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Dr. Joe’s Optimal Probiotic includes Saccharomyces boulardii, an extensively researched microorganism shown to increase secretory IgA production, an antibody critical for maintaining and restoring microbial balance.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><b>Highlights<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helps maintain gastrointestinal balance <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases secretory IgA for enhanced gut immunity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports bowel regularity <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports digestion and micronutrient absorption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Suggested Use<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 capsule per day or as recommended by your health care professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>INGREDIENT BENEFITS<\/b><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>Saccharomyces boulardii<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a probiotic yeast, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. boulardii<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actively promotes healthy gastrointestinal flora, strengthens intestinal barrier function, and enhances immune function. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. boullardii<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been shown to ensure that foods and nutrients from the diet are properly absorbed, while blocking the entrance of potentially harmful substances. It has has been shown to promote healthy microbial balance by competing against harmful bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Lactobacillus acidophilus<\/i><\/b><b> (La-14)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus acidophilus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a beneficial bacteria strain that is normally found in the intestinal tract and mouth and is commercially used in dairy products for the production of acidophilus-type yogurt. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L. acidophilus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ferments various carbohydrates to produce lactic acid, which increases the absorption and bioavailability of minerals, including calcium, copper, magnesium and manganese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Lactobacillus plantarum<\/i><\/b><b> (Lp-115)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus plantarum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is beneficial bacteria commonly found in fermented foods including sauerkraut, pickles, brined olives and sourdough. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L. plantarum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has been found to compete against strains of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clostridium difficile<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clostridium perfringens<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, due to the production of bacteriocins (lethal proteins) that inhibit bacterial growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Bifidobacterium lactis<\/i><\/b><b> (BI-04)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium lactis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is predominantly found in the colon. A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial on subjects receiving <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. lactis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or placebo for eight weeks found that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. lactis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supported a balanced immune response in individuals hypersensitive to environmental allergens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Signs and Symptoms of Deficiencies<\/h3>\n<p><em>Symptoms of deficiency may include:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upset stomach. 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