Support for the intestinal mucosa and immune system

Darmflora plus select* is a high-dose, scientifically formulated supplement designed to specifically support the intestinal mucosa and colonize the gut with selected bacterial cultures. The product combines 8 specifically selected strains of lactic acid bacteria in an extremely high concentration with physiologically important B vitamins.

This supplement features a precisely formulated and balanced multi-species blend. A daily dose (4 capsules) contains 48 billion live lactic acid bacteria (48×10⁹ “CFU” ):

• Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14®
• Lactobacillus casei Lc-11®
• Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32®
• Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-02
• Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04®
• Bifidobacterium breve Bb-18
• Streptococcus thermophilus St-21

The strains have been genetically characterized and selected so that their properties complement each other synergistically in the gut.

To ensure that the sensitive lactic acid bacteria arrive alive at their destination in the large and small intestines, they must survive the aggressive stomach and bile acids unscathed.

Dr. Wolz’s bacterial cultures are naturally acid-stable. In addition, the product is encapsulated in a gastric-resistant plant-based capsule shell (made of cellulose). This protective shell dissolves specifically in the duodenum to release the cultures directly into the intestine. Furthermore, the blister packaging provides optimal protection for the cultures against moisture and oxygen. Therefore, refrigeration of the product is not necessary.

• Daily dose: Take 2 to 4 capsules daily with a little liquid (e.g., a glass of water).
• When to take: Best taken with meals. If the capsules are spread out over the day (e.g., 2 in the morning, 2 in the evening), this ensures a continuous supply throughout the day.
• Tip for children or those with difficulty swallowing: The capsule can be easily opened by pulling it apart. The contents (the tasteless powder) can then be stirred into cold or lukewarm foods (e.g., yogurt, applesauce, or water). However, the powder must not be stirred into hot foods or beverages, as heat destroys the live bacteria.

Yes, that actually makes a lot of sense. Antibiotics often destroy beneficial gut bacteria in the body’s natural flora indiscriminately. To provide microbiological support to the gut even during treatment, Darmflora plus select* can be taken starting on the very first day of antibiotic therapy. 

• Important dosing interval: To prevent the antibiotic from immediately killing the beneficial lactic acid bacteria you’ve taken, you should allow at least a 2-hour interval (or as long a period as possible) between taking the antibiotic and the capsules.
• Duration of use: Use should be continued for at least two weeks after completing the course of antibiotics.

Yes. In cases of histamine intolerance (HIT), great care must be taken when selecting bacterial strains, as some common lactic acid bacteria (e.g., those used in traditional cheese production) can break down the body’s own histidine into histamine in the gut, thereby triggering symptoms.

• Dr. Wolz’s selection: When formulating Darmflora plus* select, special care was taken to use only genetically characterized strains that do not produce histamine. Furthermore, the product is completely free of histamine residues, which is why it is exceptionally well tolerated even by people with histamine intolerance.

Products containing both bacteria and dietary fibre (prebiotics) are known as synbiotics. However, in the case of Darmflora plus select*, a conscious decision was made not to include dietary fibre in the capsule – for the following reasons:

• Space constraints within the capsule: The physical volume of a capsule is strictly limited. To guarantee the extremely high dosage of 48 billion live bacteria per daily dose, almost all the space is required for the cultures. If dietary fibre (such as inulin) were added, only a few milligrams would remain per capsule.
• Small amounts are of no benefit: Such minimal, token amounts of dietary fibre in a capsule have virtually no physiological benefit in the gut. To effectively nourish the gut flora, the body requires dietary fibre in the range of grams. A functional, effective amount can therefore only be sensibly supplied via powdered supplements. For this purpose, the Dr Wolz range offers specialised solutions such as Curabiom® Flora or the dietary fibre complex.
• Optimal tolerability during acute phases: Although fibre is important for a healthy gut flora, people with a very sensitive digestive system (e.g. those with irritable bowel syndrome, FODMAP sensitivity or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth / SIBO) often find added prebiotics difficult to tolerate. In such cases, they can lead to severe bloating, abdominal pain and trapped air.