sho Balance FAQs

Should I take sho Balance on an empty stomach or with food?

sho BALANCE is formulated with natural ingredients, and is very gentle on the stomach. It can sustain stomach and bile acid to reach the intestines effectively. You can take it with or without food, as long as you set a daily routine convenient for you to take it consistently every day for at least two weeks, whether at bed time or at breakfast.

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Is this safe for women trying to conceive, pregnant or nursing?

All the ingredients in sho BALANCE have been approved by FDA as generally considered as safe (GRAS designation). The Lactobacillus Casei K-1 in sho Balance is dairy free and gluten free vegan probiotics derived from fermented rice. We’ve been receiving great reviews from women in pregnancy and nursing who tend to experience digestive imbalance and constipation. We still suggest that you consult your physician before taking any supplement while pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive.

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Can you take them when out of home / traveling?

Yes! sho BALANCE does not require refrigeration when stored at normal storage condition with its manufacturing technology to maintain stability and effectiveness. With it’s petite size and easy dispensing packaging, it is perfect for out-of-home and on-the-go.

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How long does it take for me to experience improvement in my digestion after taking sho BALANCE?

Natural probiotics are not drugs, and they are not supposed to change the balance of your digestive tract overnight; the effects of improved regularity and immunity also vary by individual’s diet and lifestyle. With Lactobacillus Casei K-1 vegan probiotics in sho BALANCE, studies have shown that detoxification and improved regularity may be experienced as early as a few days to a few weeks; Better balanced gut flora is also linked with improved immune health which may or may not be noticeable. For best results and maintained regularity, take 2 Spheri-Gels daily or more for a minimum of 2 weeks.

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Which one’s good: multi-strain probiotics, or single strain?

With over 100 trillion microbiomes in our body, we might assume that multiple-strain probiotics are necessary to achieve intended health benefits. Yet, when a product shows a “proprietary blend” of multiple-strains without testing and proving the safety, effectiveness and interactions of each of the individual strains as well as the multi-strain dynamics, claims on what works or doesn’t are unreliable. Responsible manufacturers choose only individual strains of probiotics extensively researched as well as potential interactions if multiple strains are blended, to ensure safety and effectiveness at effective dosage of each strain. That’s why we chose Lactobacillus Casei K-1 for our sho BALANCE vegan probiotics formula, because it has been extensively researched by Japanese scientists and demonstrated to be safe and effective at 100mg (100 billion CFU) per day for at least 2 weeks’ daily, ongoing use.

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What’s the benefits of “vegan probiotics derived from fermented rice”?

Japan is the world-leading expert in rice nutrition research, and the probiotics derived from fermented rice have been researched extensively by Japanese scientists to combat a common killer: colon cancer. In clinical studies, Lactobacillus Casei K-1, is the one strain to stand out in effectiveness at bowel movement regulation and system detoxification. Its dairy-free, gluten-free nature particularly appeals to consumers who are sensitive to lactose and prefer a plant-based diet such as vegans.

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Are they good for constipation?

The vegan probiotics Lactobacillus Casei K-1 in sho BALANCE helps balance intestinal flora’s microbial environment, and it’s clinically researched to improve bowel movements for those who are constipated in terms of stool frequency, amount, and shape. Taking it with a healthy, balanced, high fiber diet is very important to maintain your gut health and regularity.

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How does sho BALANCE affect my weight control?

Taking sho BALANCE regularly helps balance your digestive tract to a healthier, alkalized environment, detox, and relieve constipation which can contribute to healthy weight management The small Spheri-Gel™ of sho BALANCE does not contain sweeteners, hidden calories or artificial additives, unlike other formats of supplements that require flavor masking with additives that your body doesn’t really need.

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Does it contain dairy or gluten?

It is good to know that sho BALANCE is formulated with dairy free and gluten free vegan probiotics, making it perfect for everyone including lactose intolerant consumers and vegans.

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What’s the vegan probiotics in sho BALANCE?

sho BALANCE promotes colon health, regularity and immunity with clinically proven effective vegan probiotics called Lactobacillus Case K-1. L. Casei K-1 is derived from fermented rice and is both dairy free and gluten free. One single dose of two sho Balance Spheri-Gels contain potent 100 billion CFU, clinically studied to have detoxification and regularity effects when taken daily for at least 14 days. The addition of prebiotic FOS, spirulina, flaxseed oil and olive oil further enhances intestinal balance and immune function.

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How does gut health affect my immunity?

Immunity is our body’s ability to resist illness from bad microbial exposure such as during cold and flu season or travel. The balance of good and bad bacteria in our digestive tract plays a critically important role in maintaining our immunity strength, and actually it is estimated by scientists that 70% of our immunity lies in the digestive tract. Increasing good bacteria levels through regular probiotic consumption (or regular use of sho BALANCE vegan probiotics) improves overall immunity even if you don’t experience noticeable change in your bowel movement.

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Can I take them with antibiotics?

Absolutely! Many antibiotics can cause good bacteria levels in your body to be diminished. Take sho BALANCE during and after antibiotic therapy for weeks can make sure that your probiotic levels does not go down to imbalanced levels.

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Will it be helpful for losing weight?

sho BALANCE is not a diet or weight loss pill. But sho BALANCE is effective in eliminating toxin and relieving constipation, which helps you feel light and energetic. Your gut health directly links to your overall nutritional balance, immune health, vitality, and energy level, therefore sho BALANCE can be used as a vital part of your total weight management solution.

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Can they cause heartburn?

No. sho BALANCE is not acidic nor contains substances that promote the production of digestive acids, so it will not cause heartburn.

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What are probiotics?

From the Greek pro for “promoting” and biotic, meaning “life”, probiotics are a concentration of beneficial microorganisms, also called microbiomes, for human and animal systems. Often found in fermented foods such as kimchi and yogurt, probiotics benefit digestion by offsetting bad bacteria, promoting regularity, and enhancing immunity.

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