Probiotics : your travel insurance!

Traveler’s diarrhea, also known as TD, is an infection similar to gastroenteritis. Symptoms include abundant liquid stools; queasiness; fever and nausea and even vomiting. Pathogenic bacteria, which cause the disease are transmitted mainly by contaminated water and food or by contact with an infected person. More than half of those venturing overseas will suffer from diarrhea¹. The risk is even higher in the Middle East, South Asia, North Africa and in Central and South America².

Tour the planet without rushing to the toilet

Taking probiotics every day, one week before the departure date, then continuing daily for the duration of the trip and a week after the return can help prevent undesirable intestinal surprises. Choosing a formula which doesn’t require refrigeration, such as Probaclac Travelers makes the planning that much easier³. It is of course advisable to follow the directions on the bottle, take the supplements with meals and delay antibiotic intake (if any) for at least 2 hours.

To prevent constipation from being part of the journey

It seems that even if we love to explore new places, our intestines do not travel so effortlessly… Beyond fear of diarrhea, travelers may fear constipation. It arises when there is a change in eating habits, when hydration is poor and when the time spent sitting in a plane, car or train is prolonged. Again, probiotics offer intestinal regularity for digestive peace and peace of mind.

REFERENCES

1 Kollaritsch H, Paulke-Korinek M et Wiedermann U. Traveler’s Diarrhea. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2012 Sep; 26(3): 691-706.

2 Hill DR et Beeching NJ. Travelers’ diarrhea. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2010 Oct; 23(5): 481-7.

3 Probaclac [Site web]. Consulté le 27 mai 2017. http://www.probaclac.ca/formule-voyageur