Diarrhea remains the top health issue facing Americans traveling to high risk countries, affecting 30 to 70 per cent of travelers depending upon their destination, according to biopharmaceutical company Immuron Limited[1], [2].
Digestive distress and occasional diarrhea have the potential to significantly compromise a person's vacation or business trip. Around one-in-four travelers are forced to alter their plans due to diarrhea, and around five per cent are forced to seek medical care[3].
Experiencing intestinal tract upsets such as occasional diarrhea, gas and bloating while traveling may not only prove embarrassing, but can also compromise travel experiences and reduce business productivity[3], [4]. Cancelling plans and paying for medical expenses while overseas can also prove costly.
Digestive upsets do not necessarily need to spoil the vacation of a lifetime, or an important business meeting. Travelan®, an extensively tested dietary supplement of clinically proven strength produced by Immuron, can be taken to support a healthy digestive system, whether at home in the USA or when traveling overseas.
Dr Bruce Kane, travel health specialist and owner of eight Passport Health travel medicine clinics in Michigan and Southwest, Florida, explains the high likelihood of developing occasional diarrhea at home or when traveling, and its resulting consequences:
"Occasional diarrhea remains the most frequent health problem encountered by Americans, both at home and overseas. Diarrhea can be completely debilitating and, as many of my patients will attest, is not enjoyable for anyone who is unfortunate enough to experience it."
"Occasional diarrhea is typically caused by the consumption of food or water infected with bacteria, which attack the intestines, releasing diarrhea-causing toxins[1]. Bacterial pathogens, including E.coli and salmonella[1], [5] are the main culprit, and are thought to account for up to 80 to 90 per cent of occasional diarrhea cases[1]," said Dr Kane.
"Other factors that can contribute to intestinal upset when traveling include the stress of travel and changes to our established routines including sleep, diet and exercise. At Passport Health, we recommend Travelan® to our patients to support a healthy digestive system and help maintain normal bowel habits while traveling."
"Digestive complaints including occasional diarrhea have the potential to ruin travel plans. Travelan® offers digestive tract protection and helps support the gut's immune defenses.[4] Diarrhea also has the potential to result in post-infectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and several post-infectious autoimmune diseases[6], [7], [8]. Furthermore, medical facilities in developing countries may not be up to US standards[9]."
Travelan's active ingredient, bovine colostrum enriched with anti-E. coli antibodies, has been shown to provide 90.9% protection against occasional diarrhea when two caplets are taken before meals, three times a day[10]. This makes Travelan® unique in its ability to promote digestive health.
Travelan® does not alter the microbiome of the gastrointestinal tract[4]. It does not negatively impact the essential microbiota of the gut and will not lead to antibiotic resistance, which is an increasing global concern[13].
Stacy Koski, Travel Nurse and Certified Holistic Nutrition Specialist from Sarasota, Florida, says most of her patients ask her how to maintain digestive health and avoid symptoms such as diarrhea.
"I recommend the 'non-salad diet' to my patients when they're on vacation, which involves eating foods that are thoroughly cooked, and only peeled fruits. However, this is not an exact science, and everyone is still at risk of developing intestinal upsets. I also recommend the use of the easy-to-take caplets of Travelan® to my patients before they head off to high risk destinations."
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