• A composition of strictly defined probiotic strains
• Improves the absorption of nutrients
• Restoration of the optimal intestinal microflora
• Supports the immune system
• Regulation of energy metabolism
• Alleviation of lactose intolerance
• Lowers the level of cholesterol
• Stabilization of the intestinal barrier

Apollo's Hegemony Bifido Forte is a probiotic dietary supplement containing a composition of four precisely defined bacterial strains of the Bifidobacterium genus: B. breve BR03, B. bifidum BB01, B. longum BB536 and B. lactis BI-04. One capsule provides as much as 20 billion CFU of active bacteria, enabling effective replenishment of the natural intestinal bacterial microflora. The use of several bacterial strains provides the desired synergistic effect.

Intestinal balance and protection against infections
Bacteria that naturally inhabit the intestines form a unique and diversified ecosystem that performs a number of important functions in the body. One of the basic functions of the microbiome is the protective function – it prevents excessive multiplication of pathogenic bacteria due to the production of specific substances and competing for binding sites and access to nutrients. Abuse of antibiotics, an inadequate diet based on high-processed foods, stimulants, and stress are some of the main factors affecting the intestinal microflora. They lead to the depletion of the composition and disturbance of the microbiota balance. The effect of this may be excessive growth of pathogenic microorganisms (e.g. Clostridium difficile – a common cause of antibiotic diarrhea), the development of infections and numerous digestive ailments.

Probiotic bacteria, complementing the natural intestinal bacterial flora, positively affect its quantitative and qualitative composition. According to the WHO, probiotics are living microorganisms that, when supplied in appropriate amounts, have a positive effect on health. Probiotic bacteria, like the beneficial bacteria of a natural microbiome, compete with pathogens, modulate the body's immune response, produce pro-health metabolites, and improve the integrity of the intestinal epithelium, thus restoring microbiome balance and protecting against the development of infection.

Strengthening of the immune system
Probiotic bacteria have a modulating effect on the response of the immune system. This is due to their contribution to the proper functioning of the main cell populations of this system, modification of some inflammatory signal pathways and the effect on gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), which accounts for as much as 75% of the lymphatic cells of the entire immune system. The main function of GALT is to neutralize potentially harmful components that enter the gastrointestinal tract from the outside. One of the main parts of this system are intestinal epithelial cells, which are a mechanical barrier against pathogens. Probiotic bacteria support and stimulate its protective effects, thus contributing to a correct immune response.

The benefits of the lactic fermentation process
Probiotic bacteria of the Bifidobacterium genus belong to lactic bacteria (Lactic Acid Bacteria, LAB), carrying out the process of lactic fermentation. Fermentation of carbohydrates (glucose, lactose) to lactic acid leads to a decrease in the pH of the intestinal content, increasing the absorption of magnesium and calcium salts, which is of great importance, e.g. in the prevention of osteoporosis. Thanks to the ability to break down lactose, probiotic bacteria are helpful in reducing the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Simultaneous consumption of products containing lactose may result in adaptation of the intestinal microflora and restoration of tolerance of the organism to this disaccharide.

The use of probiotics
Thanks to their multidirectional action, probiotics have been used in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases and disorders. Favorable modulation of the composition of the intestinal microflora positively affects not only the condition of the gastrointestinal tract but also the general health. The main applications of probiotic strains are the control of diarrhea of ​​various origins (including antibiotic-associated and travelers’ diarrhea), alleviation of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Due to the influence on the inflammatory response, probiotics are helpful in the prevention and treatment of food allergies and atopic dermatitis, as an adjuvant in the treatment of common acne and in order to generally increase the body's resistance. In addition, some probiotic strains have an effect on lowering blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure, which is why they are important for maintaining cardiovascular health.

In conclusion, Apollo's Hegemony Bifido Forte is a comprehensive dietary supplement, showing a multidirectional, positive impact on the body's health, favoring the restoration of the normal intestinal microflora and minimizing the negative impact of environmental factors on the condition of the bowel.