"Traveler diarrhea." How to prevent it and treat it

Summer has arrived and with him the long -awaited vacations and trips. However, one of the most common problems that can ruin a perfect getaway is the feared "Traveler diarrhea" that, in addition, can affect anyone.

What is the "traveler diarrhea"?

The "traveler diarrhea" is a Digestive disorder which usually affects people traveling to countries with hygiene levels other than those who are accustomed and that is characterized by the increase in the frequency of depositions, accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain, acidity, nausea, vomiting and, in some Cases, fever.

More common causes of the "traveler diarrhea"?

The main causes of "Traveler diarrhea" It's these:

• Bacterial contamination: Food or water consumption contaminated with bacteria such as Escherichia coli.
• Viral infections: Infections caused by viruses such as Norovirus or rotavirus.
• Parasites: Protozoa as Giardia Lamblia They can be responsible for traveler's diarrhea.
• Changes in diet and stress: Adaptation to new meals and trip stress can also contribute to digestive disorders.

How to prevent "traveler diarrhea"?

To prevent "traveler diarrhea" it is important to follow these basic tips:

1. Food hygiene: Avoid consuming raw or little cooked food and peeling fruits before eating them.
2. Drinking water: Drink bottled water and avoid ice in drinks if you are not sure of water quality.
3. Handwashing: Wash your hands frequently, especially before eating.
4. Probiotic supplements: Take probiotics before and during the trip to strengthen the intestinal flora.

Bioksan products to combat the “traveler diarrhea”.

In Bioksan, we offer two effective products to treat and prevent the symptoms of traveler's diarrhea: IMAXX and Sentabex.

IMAXX It is formulated to relieve the most common symptoms of the digestive system thanks to Herbagut®, and balance your intestinal microbiota to prevent diarrhea before and during your trip through its high content of probiotics.

IMAXX ingredients:

• Herbagut® (400 mg).
• Pyloass® (lactobacillus reuteri dcm 17648) (1 x10^11 UFC/g).).
• Probiotic strains (L. Acidophillus, B. Lactis, B. Longum, B. bifidum) (10 x 10^9 UFC/g).

Posology: It is recommended to take 1 to 2 capsules per day in different shots, according to the intensity of symptoms.

Sentabex, For its part, it is designed to be an intestinal regulator and treat diarrhea during the diarrheal episode on your trip. 

Sentabex ingredients:

• Methylcellulose (600 mg).
• Probiotic KP - Howaru® (bifidobacterium lactis hn019) (300 x 10^9 UFC/g).
• Dry fennel extract (20 mg).
• Green anise (20 mg).

Posology: In acute diarrheal process, it is recommended to take 1 to 3 capsules in different shots according to the intensity of symptoms.

The "traveler diarrhea" can be a IMPOSITIVE DISASSEMBLY During the holidays, so much that, sometimes, it can lead to having to cancel the trip.

Therefore, with appropriate precautions, and the use of specific products such as IMAXX and Sentabex From Bioksan, it is possible to prevent and treat this condition very effectively without affecting a full vacation.

Be sure to include these products on your travel kit to enjoy a vacation without gastrointestinal setbacks.

Happy trip and happy vacations!