It is known that the intestines of a healthy person are home to more than 500 species of microorganisms: bifidobacteria, lactobacilli and many others, which form a complex ecosystem. That is why in case of stool disorders – diarrhea or constipation, bloating and colic in the abdomen, or even immune suppression (with frequent occurrence of colds and infectious diseases), a person may suspect an imbalance of the intestinal microflora (Belmer S.V., Malkoch A.V., 2006). Intestinal dysbiosis can also be a risk factor for the development of allergic diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (Galliamova Y.A., 2010). How to alleviate the condition of a person experiencing pain and discomfort in the abdomen or having other gastrointestinal disorders will be discussed below.
The leading role in the development of dysbiosis belongs to the disturbance of the population composition of bifidus and lactobacilli (Belmer S.V., Malkoch A.V., 2006), so restoring their balance is an important factor in eliminating unpleasant symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract. In this context, the new combined probiotic of European quality OPEFERA by World Medicine, which consists of 8 components, is of interest live lyophilized bacteria Lactobacillus rhamnosus – 0.5-109 CFU, Lactobacillus plantarum – 0.2-109 CFU, Streptococcus thermophiles – 0.5-109 CFU, Lactobacillus acidophilus – 0.5-109 CFU, Bifidobacterium spp. (Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis) – 0.24-109 CFU), Saccharomyces boulardii – 65 mg, dry chamomile flower extract – 50 mg and inulin – 200 mg.
The pro- and prebiotic complex contained in OPEFER promotes general health and immunity, prevents the development of gastroenteritis, dyspepsia, diarrhea (associated with antibiotics), hospital diarrhea, transient intestinal dysfunctions (diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, colic) caused by changes in diet, travel and other reasons, allergic diseases (allergic rhinitis, asthma or eczema). Lacto- and bifidobacteria in OPEFER create favorable conditions for the development of beneficial intestinal microflora, maintain and regulate the physiological balance of intestinal microflora, contribute to the normalization of the microbiocenosis of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as increase the body’s nonspecific resistance, have immunomodulatory properties, synthesize amino acids, vitamins (K, B group, including pantothenic acid), which promote the absorption of iron, calcium, vitamin D.
Streptococcus thermophilus, which is part of OPEFER, synthesizes polysaccharides, which are a nutrient medium for lactobacilli, due to which they exhibit symbiosis, compensate for each other’s metabolism and stimulate mutual growth. When passing through the gastrointestinal tract, Saccharomyces boulardii bacteria have a protective effect on the normal intestinal microflora. Their genetically determined resistance to antibiotics allows to use them simultaneously with antibiotics to protect normal microbiocenosis of the gastrointestinal tract.
Chamomile flower extract, included in OPEFER, contains a complex of biologically active substances that increase secretory activity of the digestive glands, stimulate appetite, eliminate intestinal spasms, suppress fermentation processes, and improve the functional state of the gastrointestinal tract. Inulin has a positive effect on the functional state of the gastrointestinal microflora and, as a prebiotic, stimulates the growth of bifidobacteria, increases the absorption of calcium and magnesium, and helps to normalize lipid and carbohydrate metabolism.
A special feature of the combined probiotic OPEFERA is that it is suitable for both adults and children over 1 year of age. It is convenient to use and take with you when traveling, as it is available in capsule form, which can be opened and dissolved in water if necessary.