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May, 2024
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Learn why you should start your probiotics journey with Bio-K+
Our scientifically proven formulas are designed to support your unique health journey
Probiotics for traveler's diarrhea are one consideration for protecting digestive health during international travel. The digestive system faces multiple stressors abroad, and Bio-K+ offers Health Canada-approved products for both antibiotic-associated diarrhea and IBS-D specifically.
Traveler's diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness, affecting between 5% and 50% of international travelers depending on destination. It is caused primarily by consuming food or water contaminated with bacteria, most commonly enterotoxigenic E. coli. Onset typically occurs within the first two weeks of travel. Symptoms include loose or watery stools, abdominal cramps, and nausea. High-risk regions include South and Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Latin America.
The digestive system faces multiple stressors during travel: diet changes, irregular schedules, jet lag, and exposure to unfamiliar bacteria. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, contribute to a healthy digestive flora. Published research on probiotics when travelling and traveler's diarrhea is mixed and strain-specific. Bio-K+'s three proprietary strains have been the subject of 16 published clinical trials.
Travelers who take antibiotics face a secondary digestive risk: antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). Antibiotics broadly disrupt gut microbiota, which can allow Clostridioides difficile to establish a foothold. Bio-K+ Antibio Pro is a Health Canada-approved NHP. It helps to reduce the risk of developing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). It also helps reduce the risk of developing C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in hospitalized patients. These claims apply when a course of antibiotics is being taken.
For travelers taking antibiotics, Bio-K+ Antibio Pro helps to reduce the risk of developing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and helps to reduce the risk of C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in hospitalized patients. For travelers with IBS-D, Bio-K+ IBS Pro helps improve the quality of life in people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). For general travel digestive support, Bio-K+ Active Shots (12.5B CFU) contribute to intestinal flora health.
Published studies on probiotics and travel have used pre-travel start times ranging from one to five days before departure. For Antibio Pro, begin at the start of your antibiotic course and continue as directed. Consult your pharmacist for guidance specific to your antibiotic and destination. Consistent daily use throughout the trip is the standard approach observed in clinical studies.
Bio-K+ capsule formats, including Antibio Pro, IBS Pro, and Daily Care, are shelf-stable and require no cold storage. Active Shots require refrigeration but tolerate up to 24 hours at moderate room temperature. Probiotic products are permitted in carry-on and checked luggage; liquid formats must comply with standard airline size regulations. For multi-week trips, capsule formats offer the most practical storage profile.
Bio-K+'s formula has been the subject of exactly 16 published clinical trials, part of a body of 45+ peer-reviewed publications. Antibio Pro and IBS Pro carry Health Canada-approved NPNs with condition-specific claims. More than 30 years of probiotic research at Bio-K+'s Laval, Quebec facility underpins every product on this page. Bio-K+ is the #1 pharmacist-recommended probiotic brand in Canada.*
*Based on a 2022 survey of Canadian pharmacists.
The best probiotic for traveler's diarrhea depends on whether antibiotics are involved. For travelers taking antibiotics, Bio-K+ Antibio Pro carries a Health Canada-approved claim to help reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. For travelers with IBS-D, Bio-K+ IBS Pro carries a Health Canada-approved claim for diarrhea-predominant IBS. For general digestive support during travel, Bio-K+ Active Shots and Original Drinkables contribute to intestinal flora health. Consult a pharmacist for guidance.
Some published research suggests certain probiotic strains may help reduce the risk of traveler's diarrhea; the evidence is mixed and strain-specific. Bio-K+'s core formula has been studied in 16 published clinical trials and contributes to a healthy digestive flora when used consistently. For travelers taking antibiotics, Bio-K+ Antibio Pro carries a Health Canada-approved claim for antibiotic-associated diarrhea specifically. Consult a pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Published studies on probiotics and travel have used pre-travel start times ranging from one to five days before departure. For Antibio Pro, begin at the start of your antibiotic course and continue as directed. Consult your pharmacist for guidance specific to your situation, antibiotic, and destination.
Traveler's diarrhea is caused by consuming contaminated food or water and is typically a bacterial infection. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea arises when antibiotics disrupt the gut's normal microbial balance, a separate condition. They overlap when travelers take antibiotics to treat a suspected infection during a trip. Bio-K+ Antibio Pro's Health Canada-approved claim addresses AAD and CDAD specifically. Consult a healthcare professional for advice.
Bio-K+ capsule formats, including Antibio Pro, IBS Pro, and Daily Care, are shelf-stable and require no refrigeration, making them practical for travel. Bio-K+ Active Shots require refrigeration and can tolerate up to 24 hours at moderate room temperature but should not be exposed to prolonged heat. For multi-week trips, shelf-stable capsules offer the most practical storage profile.
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