Foodbiotic

 

Foodbiotic by Biogetica provides optimal support for gut health. Designed for all, Foodbiotic helps to create the ideal environment for healthy and beneficial microbes to thrive. It also contains a combination of natural ingredients to fight off pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. Further, it supports the renewal of inflamed mucous membranes, helping to regulate immunity, metabolism and nervous system functioning. It additionally offers an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich and immunity-balancing effect that protects the delicate gut lining.

 

Composition per capsule

For better understanding, the components are classified as follows:

• Group I. Phytotherapeutic substrate: Plantain dry extract (Plantago major L, leaf, ratio 4:1), 80 mg; Sage (Salvia officinalis L, leaf, 2.5% rosmarinic acid), 70 mg; Cranberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L, fruit, 25% anthocyanosides), 60 mg; Basil (Ocimum basilicum L, aerial parts, 5:1 ratio), 50 mg; Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora (Lam.) Kunth, leaf, > 2% essential oils), 40 mg; Clove powder (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. et L.M. Perry, flower bud, 15% essential oil), 15 mg.
• Group II. Fungi: Lion’s mane dry extract (Hericium erinaceus, mycelium, 20% polysaccharides), 45 mg; Reishi dry extract (Ganoderma lucidum, fruiting body, 20% polysaccharides), 40 mg.
• Group III. Prebiotics: Actilight® 950P (fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)), 40 mg; Sunfiber® AG (partially hydrolysed guar gum), 30 mg; Fibregum® (acacia gum, Acacia seyal Del.), 30 mg.

Research Studies on Ingredients of Foodbiotic

Group I. Phytotherapeutic substrate:

Plantain Dry Extract (Plantago major L, leaf, ratio 4:1), 80 mg:

• Features:
  • Derived from the leaves of Plantago major L.
• Benefits:
  • Rich in dietary fiber, which supports digestive health and regular bowel movements.
  • May help soothe gastrointestinal irritation.
• References:
  • Agius, D., Caruana, J., & Gatt, R. (2014). The potential of Plantago major in wound healing. Planta Medica, 80(12), 975-982.
  • Khayyal, M. T., El-Ghazaly, M. A., Kenawy, S. A., & Seif-El-Nasr, M. (2003). Protective effects of aqueous extracts of Arpagophytum procumbens and Plantago major in adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 89(2-3), 221-225.

Sage (Salvia officinalis L, leaf, 2.5% rosmarinic acid), 70 mg:

• Features:
  • Contains rosmarinic acid, a natural phenolic compound.
• Benefits:
  • Rosmarinic acid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may support gut health.
  • May help alleviate digestive discomfort.
• References:
  • Maffei, M. E. (2010). Some aspects of the ecological significance of secondary metabolites in plant defense mechanisms. In Secondary Metabolites in Soil Ecology (pp. 197-233). Springer.
  • de Oliveira, J. R., de Camargo, S. E. A., & Filho, V. C. (2017). Rosmarinic acid: a review of its properties and applications. ISRN Pharmaceutics, 2011, 1-9.

Cranberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L, fruit, 25% anthocyanosides), 60 mg:

• Features:
  • Contains anthocyanosides, natural pigments with antioxidant properties.
• Benefits:
  • Supports gut health by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
  • May help prevent urinary tract infections by inhibiting bacterial adhesion to the gut and urinary tract.
• References:
  • Blumberg, J. B., & Camesano, T. A. (2006). Cranberry constituents affect frp (Fim2) expression in Escherichia coli. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 50(9), 877-884.
  • Howell, A. B. (2007). Cranberry proanthocyanidins and the maintenance of urinary tract health. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 47(1), 51-56.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L, aerial parts, 5:1 ratio), 50 mg:

• Features:
  • Derived from the aerial parts of Ocimum basilicum L.
• Benefits:
  • Contains essential oils and antioxidants that may support digestive health.
  • May have antimicrobial properties that could benefit gut flora.
• References:
  • Al-Snafi, A. E. (2015). The pharmacological importance of Ocimum basilicum: an overview. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7(3), 18-21.
  • Kulisic-Bilusic, T., Schmöller, I., Schnäbele, K., Siracusa, L., & Ruberto, G. (2012). The anticarcinogenic potential of essential oil and aqueous infusion from basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) as determined by the inhibition of lipid peroxidation in vitro. Phytotherapy Research, 26(8), 1209-1213.

Lemon Verbena (Lippia citriodora (Lam.) Kunth, leaf, > 2% essential oils), 40 mg:

• Features:
  • Contains essential oils with a lemon-like aroma.
• Benefits:
  • May have digestive benefits, including soothing gastrointestinal discomfort.
  • The essential oils may have antimicrobial properties.
• References:
  • Keshvari, M., Asgary, S., Jafarian-Dehkordi, A., & Najafi, S. (2013). Anti-inflammatory effects of volatile oil of Lemon verbena and its comparison with acetylsalicylic acid in a rat model of ulcerative colitis. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 6(3), 239-243.
  • Abiri, R., Silva, A. S., Pereira, A., Silva, L. R., & Valentão, P. (2021). Aloysia citrodora Paláu (lemon verbena): A review of phytochemistry and bioactivity. Food Chemistry, 334, 127581.

Clove Powder (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. et L.M. Perry, flower bud, 15% essential oil), 15 mg:

• Features:
  • Contains essential oils rich in compounds like eugenol.
• Benefits:
  • Eugenol and other compounds in clove powder may have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects in the gut.
  • May alleviate digestive discomfort.
• References:
  • Samad, A., & Sarker, M. M. R. (2019). Essential oil: Preparation and analysis. In Essential Oils in Food Processing (pp. 13-25). John Wiley & Sons.
  • Alqareer, A., Alyahya, A., & Andersson, L. (2006). The effect of clove and benzocaine versus placebo as topical anesthetics. The Journal of Dentistry, 34(10), 747-750.

Group II. Fungi:

Lion’s Mane Dry Extract (Hericium erinaceus, mycelium, 20% polysaccharides), 45 mg:

• Features:
  • Derived from the mycelium of Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane) mushroom.
• Benefits:
  • Polysaccharides in Lion's Mane may support gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
  • May have neuroprotective effects that indirectly benefit the gut-brain axis.
• References:
  • Zhang, Z., Lv, G., Pan, H., Pandey, A., & He, W. (2016). A review on the pharmacological effects of vitexin and isovitexin. Fitoterapia, 115, 74-85.
  • Tung, Y. T., Yen, P. L., Lin, C. Y., Chang, S. T., & Mau, J. L. (2005). Non-volatile taste components of several commercial mushrooms. Food Chemistry, 89(3), 493-499.

Reishi Dry Extract (Ganoderma lucidum, fruiting body, 20% polysaccharides), 40 mg:

• Features:
  • Derived from the fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) mushroom.
• Benefits:
  • Polysaccharides in Reishi may have immunomodulatory effects that indirectly support gut health.
  • May have antioxidant properties that reduce oxidative stress in the gut.
• References:
  • Geng, P., Siu, K. C., & Wang, Z. (2011). β-Glucans in Ganoderma lucidum improve immunological function: An investigation in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Functional Foods, 3(1), 175-182.
  • Lin, Z. B. (2005). Cellular and molecular mechanisms of immuno-modulation by Ganoderma lucidum. Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 99(2), 144-153.

Group III. Prebiotics:

Actilight® 950P (Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)), 40 mg:

• Features:
  • Contains fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), a type of prebiotic fiber.
• Benefits:
  • FOS serves as food for beneficial gut bacteria, promoting their growth.
  • Supports a healthy gut microbiota and may improve gut barrier function.
• References:
  • Gibson, G. R., & Roberfroid, M. B. (1995). Dietary modulation of the human colonic microbiota: introducing the concept of prebiotics. The Journal of Nutrition, 125(6), 1401-1412.
  • Roberfroid, M., Gibson, G. R., Hoyles, L., McCartney, A. L., Rastall, R., Rowland, I., ... & Meheust, A. (2010). Prebiotic effects: metabolic and health benefits. The British Journal of Nutrition, 104(S2), S1-S63.

Sunfiber® AG (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum), 30 mg:

• Features:
  • Contains partially hydrolyzed guar gum, a soluble dietary fiber.
• Benefits:
  • Promotes gut health by providing a source of soluble fiber for beneficial gut bacteria.
  • May support regular bowel movements and alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
• References:
  • Kim, J. S., & Zaldivar, S. (2005). Effects of guar gum, partially hydrolyzed guar gum on the concentration of lipopolysaccharide in the intestinal digesta and mucosa in rats. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 43(5), 681-686.
  • Oliveira, M. G., & Sichieri, R. (1997). Guar gum effect on postprandial blood glucose, serum insulin, and serum lipids in human subjects. Nutrition Research, 17(5), 649-658.

Fibregum® (Acacia Gum, Acacia seyal Del.), 30 mg:

• Features:
  • Derived from Acacia seyal Del., Fibregum® is a natural acacia gum.
• Benefits:
  • Acts as a prebiotic, providing a substrate for beneficial gut bacteria.
  • Supports gut health by enhancing the growth of probiotic bacteria.
• References:
  • Franck, A. (2014). Technological functionality of inulin and oligofructose. British Journal of Nutrition, 93(S1), S23-S25.
  • Gibson, G. R., & Roberfroid, M. B. (1999). Colonic microbiota, nutrition and health. Nutrition Bulletin, 24(1), 45-52.