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ResBiotic was born out of a simple question: Do the lungs harbor a microbiome?

Dr. C Vivek Lal and his lab in the Microbiome Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have shown that the answer is YES. Not only do adult lungs harbor a low biomass microbiome, humans actually have an airway microbiome at birth. Dr. Lal and team have explored how lung health can be impacted directly, by influencing the microbial populations of the lung, as well as indirectly, through the gut-lung axis.

A key finding of Dr. Lal’s and others’ work is that changes in the microbial populations in the lungs can be associated with the worsening of tissue damage, lung function, and disease progression. This imbalance, referred to as dysbiosis, can drive chronic pro-inflammatory responses in the body.

Dysbiosis and Lung Health
Data shows that an abundance of Lactobacillus can be associated with lower risk for developing severe lung disease, while heightened levels of proteobacteria increase lung health risks.

Gut Microbiome and Lung Health
The gut microbiome communicates local metabolic and bacterial changes throughout the rest of the body, including to the lungs. Commensal bacteria such as Lactobacillus can produce molecules like short chain fatty acids that send systemic anti-inflammatory cues. Ingesting an oral probiotic delivers bacteria to the gut where they can support a healthy, diverse, and active microbial population. Through the gut-lung axis probiotic bacteria can not only support digestion, they can also support lung and immune health.
Origin Story

what's inside

Probiotic Blend

Our respiratory-specific, multi-strain probiotic blend contains Lactiplantibacillus plantarum RSB11™, Lactobacillus acidophilus RSB21™, and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus RSB13™, which work together to target the gut-lung axis.*

Vasaka Leaf

Vasaka, also known as Adhatoda vasica or malabar nut, is a respiratory remedy in the Ayurvedic and Unani traditions. Scientists have isolated two key alkaloids, vasicine and vasicinone, in vasaka leaf to better understand how vasaka supports healthy breathing.*

Turmeric Root

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root is known to have a wide range of health benefits. Its respiratory uses are well-documented in the Ayurvedic tradition. More recently, scientists have explored turmeric's immune-supportive and antioxidant properties.*

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil or tulsi, is also a rockstar of the Ayurvedic tradition, historically used to support a healthy immune system. Scientific inquiry suggests this ancient herb also has adaptogenic and antioxidant properties.*

mechanism of action

Gut–Lung axis and Dysbiosis

  • Gut microbiome communicates bacterial and/or metabolic changes to lung microbiome.
  • Commensal bacteria produce metabolites in the gut.
  • Metabolites travel across the intestinal epithelial barrier into systemic circulation.
  • Dysbiosis–Decreased commensal and increased pathogenic population.
  • Induces lung inflammation and stimulates immune responses.

Benefits and applications

Enhance airway & lung health to breathe easy.

Improves pulmonary structure & function

Improves digestion and gut health.

Better sleep due to better breathing.

Helps in clearing mucus.

Naturally minimizes coughing.

Seasonal sinus & bronchial support.

Improves immune health.