Gas and bloating can happen at the most inconvenient times. Whether you’re at work, school, or a social event, digestive upset can be uncomfortable, distracting, and sometimes embarrassing.

But certain science-backed ingredients may help manage discomfort.

Florastor® Advanced Gas & Bloat Probiotic & Digestive Supplement combines the power of probiotics, enzymes, and botanicals.   

Its proprietary probiotic strain, Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745® helps restore digestive balance and protect against occasional bloating.

This probiotic strain has decades of safe use and research in strengthening digestive and immune health and the digestive enzymes and botanicals promote extra digestive support to help protect against uncomfortable moments when gas and bloating can arise.

1. It contains Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745

This probiotic yeast was first discovered in 1920 by French scientist Henri Boulard when he was visiting Southeast Asia.

An analysis of studies has shown that S. boulardii CNCM I-745 helps protect against multiple GI issues, particularly the type that can happen when people take antibiotics.

Since S. boulardii is a yeast, it won’t impact the absorption or efficacy of antibiotics. 

Research also suggests the special yeast strain can help destroy toxins from harmful bacteria, maintain the balance of good bacteria, and help the gut microbiome recover faster after occasional GI issues.

Florastor is the only probiotic brand that contains S. boulardii CNCM I-745 the #1 selling probiotic strain worldwide, with over 70 years of safe use and research, including 130 clinical studies, and over 1,000 publications. 

2. It contains digestive enzymes 

Taking certain enzymes may also help address occasional gas and bloating.

Florastor Advanced Gas & Bloat contains an enzyme blend of amylase, protease, cellulase, and lipase to help break down food molecules in the gut that can lead to gas and bloating.

Your body produces many different varieties of these enzymes naturally, but low levels can lead to digestive issues, including occasional gas.

Amylase

This enzyme is naturally present in your saliva and intestines. Its job is to break down starch molecules into sugars from foods you eat, including potatoes, corn, and wheat.

Starchy foods can create gas when they’re broken down in your intestines.

Protease

Protease helps break down protein in your gut to help your body absorb and use it efficiently. Taking protease enzymes assists in this digestive process.

Cellulase

Cellulase enzymes break down cellulose — a common type of insoluble fiber you get from eating whole, plant-based foods.

Here are a few types of foods that contain cellulose:

• legumes
• seeds
• root vegetables
• cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables

Eating foods containing cellulose can cause gas.

Lipase

This type of digestive enzyme is a specialist at breaking down fat, working alongside bile in your small intestine to help your body absorb fats.

One study found that people who took lipase as a supplement before a high-fat meal felt significantly less full after the meal than those who didn’t take lipase.

3. It contains a blend of botanicals 

Certain plant extracts are well-known for their ability to help with digestive issues.

Florastor Advanced harnesses the power of ginger, fennel seed, and peppermint leaf extracts to support digestion.

Ginger extract

People have used ginger root for gut-related health issues.

Studies have shown that ginger supports digestive function when taken in adequate amounts.

Fennel seed extract

Fennel is a leafy green herb native to the Mediterranean that’s been used for health benefits.

Research has found it helps to manage some digestive issues.

Peppermint leaf extract

Peppermint is known for its fresh scent and characteristic cooling or tingling sensation.

It’s also known to help with digestive issues, and may reduce abdominal discomfort.

Takeaway 

Gas, bloating, and diarrhea aren’t inevitable. You can help protect against them by taking Florastor Advanced Gas & Bloat Probiotic & Digestive Supplement.

It combines the proven power of a proprietary probiotic yeast strain, along with digestive enzymes and botanicals to manage digestive discomfort in several ways.

It helps build a strong, resilient gut while promoting extra digestive support, and is unique in protecting against occasional gas, bloating, and diarrhea.

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