PrecisionBiotics has launched two new products in the Irish market. The products are ‘Women’s Flora,’ which supports a healthy vaginal microbiome and ‘Good Bacteria,’ a daily bacterial supplement. Both are now available in pharmacies around the country.
The latest products mark an expansion of the range of supplements the company sells in the Irish market. Current products include Alflorex and Zenflore.
PrecisionBiotics has its origins in UCC, Co Cork where more than 20 years ago scientists began researching thousands of bacterial cultures, together with experts from one of the world’s leading centres of microbiome research, the APC Microbiome Institute in UCC. Since then, they’ve discovered hundreds of different bacterial cultures and they’ve put each one through rigorous scientific tests. Amongst these hundreds are a handful of special bacteria that stand out because of the precise and significant impact they make to human gut health.
In 2020 Novozymes acquired the PrecisionBiotics Group, with an office located at the Cork Airport Business Park, and R&D labs based at the food hub in Teagasc, Fermoy. In January of this year, Novoymes merged with Chr. Hansen, a company established in 1984 to supply cultures and enzymes to the Irish dairy industry, to form Novonesis Ireland. With an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability, Novonesis creates scientifically researched and clinically tested biosolutions which include prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, novel vitamins and proteins.
‘Women’s Flora’ is designed for women who are actively seeking to maintain a healthy vaginal balance. The product has been formulated with scientifically tested bacterial strains prevalent in a healthy vaginal microbiome. Most women will experience vaginal bacterial or yeast imbalance in their lifetime, and over half will recur within 12 months. Common vaginal conditions and issues are often caused by an unbalanced microbiome. Symptoms include itching, discharge and odour, which can have a negative effect on both physical and mental health.
‘Good Bacteria’ was developed for those seeking a daily bacteria supplement, particularly during and after a course of antibiotics. Research has shown that over one in three people experience negative side effects while taking antibiotics, due to a disruption to the natural gut flora. These side effects commonly include diarrhoea.
The product aims to address the fact that diet and antibiotics can impact the delicate balance of gut microbiome. ‘Good Bacteria’ combines scientifically tested bacterial strains and fibres.
Commenting on the new products, Marketing Manager Ireland with PrecisionBiotics Shirley O’Regan said: “We have pioneered the field of gut health research for decades now, creating unique solutions for the gut microbiome and gut / brain health, through products like Alflorex and Zenflore. We are extremely proud to now launch a product that promotes a healthy vaginal microbiome, which has its own universe of bacteria. It’s a largely unexplored area of women’s health and through rigorous trials and world class scientific research, we have created ‘Women’s Flora,’ which is a groundbreaking product. Similarly, ‘Good Bacteria’ addresses the very common but often ignored side effects of taking antibiotics. Our scientists have formulated a unique combination of bacterial strains to help balance tummy issues when people are on a course of antibiotics.”
‘Women’s Flora’ and ‘Good Bacteria ‘are available through pharmacies nationwide. For more information visit www.precisionbiotics.ie
