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PROBIOME is a probiotic formulation in combination with prebiotics. It contains 11 types of probiotics and 2 types of prebiotics. Each capsule of PROBIOME contains 20 billion CFU probiotics.

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"CFU" is colony-forming unit, which indicates the number of viable cells of probiotics in a.

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PROBIOME is manufactured by UAS Laboratories in the USA.

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The main functions of PROBIOME are to replenish good bacteria in the gut, maintain gut's health, improve digestion and enhance nutrient absorption by the body, reduce the risk of getting gut-related diseases and enhance overall health.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as ?live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host?. Consumption of probiotics help to replenish good bacteria in the gut, maintain the balance of microflora and inhibit overgrowth of bad bacteria. The functions of probiotics including: maintain the pH level of digestive system, encourage growth of other beneficial bacteria in the gut, promote gut health with good microbes, protect gut cells and synthesise essential vitamins in the gut.

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PROBIOME consists of 7 Lactobacillus, 3 Bifidobacterium & 1 Streptococcus species of probiotics: Lactobacillus acidophilus UABLa-01, Lactobacillus rhamnosus UALre-06, Lactobacillus plantarum UaLp-05, Lactobacillus paracasei spp. Paracasei UALp-05, Lactobacillus casei UALc-03, Lactobacillus gasseri UALg-05, Lactobacillus reuteri UALre-16, Bifidobacterium lactis UABla-12, Bifidobacterium bifidum UABb-11, Bifidobacterium longum UABl-14, Streptococcus thermophilus UAST-09

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There are over 1,000 different species of microorganisms that making up the human microbiota. Multi-species probiotics can provide a wider range of probiotics compared to a single-species probiotic. Furthermore, there is a risk of overgrowth of certain species of probiotic if we only consume one type of probiotic. PROBIOME is a specially designed formulation with 11 species of probiotics which can filfull our daily needs.

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Our gut and overall health are highly associated with microbiota in the gut. The balance of microbiota can be easily affected by several factors, including diet, physical activity, pathogen, medicine, antibiotic, smoking and alcohol consumption. Hence, it is best to replenish probiotics in our gut to maintain balance of microbiota, hence maintaining gut health and minimising the risk of intestinal-related diseases.

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Prebiotics are a type of dietary fibers that is undigestible by human body. However, they can be digested by probiotics, and provide foods and favourable environment for probiotics to grow. Furthermore, prebiotics can selectively target and stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria, but do not support growth of harmful microbes.

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PROBIOME contains prebiotics 45.0mg of inulin and 42.5mg of fructooligosaccharides (FOS).

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Synbiotics is defined as the combination of probiotic and prebiotic in a . When prebiotics are consumed together with probiotics, they could provide additional health benefits to the consumers, as prebiotics play a supporting role in the growth of probiotics in human body. Instead, when probiotics are consumed alone, probiotics will not survive in the gut if suitable nutrients are not consumed to support the growth of probiotics in the gut.

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PROBIOME is not required to be refrigerated. This is because the probiotics in PROBIOME are freeze-dried and stable, hence they are less sensitive to temperature and they remain viable in room temperature. It is convenient for storage and travelling.

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Probiotics in PROBIOME are alive and in dormant state. The probiotics will be activated and deliver their health benefits once they reach into our intestine.

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Intestinal survivability of the probiotics in PROBIOME has been validated in laboratory to tolerate harsh environment due to gastric acid and bile salt.

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PROBIOME is a registered health supplement regulated by National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Ministry of Health (MOH).

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MAL19126095NCR

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PROBIOME is in capsule form, 500mg per capsule.

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1-2 capsules per day.

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It is recommended to take PROBIOME 30 minutes before meal.

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For teenagers and adults above 10 years old, they can take PROBIOME 1 capsule daily to maintain their intestinal and overall health.

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Can, for people who cannot swallow capsule, they can open PROBIOME capsule, mix the powder with cool or room temperature water and drink it immediately.

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To date, there is no any reported case of probiotic overdose. However, for certain people, they will experience gastrointestinal discomfort if taking too much of probiotic.

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Probiotic supplement is generally safe for consumption and less likely to cause side effects in long term consumption. However, for people with severe illness or impaired immune system, there are higher potential risk for their consumption.

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Can, no problem.

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We suggest to separate the consumption of PROBIOME and medicine for at least two hours in between, to avoid interaction occur.

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PROBIOME is using vegetable capsule which is suitable for both vegetarian and vegan.

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Probiotics and prebiotics are generally safe for pregnant women. However, it is recommended to consult with gynecologist before taking PROBIOME.

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Probiotics and prebiotics are generally safe for breastfeeding mothers and infants. However, it is recommended to consult with gynecologist before taking PROBIOME.

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Yes, people with lactose intolerance can take PROBIOME. In fact, probiotic can also help in improving lactose intolerance and its symptoms.

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Generally, there is no any interaction between probiotic supplements with blood thinners. However, for patients who are taking warfarin, it is suggested to consult doctor before taking any supplement, including PROBIOME.

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Yes, PROBIOME does not contain any sugar and would not affect blood glucose level of the consumer.

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It is recommended to seek for doctor's consultation before taking PROBIOME.

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Patients with stage 1 and 2 CKD can take PROBIOME on alternate day. However, please consult with your physician before taking PROBIOME. For patients with stage 3 and 4 CKD, it is not recommended to take any supplement or high nutrient functional food.

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Patient who is undergoing dialysis can follow the following recommendations: If the customer is on hemodialysis (HD), it is recommended to take 1 capsule of PROBIOME in the morning on the day of dialysis, the earlier the better. If the customer is on peritoneal dialysis (PD), they can take 1 capsule of PROBIOME per day, but the effect of the may not be great.

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People with G6PD deficiency can take PROBIOME, but it is recommended to consult doctor before taking PROBIOME, to avoid any interaction with other food or medication.

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Avoid taking PROBIOME 2 weeks before going for any kind of surgery. You may start to take PROBIOME 1 month after the surgery is done, provided that the wound is completely healed and recovered (include removal of dressing).

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Leaky gut syndrome (LGS) is a condition which the gut lining is weakened, harmful substances can enter through the blood stream easily. LGS not only causes abdominal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, constipation), it will also causes nutrient deficiency, fatigue, headache and skin problems. LGS is highly associated with gut's microbiota. Consumption of probiotics can help to protect the gut lining, hence relieve the symptoms of LGS.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of large intestine and causing conditions of abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, gas, and diarrhea and constipation. PROBIOME can help to improve symptoms of IBS, including reduce severity of abdominal pain, relieve bloating and gas, reduce frequency of diarrhea and improve constipation.

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Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterised by irritation and inflammation along the digestive tract. This disorder is related with immune system and genetic. Patients with Crohn's disease are usually having imbalance gut microbiota. Probiotics can help to balance gut microbiota, at the same time, help to reduce irregular immune responses caused by the disease. Therefore, it is good for a patient with Crohn's disease to take PROBIOME.

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Celiac disease is an auto-immune disease, it is triggered when the patient ingest gluten. Symptoms of celiac disease include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn etc. According to studies, probiotic consumption can help to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms caused by celiac disease. Therefore, it is good for a patient with celiac disease to take PROBIOME. However, the most important way to manage celiac disease is to avoid consumption of gluten.

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It is beneficial for a person who is under antibiotic treatment to take PROBIOME, this is because probiotics can help to reduce the incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. However, it is recommended to have at least 4 hours gap between consumption of antibiotic and PROBIOME, to reduce the chance of probiotic damage by antibiotic.

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Both are commonly used, but usually bacteria-based probiotic is more popular compare to yeast-based. Consumer should be more cautious when taking yeast-based probiotic , as overtaking of yeast cells may cause bloating and stomachache.

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The effect of PROBIOME depends on various factors such as body type, body condition, diet and so on. If the customer suffers from diarrhea, PROBIOME can improve the diarrhea within one to two weeks. It takes at least two weeks for constipation to see a significant improvement. At the same time, customers also need to consume more water and fiber to improve constipation faster.

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When the body is invaded by pathogens, they will produce toxins in the body and cause diarrhea. The probiotics in PROBIOME can interfere with the growth of pathogens by secreting anti-microbial substances and inhibit the pathogens from releasing toxins. In addition, PROBIOME can improve the imbalance of intestinal flora, increase the number of bifidobacteria and the ion of short-chain fatty acids, thereby helping to restore normal and regular bowel movements.

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People who often travel may frequently come into contact with pathogens that have not been in contact before, and these pathogens may harm the body, causing diarrhea, fever, upper respiratory diseases, and so on. Therefore, people who often go travelling need to take care of their gastrointestinal and immune health more than usual to strengthen their ability to fight against pathogens in the environment. PROBIOME can help to strengthen gastrointestinal and immune health, furthermore, PROBIOME does not require refrigeration and it is easy to carry during travelling.

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People who are taking immunosuppressant are not recommended to take PROBIOME, because PROBIOME is having immunomodulatory function. If customers wish to take it, it is recommended to seek for doctor's consultation before taking.

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Generally, as probiotics are living organisms, they need to be refrigerated to ensure that the cells are not destroyed or overgrowth. However, PROBIOME does not need to be refrigerated because the probiotics in PROBIOME are processed by freeze-drying technology and can still survive at room temperature. In addition, PROBIOME?? packaging and capsules also act as a good protective layer, these help to ensure the viability of probiotics.

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Lyophilization (freeze-drying) technology is a technology that removes water from probiotic cells. This technology can retain the viability of probiotics and make the probiotic cells into a dormant state. The probiotics in PROBIOME will be activated and play their function when they are absorbed by the body and the water re-enters into the probiotic cells.

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Helicobacter pylori is a bacterial infection that requires antibiotic treatment. PROBIOME cannot replace antibiotic drug to treat the infection. However, probiotic s can be taken during antibiotic treatment to help to reduce the damage of antibiotics towards the intestinal flora. There are at least 4 hours gap required for taking PROBIOME and antibiotic drugs..

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Some people are allergic to probiotics, but this is only minority. If customer experiences allergic reaction (rashes, itchy skin, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing etc.) after taking PROBIOME, it is suggested to stop taking.

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Studies have confirmed that probiotics can help improve the symptoms of gastric upset, so customer can try to take PROBIOME to improve the symptoms. However, gastric problems and diseases can be caused by many other reasons, including diet, lifestyle habits, drugs, alcohol, taking irritating foods etc., which need to be improved by the cooperation of many aspects. If the customer?? gastric symptoms are severe, they still need to be treated with medication.

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Customer can try to take PROBIOME for improving acid reflux. There are studies showing that probiotics can help to improve acid reflux. However, different causes for acid reflux, including: taking high acidic foods, taking spicy or high acid foods, poor eating habits, drug effects, and so on.

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People with excessive gastric acid secretion can take PROBIOME. Laboratory test shows that, the probiotics in PROBIOME are resistant to gastric acid, therefore, the viability of PROBIOME will not be destroyed by gastric acid.

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The causes of bloating include: excessive gas produced by bad bacteria, indigestion, intestinal inflammation, acid reflux, eating too fast, and so on. Customer can try to take PROBIOME to help improve bloating.

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Patients with stage 1 and 2 rectal cancer can take PROBIOME. It is not recommended for patients with stage 3 and 4 rectal cancer. In any case, cancer patients are advised to consult a doctor before taking PROBIOME.

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Yes, PROBIOME can be taken 30 minutes before meals to replenish probiotics and improve gastrointestinal health. A healthy gastrointestinal system is also important for the immune system. IMUGLO can be taken after meals to help strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of infection.

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Yes, PROBIOME can be taken 30 minutes before meals to replenish probiotics and help in digestion. SPI2RO can be taken at night before going to bed to help detoxify and promote bowel movement.

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Mostly no, except for some people who are allergic or sensitive to probiotics.

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Food poisoning is caused by a large number of bad bacteria or toxins produced by bad bacteria in food. Symptoms include stomach cramping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and so on. PROBIOME can help to relieve stomach pain and reduce diarrhea. In addition, regular consumption of PROBIOME can strengthen the ability of the intestine to fight bad bacteria and toxins and help reduce the risk of food poisoning.

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Yes, the microflora in the human intestine will continuously be affected by internal health and external factors. In order to maintain the balance of the intestinal microflora, we must regularly take probiotic s in a long term.

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The main function of PROBIOME is to supplement intestinal beneficial bacteria and improve intestinal health. It cannot directly help to regulate blood glucose, blood cholesterol and blood pressure. However, when intestinal health is improved, blood glucose and blood cholesterol metabolism can also be improved, so the blood glucose and cholesterol levels may also be gradually regulated.

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The probiotic dosage in PROBIOME has met the amount required by the human body in a day, which is 20 billion CFU per capsule. Therefore, it is recommended that customer only take one type of probiotic.

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PROBIOME is not a slimming, but PROBIOME can help the body to have better absorption of nutrients and metabolism of wastes in the body. Customer can take PROBIOME together with slimmings to achieve better and healthy slimming effect.

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The probiotics in PROBIOME are processed by lyophilization (freeze-drying) technology. The sensitivity of the probiotics towards temperature has been reduced, so the high temperature during transportation will not destroy the viability of probiotics in PROBIOME.

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PROBIOME can help to improve intestinal health hence help to reduce the risk of hemorrhoids. For people who already have hemorrhoids, PROBIOME can help to maintain healthy bowel movements and prevent hemorrhoids from getting worse or rupturing.

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PROBIOME's probiotics is less sensitive to temperature, so it is no need to be refrigerated, and its viability will not be destroyed due to the high temperature during delivery, hence giving customers the maximum probiotic efficacy. In addition, PROBIOME's probiotics are also resistant to gastric acid and bile salts, so that the probiotics can safely arrive the intestines and play their functions.