[Summer Health Tips] Probiotics That Survive to the Gut and Boost Growth

GC Green Cross Wellbeing Expands Probiotics Lineup
Diverse Products for Gut Health and Immune Support

GC Green Cross Wellbeing 'Providence'

[Asia Economy, reporter Choi Daeyeol] Probiotics have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their benefits for gut health and immune system support. According to the Korea Health Supplements Association, the probiotics market grew by nearly 40%, from 465.7 billion won in 2017 to 644.4 billion won last year. Experts recommend that consumers choose products tailored to their needs by considering factors such as strains and formulation types.

GC Green Cross Wellbeing's 'Providence' is a specialized probiotic brand that offers a diverse lineup to meet consumer demand, including three types of probiotics and one postbiotics product. 'Providence Probiotics Gut Health' contains 130 billion live probiotics per capsule, guaranteeing at least 10 billion live probiotics per capsule until the expiration date. The product combines two core strains and eight additional probiotics selected through genetic testing, helping to create a healthy gut environment. The beneficial bacteria in the product are highly acid- and bile-resistant, allowing them to reach the intestines alive, and the inclusion of fructooligosaccharides as a prebiotic ingredient helps promote the growth and proliferation of probiotics in the gut. The product is manufactured by USA Labs, a U.S.-based probiotics specialist.

'Providence Family' and 'Providence Plus' are powder-type products suitable for both children and adults. The Family product contains 17 types of live probiotics recognized for their functionality by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and also includes zinc, which is essential for immune function. The recently launched 'Postbiotics Alpha' is a postbiotics product containing cultured probiotic powder, which is not affected by acidity and can reach the intestines to directly help eliminate harmful bacteria.

The products feature fourfold functionality, combining 17 types of probiotics from DuPont Danisco, one of the world's top three probiotic manufacturers, along with prebiotics, zinc for immune support, and pantothenic acid for energy production. GC Green Cross Wellbeing also uses its patented ingredient, Wicera, an extract from honeysuckle flowers, as a supplementary ingredient to help protect the gastric mucosa as well as support gut health. The recommended daily intake is individually packaged in stick form for convenience.