid-producing bacterium found in the digestive tract. It is widely used as a starter culture due to its ability to ferment in anaerobic environments, such as in the lactose fermentation of milk.
Lactobacillus gasseri is a probiotic organism found naturally in the digestive, genital, and urinary systems of the body, as well as in breast milk, dairy products, and some fermented foods. Lactobacillus gasseri serves many important functions in the body. Still, it has been one of the most talked about probiotic strains in the last few years because of its link to weight loss and obesity treatment.
Bifidobacterium longum is a species of bacteria commonly found in the human intestine. It is known for being resistant to gastric acid and bile. This means that it can survive the stomach's acidic environment and more effectively fight against bad bacteria and other harmful substances in the intestines. Levels of Bifidobacterium decline with age, making supplementation wise.
Bifidobacterium lactis is a multipurpose probiotic bacteria that lives in the gut. It is a powerful strain responsible for breaking down body waste and aiding in the gut's absorption of vitamins and minerals. It has been proven to improve digestion, enhance the immune system, and even fight tumor growth.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is one of the most common probiotic bacteria that are found in the human body. During adulthood, the levels of Bifidobacteria decrease considerably but remain relatively stable (2–14%) until they start decreasing again in old age. Most of the Bifidobacterium bifidum in our bodies is found in the colon, lower small intestine, breast milk, as well as in theand vaginal environment.
Bacillus coagulans is a unique strain of spore-forming bacteria. In their spore form, the bacteria are dormant and encased in an outer shell, allowing them to withstand the harshest environments. They revert to their active form when they encounter the perfect temperature, pH, and moisture conditions in the large intestine.
Bacillus subtilis is a gram-positive bacterium commonly found in the soil and the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep, giraffes, deer, gazelles, antelopes, etc.) and humans. The distinct spore-forming nature of Bacillus subtilis helps them resist destructive digestive processes and pass into the digestive tract unharmed.
Streptococcus thermophilus is a probiotic bacteria that live in the human body's digestive, urinary, and genital systems. Unlike the other strains of the Streptococcus genus, it is an aerobic "friendly" type of bacteria that does not cause disease. It is very resistant to high temperatures, hence the "thermophilus" in its name.
Our product is formulated to deliver a potency of 1 billion CFUs of Streptococcus thermophilus in a single dose.*
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast with proven benefits for human health. Doctors and gastroenterologists know its high efficacy and have been prescribing it for decades to reduce occasional diarrhea and restore gastrointestinal flora.
It is best known as the must-have travel supplement. This intelligent probiotic has been well-researched for its powerful ability to help prevent traveler's diarrhea. This significant problem is estimated to affect more than 60% of those traveling to developing countries.*
Acacia prebiotic fibers are an all-natural, vegan-friendly, and GMO-free ingredient sourced from carefully selected acacia trees. The ingredient offers a guaranteed minimum of 90% soluble fiber on a dry-weight basis. It ferments in the distal (or final) part of the intestines without creating any gas or bloating, as many prebiotics do. It also resists breakdown by saliva and mouth flora, so it does not promote caries or tooth decay.
Fenugreek seeds contain galactomannans, soluble fibers that act as a prebiotic, feeding the beneficial bacteria in the gut and promoting their growth. This can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
Dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentate is a postbiotic whole-food fermentate made using non-GMO yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae that goes through a specialized fermentation and drying process. This process begins with the yeast being deprived of oxygen, which causes them to produce a unique postbiotic metabolite fingerprint consisting of proteins, peptides, antioxidants, polyphenols, organic acids, nucleotides, beta-glucans, and mannans. The heating step in the dehydration process kills the yeast cells, which results in a dried product that contains inactive yeast cells, the fermentation medium, and the associated fermentative byproducts. The final product is described as a whole food, as no constituent is concentrated or isolated during manufacturing.
Health benefits of dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentate include
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SFCA) that is produced by our friendly colon bacteria from fermenting prebiotic fibers. Among all the beneficial bacterial metabolites produced, butyrate is the most potent, and, thus, the most beneficial postbiotic for our health.
| Serving Size 2 Capsule Servings Per Container 30 |
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| Amount Per Serving | %DV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 4 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus plantarum | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus casei | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus brevis | 1 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus paracasei | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus salivarius | 1 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus bulgaricus | 1 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus gasseri | 1 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lactobacillus reuteri | 0 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bifidobacterium longum | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bifidobacterium lactis | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bacillus coagulans | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bacillus subtillis | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Streptococcus thermophilus | 1 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii | 2 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acacia Gum Powder (from Acacia senegal/Acacia seyal) | 200 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fenugreek Extract (Trigonella foenum) (Seed) (min. 50% galactomannan) |
200 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sodium butyrate | 75 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae dried fermentate | 50 mg | † | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| † Daily Value (DIV) not established |
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