{"product_id":"metagenics-ultraflora-ibs-soothe-60","title":"Metagenics UltraFlora IBS Soothe 60","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-details-shortDesc\" class=\"product-description svelte-1si2c3a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-details-shortDesc\" class=\"product-description svelte-1si2c3a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialised Probiotic To Reduce The Occurrence And Symptoms Associated With Medically Diagnosed IBS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients in UltraFlora IBS Soothe Probiotic have been clinically shown to or may help to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssist in the management of medically diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce occurrence of IBS symptoms including, gastrointestinal pain, discomfort, bloating and excessive gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains clinically proven, extensively researched exclusive probiotic strain \u003cem\u003eLactobacillus plantarum \u003c\/em\u003e299v.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround 1 in 5 Australians experience the unpleasant symptoms of IBS at some stage including abdominal pain, mucus in stools, and diarrhoea. \u003c\/strong\u003eA randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled trial tested the efficacy of \u003cem\u003eL.plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e299v in 40 people with IBS over four weeks. All patients treated with \u003cem\u003eL.plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e299v reported significant improvement in stool frequency and complete resolution of their abdominal pain. An overall improvement in all IBS symptoms were noted in 95% of patients in the treatment group, compared to only 15% in the placebo group. Another study involving 204 adults with medically diagnosed IBS found significant symptom improvement within 2 to 4 weeks including abdominal bloating, pain and bowel movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefective mucosal intolerance and inflammation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disruption of the intestinal barrier can lead to inappropriate inflammatory responses which may occur in IBS. Studies have shown \u003cem\u003eL.plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e299v to have an effect on barrier function by decrease in permeability \u003cem\u003eL.plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e299v has also been shown to exert antipathogenic activity via the production of antimicrobial compounds and inhibiting pathogen adhesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA 2016 randomised control trial shows \u003cem\u003eL.plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e 299v reduces salivary cortisol during stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stress is well recognised as a common trigger for IBS impacting gut secretions, motility, sensitivity and intestinal permeability. A 2016 study on 41 students showed a significant difference in salivary cortisol levels after only 10 days of taking 10 billion CFU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eL.plantarum\u003c\/em\u003e 299v is an extensively researched probiotic strain\u003c\/strong\u003e having been investigated in at least 140 studies to date, with more than 50 clinical trials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdults:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTake 1 to 2 capsules daily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at 2° to 8° (Refrigerate. Do not freeze.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf symptoms persist, worsen or episodes become more frequent, talk to your medical practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pack-stock svelte-1si2c3a\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"product-pack\" class=\"product-pack svelte-1si2c3a\"\u003ePack: 60 Capsules\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Metagenics","offers":[{"title":"60 Capsules","offer_id":34038562783367,"sku":"11358","price":69.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/1699\/files\/UltraFloraIBSSootheProbiotic_60front.jpg?v=1790289644","url":"https:\/\/urbanherbalist.co.nz\/products\/metagenics-ultraflora-ibs-soothe-60","provider":"Urban Herbalist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}