Our new product "Relief" in detail (DG241)

An exciting podcast episode about gut health

We have launched another new product on the market. A probiotic with the nameRelief. It consists of the spore-forming Bacillus subtilis and the yeast Saccaromyces and is primarily used to support symptoms related to SIBO and irritable bowel syndrome.
The product does not contain any unnecessary additives, comes in capsule form and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. In today's episode, I will introduce you to the product and tell you about the ingredients. You will also find out what SIBO and irritable bowel syndrome have in common, as these are the two areas in which Relief is particularly effective.
Our new product Relief contains 2 microorganisms, namely Bacillus subtilis and Saccharomyces boulardii.

Bacillus subtilis

Bacillus subtilis is a so-called spore-former, also known as endospores. They function in such a way that theycan go into an inactiveform under adverse environmental conditionsand can be reactivated again under favorable conditions. This means that it enables a bacterium to survive even in very unfavorable environmental conditions, such as stomach acid.
Bacillus subtilis is a widespread soil bacterium. Accordingly, it can be found in the upper layers of the earth, but also in the air and water. Bacillus subtilis is also an effective probiotic for the prevention and treatment of intestinal infections that can be associated with SIBO and irritable bowel syndrome.

Saccharomyces boulardii

The other ingredient in ourRelief is the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii.
With over 40 randomized controlled trials, Saccharomyces boulardii is one of the best-studied probiotics. Saccharomyces boulardii is used, for example, in the treatment of pseudomembranous colitis and has been shown to be effective in SIBO in children (Ghosh et al., 2021).
Relief combines these two well-studied probiotics to counteract SIBO and irritable bowel symptoms.
In today's episode, I will briefly discuss these two conditions.

What is SIBO

SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (or overgrowth, quite literally). This means that bacteria are present in the small intestine that do not actually belong there. However, as the small intestine is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients, this can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, but also to severe bloating, malaise, drowsiness and much more.
You can hear a little more about SIBO in podcast episode 237 entitled "SIBO (small intestine overgrowth) and its effects on the gut - an overview".

What is irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed by a process of elimination, i.e. if everything else can be ruled out in the case of persistent bowel problems, then it is usually referred to as irritable bowel syndrome. However, there is also an irritable bowel profile in microbiome analysis, so you can also come to the conclusion from certain stool markers that irritable bowel syndrome is very likely in your case. If you would like to investigate something like this, please feel free to contact us!
Typical signs of irritable bowel syndrome are chronic abdominal pain, which can occur in conjunction with constipation, diarrhea and flatulence. It is estimated that around 10% - 15% of the population worldwide suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, with women appearing to be affected more frequently.
Irritable bowel syndrome has a huge impact on the quality of life of those affected. My customers often describe how they hardly dare to eat anything because they are afraid of getting stomach pains or diarrhea. This is particularly annoying when they are out and about.
If you are interested in the topic of irritable bowel syndrome in more detail, I recommend listening to podcast episode 144 "Everything you should know about irritable bowel syndrome " or my blog article Irritable bowel syndrome - causes, symptoms and treatment.

What connects irritable bowel syndrome and SIBO?

SIBO seems to be on everyone's lips at the moment and, in my opinion, it's being blown out of proportion. And with statements such as: "In America they are already much further ahead, here in Europe we have no idea about it, there are no suitable remedies for it here." Don't let this panic you. But it definitely makes sense to have SIBO on your radar.
It seems that SIBO can promote the development or worsening of IBS symptoms, as the excessive bacterial population in the small intestine contributes to increased gas formation and fermentation of undigested carbohydrates.
This in turn can cause symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea, which correspond to irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Studies confirm that 55 to 80 % of patients with IBS also have SIBO.
In these cases, SIBO was responsible for the irritable bowel symptoms.
However, the exact nature of the link between SIBO and IBS is not yet fully understood and research is ongoing.
In terms of symptoms, there are definitely overlaps: Bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, increased belching occur in both SIBO and irritable bowel syndrome.
However, while irritable bowel syndrome tends to be accompanied by psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression and stress, SIBO tends to be accompanied by physical symptoms such as weight loss and micronutrient deficiency or protein deficiency.
However, if you have severe SIBO symptoms, this will also affect your mood. People who are underweight and unable to gain weight often suffer greatly.

What does therelief have to do with irritable bowel syndrome and SIBO?

Saccharomyces boulardii and Bacillus subtilis can reduce the duration and intensity of diarrhea if they are taken within 48 hours of the first symptoms appearing. It can also reduce the recurrence of diarrhea in the following three months. This is particularly useful for patients suffering from SIBO or IBS, as diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms.
Bacillus subtilis and Saccharomyces boulardii individually, but also in combination, can contribute to decontamination of the small intestine, which can alleviate the symptoms of SIBO disease and thus enable reversal of SIBO.
Saccharomyces boulardii supports the establishment of the natural balance between "good" and "bad" intestinal bacteria and also reduces the absolute quantity of intestinal bacteria in the small intestine. It doesn't need that many bacteria there! This also reduces the frequency of diarrhea.
Another beneficial effect of Saccharomyces boulardii: if it is used during antibiotic therapy, the shift in the microbiota is reduced. This means that fewer of the "good" intestinal bacteria die off and fewer of the "bad" intestinal bacteria survive. This could be due to the resistance of yeasts to antibiotics.
Saccaromyces boulardii is also present in ouracute which we recommend for diarrhea and also for antibiotic therapies.
It is important that you support the gut during antibiotic treatment and maintain the balance in the microbiome. This is because infections and inflammation can occur following antibiotic therapy if the "bad" bacteria are relatively too abundant.
According to one study, Saccaromyces boulardii was able to reduce inflammatory markers and improve anti-inflammatory markers in subjects with IBS compared to a placebo. This led to an overall improvement in the subjects' quality of life.
If you are a therapist, you can download a copy of the study in the download area of ourPro-Shop and you will also find all the references to the scientific studies on the subject.
Based on the current data, it can be summarized that probiotics with Saccaromyces boulardii and Bacillus subtilis are able to decontaminate SIBO and reduce typical symptoms of SIBO and IBS.

Important

Taking a probiotic should never replace a healthy diet! On the contrary, it only works really well if you also eat a bowel-friendly diet, because otherwise you will have the symptoms again and again if you eat a pro-inflammatory diet.
The effectiveness can be further increased if you also take a suitable prebiotic. We are happy to recommend thefeedthe 2'-fucosyllactose, ideally even in combination withGrowthe acacia fibers.

Inflammation and leaky gut

Finally, I would like to mention that an incorrect colonization of the small intestine can also lead to silent or hidden inflammation, which in turn damages the intestinal mucosa and can lead to a permeable intestine or leaky gut.
Taking Saccaromyces boulardii can also reduce toxins that are partly responsible for these inflammations and can also help to restore the intestinal barrier function.

Summary

The intake ofrelief can be worthwhile if you have a bacterial imbalance in your gut, digestive problems such as flatulence or irritable bowel syndrome and also if you want to counteract inflammation in the gut.
Relief does not contain any unnecessary additives and is characterized by its short list of ingredients.Relief is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans due to its composition and the absence of any animal ingredients, including bacteria that do not belong to the animal kingdom.
So feel free to order ourreliefideally in combination with the prebioticfeedwhich I have already presented here in thepodcast already presented. I link to both in the episode notes. And don't forget, you get a one-time 15% discount on your order with the discount code podcast15.

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