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RESPAN Unique IS-2 Probiotic

A named probiotic strain, with the ingredient details made readable. Unique IS-2 is a spore-forming strain of Bacillus coagulans.

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Zinc, as zinc citrate

Purpose in this formula

Zinc is an essential mineral involved in normal enzyme activity and immune function. Zinc citrate is the form supplying it.

Evidence and its limits

Elemental zinc means the amount of zinc itself, rather than the total weight of zinc citrate.

Inulin

Purpose in this formula

A fermentable carbohydrate used in the planned formula.

Evidence and its limits

The specified 50 mg is a small amount. We do not present it as a demonstrated prebiotic dose or promise a fibre-related benefit at this amount.

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)

Purpose in this formula

A cellulose-based filling ingredient used to give a capsule blend the required bulk.

Evidence and its limits

A manufacturing ingredient, with no digestive-health benefit claimed here. Its inclusion in the final composition remains to be confirmed.

HPMC capsule shell

Purpose in this formula

Hypromellose is a cellulose-derived material used to form the capsule that holds the ingredients.

Evidence and its limits

The shell material alone does not establish that the entire product is vegan or free from allergens.

What the research can tell you

Human studies have investigated Unique IS-2. A 2025 placebo-controlled trial in 144 adults with infrequent bowel movements studied 2 billion CFU daily for four weeks. It reported improvements in bowel-movement frequency and stool consistency, but not in overall gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life or measured microbiome composition. This is strain research, not a promise about RESPAN.

Study amounts describe the research. They are not directions for use.

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