Digestive Advantage IBD is a unique formulation of lactic acid bacteria, vitamins minerals and a beneficial yeast called S. boulardii. It is intended to be used once per day as a treatment for the symptoms associated with Crohn's & Colitis.

Digestive Advantage has become the trusted name in digestive health. Their over-the-counter, once-daily therapies have been trusted by thousands of physicians and consumers, and are available at most nationwide pharmacies and online retailers.

The active ingredient in Digestive Advantage IBD is a lactic acid bacterium called Ganeden Lactobacillus, which is a specially isolated organism that was found to be effective in relieving the symptoms of Crohn's & Colitis.

Digestive Advantage IBD is not a cure for any disease or intended to replace any medicines that are prescribed by your physician. With that said, recent medical research has indicated that the symptoms of IBD can be triggered by diet (mainly carbohydrates). Elimination of these un-digested carbs has been shown to drastically reduce IBS symptoms. The bacterial species in Digestive Advantage IBD are excellent colonizers of the small bowel. Rapid colonization requires a carbon (energy) source.

Digestive Advantage IBD is safe to use on a daily basis. The group of organisms utilized in Digestive Advantage IBD has a long and safe history of use with no reported cases of infection or other serious problems.

Yes, it can be taken as an additional supplement, but we advise people with specific symptoms, such as lactose intolerance, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's & Colitis, gas and constipation to take the Digestive Advantage product specifically designed for that disorder. If you use Sustenex as an added supplement, it will provide more beneficial bacteria to your system. One side effect may be some intestinal gas, but this should subside after a few days.

Digestive Advantage is not available in UK shops. However, I contacted the makers of Digestive Advantage and they recommended the following websites for delivery to the UK: www.doctorvicks.com and www.rofay.com. I have also heard from one or two people who have purchased it through the website Drugstore.com, which offers international shipping options.

Capsules Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), Lysine, Vegetarian Capsule Shell (hypromellose, water, titanium dioxide (color), caramel (color), propylene glycol), Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. Sugar-Free Chewable Tablets: Erythritol, GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), Lysine, Plasdone, Stearic Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavoring, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Malic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose.

The active ingredient in Digestive Advantage LI is a lactic acid bacterium called Ganeden Lactobacillus which is a specially isolated organism that was found to be effective in relieving the symptoms of lactose intolerance.

The bacterial species in Digestive Advantage LI are excellent colonizers of the small bowel. Rapid colonization requires a carbon (energy) source. As a result, the sugars in the small bowel that are not being absorbed are immediately utilized by the bacteria to fill this need. Un-digested milk sugar (or lactose) is what causes the symptoms of lactose intolerance and when these sugars are fully absorbed or utilized; the symptoms disappear.

Digestive Advantage LI is safe to use on a daily basis. The group of organisms utilized in Digestive Advantage LI have a long and safe history of use with no reported cases of infection or other serious problems.

Digestive Advantage? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a Medical Food for the daily dietary management of IBS related symptoms.

Digestive Advantage? IBS contains the patented probiotic, GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), that can help support digestive function.

By delivering beneficial bacteria to your intestines, Digestive Advantage? IBS can help support your digestive system and normal bowel function.

Your digestive system should begin to adjust after the first week of use. For people with more complex issues, it may take two weeks to a month to experience changes. We recommend trying Digestive Advantage? IBS for at least 30 days for the product to fully adjust your digestive system. More sensitive individuals may require two capsules per day. For best results, we recommend following these guidelines while using Digestive Advantage? IBS.

Digestive disorders may present a wide variety of symptoms ranging from weight loss to blood in the patient's stool. Different disorders present different symptoms. The digestive disorder may also be a symptom of another problem. A doctor may perform a thorough examination of the patient in order to evaluate the digestive disorder.

A doctor may perform a physical examination to determine if a person suffers from a digestive disorder. The doctor may explore further using endoscopes, x-rays, ultrasound scans or other devices to determine the type of problem and its location.

Different digestive disorders may affect people in different ways. Bowel obstruction, appendicitis, cancer, bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are considered potentially fatal digestive conditions. Various other digestive disorders can also lead to death.

A doctor may perform a physical examination along with various diagnostic tests as part of a patient's routine check up or in response to a particular complaint to determine if the patient may suffer from a digestive disorder. It is important to schedule regular visits to your doctor and to alert the doctor if you believe that you may have a digestive disorder.

Different digestive disorders occur more frequently in different people according to the disease, the individual and the environment. While everyone may be at risk of developing digestive disorders, these diseases occur most frequently in people who are overweight or those who have a hereditary predisposition to the disease. These are just a couple of examples of factors that increase a person's risk of developing digestive disorders.

The presence of food in the stomach will always trigger production of enzymes, whether supplemental enzymes are used or not. Supplemental enzymes make it easier for the body to function but do not affect the body's ability to function naturally.

The job of a digestive enzyme is to break down food during the digestive process. The intestine is more able to absorb food, which is thus broken down into smaller units, and the rest of the body is more easily able to utilize food, which is in this form. There are three basic types of digestive enzymes, one for each class of food: lipase for fat, protease for protein and amylase for carbohydrate.

Your body cannot digest or absorb nutrients from food without enzymes. (2). Cooking destroys the natural enzymes in foods. (3). You lose approximately 13% of your enzyme potential for every 10 years of life. (4) Up to 50% of all adults do not produce sufficient amounts of digestive enzymes.

None of the ingredients in BioVitale's Digestive Enzyme Complex have been shown to interact with medication. The ingredients used are all-natural and contain no chemicals.

A normal digestive system breaks down food into smaller pieces called nutrients. The body needs nutrients to stay healthy. Food moves from the esophagus down to the small intestine, where the nutrients are absorbed into the blood. Leftover water and solid waste then move down into the large intestine (colon). Most of the water is absorbed back into the bloodstream there. Solid waste leaves the body through the rectum and out the anus as a bowel movement.

Raw food contains the enzymes needed to digest it. However, most of us don’t live on a raw food diet. When we cook our food, the enzymes in the food are destroyed and our body has to make them in order to digest our food. This puts stress on our system especially since people eat more processed foods and meals higher in calories and fat. Digestive enzyme supplements help you digest your meals more efficiently and deliver the nutrients from your food to your body.

Yes, absolutely. You can give digestive enzymes to infants, toddlers, and young children. For toddlers and young children, Enzyme Essentials recommends the basic protocol of Digestzyme, Purezyme, and Plantadophilus. Many children like to chew the capsules and/or are able to swallow them. But if you prefer, the capsules can be pulled apart easily and mixed with water or juice.

Digestive enzymes break down food so that it can be absorbed and utilized by the body. Raw food has enzymatic activity, and the body has a limited supply also. When our pets eat the raw food that their physiology is designed to thrive on, they receive plenty of food enzymes, which aid digestion and nutrient utilization. When they eat cooked food, which is devoid of enzymes, they can deplete the body's supply, and the enzyme-producing organs must work overtime to compensate.