Info: 90 Tablets
CandiBactin-BR is a special formulation which can help calm the digestive tract and support gastrointestinal health. Although its main focus is on fighting the various types of infections typically underlying minor to mild diarrhea, it also supports other aspects of digestive health (including helping alleviate bloating, upset stomach, cramps, gas, etc.), and may also help support detoxification of the liver and gallbladder.
Info: 90 Tablets
CandiBactin-BR is a special formulation which can help calm the digestive tract and support gastrointestinal health. Although its main focus is on fighting the various types of infections typically underlying minor to mild diarrhea, it also supports other aspects of digestive health (including helping alleviate bloating, upset stomach, cramps, gas, etc.), and may also help support detoxification of the liver and gallbladder.
Product Notes:
CandiBactin-BR features berberine, a plant-based extract which has strong antimicrobial properties as well as anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects, along with eight natural herbs with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-nausea, anti-parasitic, and anti-viral properties.
In addition to helping to alleviate diarrhea, some users find that CandiBactin-BR helps with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), especially when used in conjunction with Metagenics' companion product CandiBactin-AR. Some also recommend it for those living with irritable bowel disease or syndrome (IBD or IBS), and for ostomates (those who have had an ostomy, because berberine can help with lipid metabolism).
Related: Also see products from Biotics Research including Biome Balance, FC-Cidal, and ADP.
Supporting Science:
Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Glob Adv Health Med. 2014 May; 3. PMID: 24891990
Study Conclusion/Summary: SIBO is widely prevalent in a tertiary referral gastroenterology practice. Herbal therapies are at least as effective as Xifaxan/Rifaximin for resolution of SIBO by lactulose breath testing. In addition, patients who are refractory to rifaximin can receive herbal therapy as a potential rescue therapy with equivalent results to triple antibiotics.
CandiBactin-BR Ingredients:
Each tablet contains:
180.9 mg Berberine (berberine HCl)
150 mg blend of several herbs, each in a 4:1 extract, consisting of:
Chinese Goldthread (Coptis chinensis) (root & rhizome): 45 mg
Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) (root): 26.25 mg
Phellodendron (Phellodendron chinense) (cortex): 26.25 mg
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (rhizome): 22.5 mg
Chinese Licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) (root) 15 mg
Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum officinale) (root & rhizome): 15 mg
35 mg Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium) (in a 4:1 root extract, equivalent to 140 mg of Oregon grape)
15 mg Chinese Goldthread (Coptis chinensis) (in a 12:1 root and rhizome extract, equivalent to 180 mg Chinese goldthread
Non-medicinal ingredients: Cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide, stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source), and coating (hypromellose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and medium-chain triglycerides).
This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 tablet 3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 3 weeks.
Warnings:
For adult use only. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Do not take Metagenics CandiBactin-BR if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; during menstruation; if you are taking cyclosporine; if you are undergoing corticosteroid treatment; if you are experiencing distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen; if you are vomiting; if you have edema, hypertension, hypokalemia, cholestatic disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, chronic renal insufficiency or congestive heart failure; if you have hypoglycemia or hypotension.
Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a chronic skin condition, are taking prescription medications, or if symptoms persist or worsen. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur; if signs of allergy or rash appear, discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80038188.