Russian Choice GI 100 veg capsules by Allergy Research Group, Nutricology.

Description
Russian Choice GI contains a proprietary blend of Russian Choice Immune Powder (specially prepared lactobacillus cell wall fragments), and extracts of three traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs, atractylodes, poria and Chinese yam. Russian Choice GI provides synergistic support for immunity, and gastrointestinal detoxification and health.*

The cell wall fragments in Russian Choice GI are made from a specific strain of lactobacillus, first identified in the 1980s by Russian researchers as Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp bulgaricus. More precise modern technology has allowed us to identify it as a particular strain of Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Probiotic bacteria are known to stimulate both the innate and adaptive immune systems, and recently some scientists have begun calling them ‘immunobiotics .

The cell walls of these immunobiotic lactobacilli are broken apart, or lysed, which frees the immune-active proteins that are usually sequestered inside the cells to have unimpeded access to trigger and magnify the immune system response.* Although probiotics and cultured milk products have immune supporting properties, these cell wall fragments appear to be much more powerful immune system stimulators.*

The cell wall fragments in this formula will not directly supplement the local live gut flora, but they may promote a healthy gut environment, down regulate mucosal secretions and activate the local immune response.*

Because they can drive mucosal immune mechanisms, immunobiotic cell wall fragments may have effects beyond their location in the gut.* They may activate and regulate the common mucosal immune apparatus and help restore mucosal T cell balance, which can potentially enhance immunomodulation at distant mucosal sites.* The possible mechanisms of action include activating Peyer s patch T cells, potentially stimulating the circulating pool of T lympocytes and macrophage phagocytosis; and changing the cytokine balance, inducing TH1 cell-dependent activation of neutrophils, increasing INF- and decreasing IL-4, and enabling both TH1 and TH2 cytokine response.

After extensive laboratory tests, these lactobacilli cell wall fragments were used in clinical trials in 1992 at the State Cancer Hospital in St. Petersburg, Russia, in a wide variety of in vivo situations requiring immune system support.* Since then, cell wall fragments of lactobacillus strains have been used in Europe as immune stimulators for many years, and have consistently demonstrated efficacy.*

Atractylodes is a digestive, liver and gall bladder tonic.* In TCM, it is thought to support the functions of the stomach and spleen, the organs responsible for food digestion.* Its actions also include detoxification, promotion of the non-specific immune response, and nurturing the function of the adrenal cortex.*

Poria, or fu ling, is a solid fungus that grows on the roots of dead pine trees. It has been widely used in TCM since ancient times, and has traditionally been used as a tonic for the internal organs, including the spleen, lung, kidney, triple warmer, heart, bladder and gall bladder, and for skin health.* As a yin tonic, it helps regulate body fluids and supports the circulation of chi in the triple warmer.* It is calming to the nervous system, has diuretic effects, and plays a role in blood sugar regulation within normal levels.* Poria, or fu ling, is a solid fungus that grows on the roots of dead pine trees.

It has been widely used in TCM since ancient times, and has traditionally been used as a tonic for the internal organs, including the spleen, lung, kidney, triple warmer, heart, bladder and gall bladder, and for skin health.* As a yin tonic, it helps regulate body fluids and supports the circulation of chi in the triple warmer.*

It Chinese yam (Shan Yao) tubers are a traditional food source in Asia, and a key ingredient in "the herb of eight ingredients", a traditional TCM preparation.* In TCM, Shan Yao is considered a sweet substance that soothes and stimulates the stomach and spleen and tonifies the lungs and kidneys.* It is thought to be digestive, and has traditionally been used for energy, to support appetite, digestion and weight gain.* Russian Choice GI is an enhanced combination of immunobiotic cell wall fragments and three important Chinese herbs. It has been clinically reported to be a quick-acting support for healthy conditions of the GI tract, and to support the immune response in the gut and overall.*

Serving Size: 3 vegetarian capsules
Servings Per Container: 33
Amount Per Serving: Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lysate Powder 360mg
Proprietary Blend 540mg
Bai-Zhu Atractylodes (Root) Extract
Poria Extract Chinese Yam (Root) Extract

Other ingredients: Cellulose.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, 1 to 3 capsules two times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Note: Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped. Refrigeration not needed.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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