Digest This! One Thing You Can't Travel Without

Summertime is in full swing, and with that comes summer vacations. You’re exploring, making memories, trying the different cuisines, when all of a sudden… the uh oh feeling in your stomach hits you.

Ever heard of Montezuma’s Revenge? Pharaoh’s Curse? Bali Belly? These are all quirky names from different regions of the world to describe the same ailment — Traveler’s Diarrhea.

What is Traveler’s Diarrhea?

Traveler’s Diarrhea is a digestive tract illness caused by consuming food or water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites in areas where sanitation and hygiene practices may differ from what our body is used to. It can cause abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, fever, and loose stools.

What Causes It?

The primary culprits include bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, viruses like norovirus and rotavirus, and parasites. Common sources of contamination include tap water (including ice cubes), raw fruits and vegetables washed in local water, undercooked or improperly stored meat and seafood, and street food that is not prepared hygienically.

Don’t Let the Bugs Bum You Out

You can protect yourself by choosing a strong protective probiotic. One strain to look for is Bacillus subtilis DE 111® — a tough spore-forming strain that:

• Crowds out harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella

• Competes for nutrients so the bad guys can’t grow

• Produces natural compounds that directly kill off pathogens

• Helps keep the gut environment balanced

Bonus: spore-forming probiotics don’t need to be refrigerated because of their natural protective shell. Perfect for lengthy trips.

P.S. Transformation™ has a spore-forming probiotic. Check out Transbiotic™ for your next adventure abroad!

DE111® is a registered trademark of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc.