The research behind Synbiotic

The research formulation behind Synbiotic

Synbiotic 2000 is a patented research formulation of live lactic acid bacteria and dietary fibres that has been studied for more than 25 years in both preclinical and clinical trials.

The formulation consists of five probiotic bacterial strains and four prebiotic fibres. This combination was developed to create a synergistic effect where the bacteria are not only introduced to the system but are also provided with the substrate required to establish themselves within the intestinal environment.

Synbiotic 2000 is a research preparation and is not available for consumer purchase. It constitutes the scientific foundation for Synbiotic and the development of SuperSynbiotics dietary supplements.

Understanding Synbiotic 2000

Synbiotic 2000 is a synbiotic formulation, meaning that probiotics and prebiotics are combined within the same composition.

Probiotics are live microorganisms, in this case lactic acid bacteria, which are introduced to the body to interact with the existing microbiota (the gut flora).

Prebiotics are dietary fibres that are not broken down in the small intestine but reach the colon, where they are fermented and become available as nutrition for the microorganisms.

The term Synbiotic implies that bacteria and fibres are combined so that the entire formulation is intended to function collectively within the intestinal environment.

Research areas for Synbiotic 2000

Research on Synbiotic 2000 is organised into two primary areas. These fields provide the scientific basis for Synbiotic and are directly linked to the SuperSynbiotics product categories.

Gut microbiota and inflammation

Within this research area, studies indicate that Synbiotic 2000 influences the intestinal environment on several levels.

Results include:

• the survival and colonisation of bacterial strains within the gut microbiota
• effects on inflammatory markers
• improved intestinal barrier function
• reduced infection rates in specific clinical contexts

Studies have been conducted in fields such as surgery, trauma, liver cirrhosis, and intensive care. This research area forms the basis for Synbiotic products developed to support a balanced or strengthened gut flora.

Read more about products based on this research area: https://supersynbiotics.se/en/product-category/synbiotic/

Gut-Brain

The gut and the brain are functionally interconnected through the gut-brain axis.

Research indicates that the gut microbiota influences neurological functions, behaviour, and psychological well-being. Imbalances in the microbiota have been linked in studies to various neuropsychiatric conditions.

Synbiotic 2000 has been studied in relation to this connection, focusing on its impact on microbial balance and inflammatory processes. This research area forms the basis for products within the Gut-Brain category, which are developed according to the same synbiotic principle.

Read more about products within Gut-Brain: https://supersynbiotics.se/en/product-category/gut-brain/

Developed by Professor Stig Bengmark

Synbiotic 2000 was developed by Professor Stig Bengmark, a researcher in gut health, inflammation, and nutrition.

Through his clinical work, he identified the significance of the gut microbiota for patient recovery. This became the starting point for research in which over 500 bacterial strains were analysed to identify an optimal combination.

The result was a selection of bacterial strains with complementary and synergistic properties, combined with specific dietary fibres that serve as nutrition for the bacteria.

Distinguishing Synbiotic 2000 from Synbiotic dietary supplements

It is essential to distinguish between Synbiotic 2000 and Synbiotic as a dietary supplement.

Synbiotic 2000

• A research and intervention preparation
• Used in clinical and experimental studies
• High dosage for measurable effects over a limited duration

The Synbiotic dietary supplements

• Based on the same synbiotic principle and research foundation
• Optimised for daily use
• Dosage adapted for long-term administration

Synbiotic 2000 serves as a research platform, whereas the consumer products are developed for continuous use.

Scientific foundation for SuperSynbiotics

SuperSynbiotics products are built upon the research behind Synbiotic 2000.

This research provides the scientific evidence and differentiation, while the products are developed and communicated at a level appropriate for dietary supplements. The products are based on the same synbiotic logic, where bacteria and fibres are combined to function together within the intestinal environment.

Summary

Synbiotic 2000 is:

• a patented synbiotic research formulation
• based on live lactic acid bacteria and dietary fibres
• developed by Professor Stig Bengmark
• studied for more than 25 years
• the foundation of the research behind Synbiotic
• not available as a consumer product