GI BIOTICS (FERMENTS) POWDER

GI Biotics Powder - A Complete Powdered Ferments Formula

GI Biotics (Ferments) Powder from EssentialSeries is a revolutionary ferment formula, as we have managed to combine the maximum classical effectiveness of ferments in a new presentation format such as powder, thanks to the tindalization treatment of the ferments. Moreover, its complete formula includes many other interesting compounds for its goal: Glutamine, prebiotics, turmeric and ginger extract, and zinc.

The HSN powdered ferments formula is a 'GI' or 'Gastrointestinal' referring to its main objective and use, as it contains key elements for digestive health, such as zinc which contributes to the normal metabolism of macronutrients, or ginger, which contributes to the normal functioning of the intestinal tract.

GI Biotics Powder is also suitable for all types of people since it is vegan, contains no sweeteners or genetically modified organisms in its formula.

The first effective powdered ferments on the market, how?

Tindalized Ferments - What does it mean?

Tindalization is a procedure developed in the 19th century by the scientist John Tyndall, which involves abrupt and large magnitude temperature variations in the environment of a compound, to alter its ultrastructure without damaging its properties. One of the main uses of tindalization is its application in ferments, after which, the product is known as post-ferment or 'ghost ferment'.

The mechanism of action of tindalized ferments has been reported by numerous studies over the last decade, and Piqué et al. (2019) in their latest review define it as:

There is considerable published evidence that preparations containing tindalized ferments and their metabolites can also exert relevant biological responses, in many cases similar to those observed with traditional ferments, although with potential differences. After the tindalization of bacteria, mainly by heat treatment, the tindalized ferments can release bacterial components with physiological effects. It has been proposed that different bacterial components, such as lipoteichoic acids, peptidoglycans, or exopolysaccharides (EPS), mainly participate in these properties in preparations containing tindalized bacteria.

As you can see, when we deal with functions related to the tindalized treatment of bacteria, bacterial components play a relevant role in their nutritional interest, and not only the colony formations of their unit metric is the relevant mechanism.

3 different families of ferments - Full spectrum

GI Biotics Powder has a broad-spectrum composition of ferments. Species from the 3 main families of bacteria used for their activity and nutritional relevance, among which we find:

A total of 9 different species used in specific proportions based on scientific research in the field of nutritional relevance of ferments, which is why many of the specific species available in the unique composition of GI Biotics Powder may sound familiar to you from their interest in the field of ferment nutrition. You have a large amount of scientific studies in journals with high impact factors that deal with these specific strains:

•  Behera, S. S., Ray, R. C., & Zdolec, N. (2018). Lactobacillus plantarum with Functional Properties: An Approach to Increase Safety and Shelf-Life of Fermented Foods. BioMed Research International, 2018, 9361614.
•  Kapse, N., Pisu, V., Dhakephalkar, T., Margale, P., Shetty, D., Wagh, S., … Dhakephalkar, P. K. (2024). Unveiling the Probiotic Potential of Streptococcus thermophilus MCC0200: Insights from In Vitro Studies Corroborated with Genome Analysis. Microorganisms, 12(2).
•  Yu, Z., Chen, J., Liu, Y., Meng, Q., Liu, H., Yao, Q., … Chen, X. (2023). The role of potential probiotic strains Lactobacillus reuteri in various intestinal diseases: New roles for an old player. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14, 1095555.
•  Turroni, F., Duranti, S., Milani, C., Lugli, G. A., van Sinderen, D., & Ventura, M. (2019). Bifidobacterium bifidum: A key member of the early human gut microbiota. Microorganisms, 7(11).

Formula aimed at action on the gastrointestinal system

GI Biotics is the formula with a composition most specifically aimed at optimizing the digestive system, as it always contains nutrients specifically added for this goal.

You can find other presentations of GI Biotics, in vegetable capsule format with gastro-resistant (enteric) coating because its selection of ferments is not tindalized; in two different concentrations:

GI Biotics Powder is a complete formula of tindalized ferments, with nutrients specifically aimed at optimizing the digestive system, among which we can find:

•  Turmeric, which contributes to the stimulation of the production of the body's digestive fluids and helps facilitate the digestion of fats.
•  Ginger, which contributes to the normal functioning of the intestinal tract and to physical well-being.
•  Zinc, which contributes to the normal metabolism of macronutrients.

With specific enzymes - Broad spectrum with DigeZyme^® patent

Digezyme^® is a patent from Sabinsa Europe GmbH, which has committed to the manufacturing of highly developed technological enzyme complexes aimed at dietary supplementation in humans.

Its production is based on the use of plant sources that, through fermentation processes, allow for a pure, micronized version of the enzymes.

To this complex we have added Bromelain, a complex of proteolytic enzymes naturally present in the stems and fruits of pineapple (Ananas comosus).

Each serving of GI Biotics (Ferments) Powder contains:

•  3600 Units of Amylase.
•  900 Units of Protease.
•  600 Units of Lactase.
•  500 Units of Brom elain.
•  150 Units of Lipase.
•  30 Units of Cellulase.

Complete formula with prebiotics: Inulin + FOS

In addition to 'ferments', there is another term known as 'prebiotic' which refers to compounds that are fibers and act nutritionally synergistically with ferment bacteria.

There is extensive scientific research that coins and identifies these terms and compounds:

•  Pandey, K. R., Naik, S. R., & Vakil, B. V. (2015). Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics- a review. Journal of food science and technology, 52(12), 7577–7587.

Provides 5g of Glutamine per dose

The reason glutamine is present in the GI Biotics powder formula is the extensive amount of scientific research associating its use with the digestive system in general, in search of its link, whose details are still partially unknown, but promising, and exciting to scientific researchers:

•  Rao, R. K., & Samak, G. (2012). Role of glutamine in protection of intestinal epithelial tight junctions. Journal of Epithelial Biology and Pharmacology, 5(SPEC. ISSUE), 47–54.
•  Perna, S., Alalwan, T. A., Alaali, Z., Alnashaba, T., Gasparri, C., Infantino, V., … Rondanelli, M. (2019). The role of glutamine in the complex interaction between gut microbiota and health: A narrative review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20(20).
•  Wang, B., Wu, G., Zhou, Z., Dai, Z., Sun, Y., Ji, Y., … Wu, Z. (2015). Glutamine and intestinal barrier function. Amino Acids, 47(10), 2143–2154.
•  Kim, M. H., & Kim, H. (2017). The roles of glutamine in the intestine and its implication in intestinal diseases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18(5), 1051.

The daily dose of 5 grams of glutamine has been established, following the publication by Arwert et al (2003), as the reference dose for dietary supplementation with this compound. 

Ferment / Prebiotic / Postbiotic / Symbiotic - GI Biotics

Each specific term has a role in the composition of GI Biotics powder and we tell you what it is:

•  Ferment: Defined by AESAN as: 'Bacterial species, bacterial strains or species of living microorganisms'. They are the inspiration for all the products in our biotics line.
•  Prebiotic: Refers to types of fiber linked to ferments. GI Biotics powder contains Inulin and FOS, both compounds considered prebiotic.
•  Postbiotic: Post-biotic is the term referred to the specific process of tindalization of ferments, they are also known as 'tindalized ferments' or 'heat-treated ferments'. GI Biotics contains a specific selection of 9 strains of postbiotics.
•  Symbiotic: As prebiotics are considered synergistic to ferments, science has coined the term 'symbiotic' to refer to the combination of both. Given that the functional attributions associated with post-biotics are the same as those of ferments, GI Biotics powder is a symbiotic.

Easy to prepare - Good solubility

The way to prepare your GI Biotics powder could not be simpler, as it does not have specific requirements for its correct use.

Discover our Biotics - A formula for each goal

Do you know the line of products from HSN? You will find them all in our specific category of ferments, and they are our 'Biotics'.

Available in different formulas and presentations, from those most focused on a general use, due to their tindalization treatment, to formulas aimed at specific goals, such as GI biotics, but not only that, but you will also find:

•  Respi Biotics.
•  Inmu Biotics.
•  Women's Biotics.

Scientific articles to learn more

•  Hewlings, S., & Kalman, D. (2017). Curcumin: A Review of Its’ Effects on Human Health. Foods, 6(10), 92.
•  Rahmani, A., Alsahli, M., Aly, S., Khan, M., & Aldebasi, Y . (2018). Role of Curcumin in Disease Prevention and Treatment. Advanced Biomedical Research, 7(1), 38.
•  Mazidi, M., Gao, H. K., Rezaie, P., & Ferns, G. A. (2016). The effect of ginger supplementation on serum C-reactive protein, lipid profile and glycaemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Food and Nutrition Research, Vol. 60, p. 32613.
•  Jäger, R., Mohr, A. E., Carpenter, K. C., Kerksick, C. M., Purpura, M., Moussa, A., … Antonio, J. (2019). International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Probiotics. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 16(1), 62.
•  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations & World Health Organization. (2001, October). Health and Nutritional Properties of Probiotics in Food including Powder Milk with Live Lactic Acid Bacteria.