<p>Good overall health often starts with an efficient digestive system. For that reason, if you're not doing all you can to maintain or encourage strong digestion, you may be doing yourself a disservice.</p><br>

<p>With its top-notch, <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/c/probiotics"target="_blank">all-natural probiotics</a>, Essential Formulas can help you start living a healthier life. With a blend of 12 different strains of "good" gut bacteria, you can start on the path to better digestive health.</p>
<h2>The History of Essential Formulas</h2>
<p>On a trip to Malaysia in 1997, Michael Schoor ran into some intestinal discomfort and went to see a doctor. That doctor recommended OM-X, a well-known product from Japan - and it provided quick relief with no side effects.</p><br>

<p>That prompted Schoor to seek out more information about OM-X, and it led him to contact Dr. Iichiroh Ohhira, the microbiologist who developed OM-X (so named because it stands for "Ohhira's Mountain Extract.")</p><br>

<p>Since 2000, Essential Formulas has been the only North American distributor for Dr. Ohhira's probiotics, slowly expanding its line of all-natural products expanded its product line into areas <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/c/skincare"target="_blank">such as skincare</a>. It is also a member of several organizations devoted to natural health.</p>
<h2>Essential Formulas Company Mission</h2>
<p>Since its inception, Essential Formulas has been a family-owned and operated business with a passion for natural, proactive health solutions. For this reason, it has won numerous awards - from within its industry and the consumers who buy its products - for the quality and effectiveness of its offerings.</p>
<h2>Benefits of Essential Formulas</h2>
<p>At Thrive Market, the Essential Formulas offerings we carry guarantee the following benefits:

Powerful probiotics
Hypo-allergenic
Vegetarian-friendly
Gluten- and dairy-free
Supporting a family-owned and family-run company
<h2>Top Essential Formulas Products</h2>
<p>Thrive Market carries Dr. Ohhira's original formula of probiotics - which helped Michael Schoor all those years ago - in three different quantities:</p>
<h3>Original Formula Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics</h3>
<p>Made from a mix of fermented cultures of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and seaweeds, the <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/essential-formulas-inc-dr-ohhiras-probiotics-formula"target="_blank">original OM-X formula</a> is available in North America. Promote better digestive health, and also relieve the occasional gas and heartburn, with these probiotics. Available in counts of 100, 60, and 30 capsules.</p>
<h2>Facts and Tips about Probiotics</h2>
<p>Want to learn more about how regularly taking probiotics will help improve your digestive health and immune system? We have a few blogs that will help you understand just why this can be a crucial part of your overall approach to improving your health.</p>
<h3>Understanding What Probiotics Actually Are</h3>
<p>You may hear plenty about the "good" bacteria and what it does. <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/what-are-probiotics"target="_blank">This is a deeper dive</a> into what probiotics actually are in the first place, and the problems that can arise if you don't have the right balance of bacteria in your digestive system.</p>
<h3>Why Probiotics Are Important for Your Body</h3>
<p>Have more questions about probiotics? <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/probiotics-everything-you-need-to-know"target="_blank">Here we have a breakdown</a> of not only what they do and their potential benefits, but also the different varieties that are out there, and whether you can benefit from taking them on a regular basis.</p>
<h3>Find Your Favorite Foods with Probiotics</h3>
<p>If you're starting to think about the ways in which probiotics can benefit you, there are a number of options for getting them. You can take supplements like those offered by Essential Formulas, but you can also <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/best-probiotic-foods"target="_blank">start eating foods</a> - like yogurt and pickles, that are rich in them. Whatever you choose to do, you'll set yourself up for better health in the near future.</p>

Essential Formulas Inc. is the source of Dr. Ohhira's probiotic strains that have been helping folks look and feel better dramatically.

Essential Formulas offers all-natural probiotics with 12 strains of good gut bacteria to improve your digestive health. Their probiotics are vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

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