I have suffered from IBS-D for 20 years. Every day of my life was just like doing a colonoscopy prep. I pretty much could not go anywhere or do anything. I had become so depressed. I live with and care…
I have suffered from IBS-D for 20 years. Every day of my life was just like doing a colonoscopy prep. I pretty much could not go anywhere or do anything. I had become so depressed. I live with and care…
Banatrol Plus has been used for years to help manage loose stool and diarrhea in a variety of clinical settings as well as at home. We have found that the positive impact of the use of the product is an…
Prebiotics are non-digestible, fermentable fibers that fuel the bacteria in our GI system. They can mainly be found in plants like onions, garlic, chicory root, asparagus, leeks, oats and barley. These are usually fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Another type of prebiotic is…
Banatrol Plus® is a combination of two sources of soluble fiber. The dehydrated banana flakes assist in improving the consistency of the stool output. The prebiotic GOS, helps feed good bacteria in the intestines, strengthening colonization resistance. This means that…
In 2004 the FDA enacted the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act(FALCPA). This act helps identify the detail surrounding the labeling of foods with specific allergens. Companies that label foods after 2006 must adhere to the guidelines of this…
One of the most common and frustrating issues for people suffering from chronic diarrhea is the diarrhea-constipation cycle. This is the phrase used to describe the back and forth transition between diarrhea and constipation that results from certain treatment options.…
We often get calls from customers regarding product questions as well as feedback. Below is a conversation that was had with a member of our team and a customer. We love hearing from YOU. Your stories are what we value…
Diarrhea is an important problem in critically ill patients [1] [2]. Enteral feeding and medications are common causes of diarrhea in the hospital setting. Fiber-free enteral nutrition can induce diarrhea through abnormal colonic responses and disruption of the colonic microbiota…
The question of timing is often asked regarding the Banatrol Plus product. Obviously we are looking for maximum benefit when taking the product but timing may be dependent on condition, administration and overall volume tolerance. Banatrol Plus can be mixed…
Clostridium difficile is an infection that kills nearly 30,000 people annually and sickens hundreds of thousands more. Banatrol Plus helps control diarrhea from C. diff infection two ways: 1) the soluble fiber in Banatrol is clinically proven to reduce the…
