{"product_id":"pro-bio-defense","title":"Pro-Bio Defense","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupports the immune system and gastrointestinal (GI) system health. Includes the probiotic strains in Kirkman’s popular Pro-Bio Gold™ plus Saccharomyces boulardii.  Free of common allergens. Gluten and casein free. 90 vegetarian capsules. Purity Tested.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro-Bio Defense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e contains the most important “resident” and “transient” microorganisms that contribute to maintaining and promoting a healthy GI tract.  It offers the six probiotic strains in Kirkman’s popular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro-Bio Gold™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with added \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a special strain of yeast that has probiotic capabilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is considered a non-colonizing baker’s yeast species, which is very closely related to brewer’s yeast also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eS. cervesiae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Although it is a “yeast,” it is not related to the Candida species (Candida albicans, tropicalas, etc.), which can cause unhealthy microorganisms in the GI system and genitourinary tracts.  It is known to be effective to support digestion when used alone or in combination with other probiotics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll six probiotic strains used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro-Bio Defense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e have undergone DNA finger printing to support their identities and have exhibited long-term stability.  More than 65 scientific studies and published articles have been written in support of the strains, documenting the ability of these strains to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epossess a high tolerance to survive stomach acids and bile salts;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esupport the body’s natural defenses and the intestinal tract’s immune system;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehelp alleviate occasional diarrhea and constipation; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaddress lactose metabolism issues;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eadhere to and colonize the GI mucosal membrane; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eassist with regulating intestinal mobility and normal bowel function;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epossibly help create an inhibitory effect on free radical activity in the colon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KIRKMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38106890993813,"sku":"49888","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/0960\/9603\/products\/49888.jpg?v=1612547337","url":"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/pro-bio-defense","provider":"Village Green Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}