Each capsule contains:
- 5 billion active cells of the following specially cultured strains of probiotics:
- 4 billion cfu
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-111) (whole cell)
- 0.5 billion cfu
- Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122) (whole cell)
- 0.5 billion cfu
- Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132) (whole cell)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Lactose, whey powder, goat milk powder, gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), pectin, ascorbic acid, skim milk, trypticase-soy broth, sucrose.
Lactose, whey powder, goat milk powder, gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), pectin, ascorbic acid, skim milk, trypticase-soy broth, sucrose.
Format
Capsules
90 Caps
Dosage
1 capsule, 2-3 times per day, preferably 30 minutes after meals or as directed by a health practitioner. If taking antibiotics, wait two hours before ingesting probiotics.
Important Information
Contains no artificial preservatives, color or sweeteners
Highlights
- Probiotic formula.
- 5 Billion Active cells.
- Formulated with goat milk.
- Ideal for general GI health for youths, adults or seniors.
- East to swallow capsule.
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Manufacturer Info
Based in British Columbia, Natural Factors Canada is one of the largest manufacturers of nutritional products in North America. Natural Factor Supplements origins reach back to the 1950s, & right from day one, they've been fully committed to making products right. Today, Natural Factors vitamins brings you tested and true products like Acidophilus and Bifidus, Ultimate Multi Probiotics, RX Omega-3, Theracurmin, PGX Daily, Whey Factors Protein and Oil of Oregano all of which you can BUY right here at National Nutrition.ca.
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are beneificial bacteria normally present in the digestive tract. They are vital for proper digestion, assimilation and synthesis of nutirents, prevention of yeast overgrowth and other pathogens, plus many other very important functions. Ideally, a healthy gut should have a 80 to 20 percent ratio of good to bad bacteria. However, because of improper food choices, antibiotic use, toxicity, etc., this delcicate balance is disrupted resulting in poor digestive functions which can over time contribute and cause a varitey of diseases and illness'.
L. rhamnosus is probably the most important probiotic strain for health from the mouth to the small intestine. It protects by coating the mucus, preventing toxins from reaching the blood. It even results in better smelling breath. L. rhamnosus survives temperature extremes and is resistant to bile salts and stomach acid, ferments 23 sugars and inhibits negative bacteria and yeast growth. It is hardier and keeps better without refrigeration.
Compared to L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus is 8 to 10 times more prolific, has a larger spectrum of sugar fermentation (important for people with milk sugar intolerance) has better control over putrefactive microbes, and is more effective at inhibiting disease-causing pathogens.
L. acidophilus produces lactic acid which keeps a proper pH balance in the small intestine, inhibiting yeast growth. Studies have show that L. acidophilus is effective in reducing lactose intolerance, inhibiting undesirable organisms in the intestine, reducing cholesterol levels and controlling diarrhea.
B. bifidus helps maintain health of the large intestine in both children and adults, promoting regular bowel movements, giving protection from yeast and bacterial pathogens such as E. coli, Clostridium and Shigella infections.
Goat milk is an excellent environment for lactic bacteria because it helps beneficial bacteria proliferate. It also lacks a specific protein that is found in cow milk to which many people are allergic.
Some Benefits of Probiotic Supplementation include:
-Assists in maintaining normal intestinal flora.
-Helpful for digestive disorders including IBS, Heartburn, Gas, etc.
-Replenishes intestinal flora following antibiotic therapy.
-Helpful for lactose intolerance.
-Enhances digestion and assists the synthesis of B vitamins.
-Helps inhibit and reduce Candida (yeast overgrowth).
-Prevents and treats yeast infections, thrush and athlete's foot.
-Enhances nutrient absorption.
-Promotes immune function.
Intestinal Health
Some of the most important players in intestinal health are not part of our own body. Friendly intestinal bacteria, often called probiotics, are an essential part of digestion. They break down food particles, manufacture vitamins and prevent the infection of the tract with other microbes. Each bowel movement actually contains millions of these friendly bacteria; they are in a constant state of renewal. Many concerns like indigestion, gas, bloating and constipation can be due to an imbalance of the intestinal bacteria. It is easy to upset this balance by improper diet or taking medications like antibiotics.
Many foods that we eat, other substances we consume and our lifestyles contribute to intestinal disorders. Highly processed foods, alcohol, medications and tobacco are difficult for our body to break down and may also physically damage the digestive lining.
Processed foods are also deficient in nutrients so not only does the body have to work extra hard to digest the food, but it also gets depleted of the things it needs to do its work. Water and fibre intake is important to have proper moisture and bulk in the stool and make bowel movements regular.
Stress, anxiety and other emotional concerns put our nervous system in an excited state. Our digestive processes are only fully functional when our nervous system is relaxed. Sedentary lifestyles decrease movement throughout the digestive tract. As our transit time slows there is more opportunity for the re-absorption of processed toxins and greater chance of microbial overgrowth. Slow transit time also dries the stool and makes it more difficult to pass. Our body is designed so that each time we eat a meal we have a bowel movement. Many individuals can be considered constipated and have bowel movements less than once daily.One can eat the most nutritious food but if the intestinal membrane is not in good working order the body will not be able to absorb the nutrients.
Probiotics are beneificial bacteria normally present in the digestive tract. They are vital for proper digestion, assimilation and synthesis of nutirents, prevention of yeast overgrowth and other pathogens, plus many other very important functions. Ideally, a healthy gut should have a 80 to 20 percent ratio of good to bad bacteria. However, because of improper food choices, antibiotic use, toxicity, etc., this delcicate balance is disrupted resulting in poor digestive functions which can over time contribute and cause a varitey of diseases and illness'.
L. rhamnosus is probably the most important probiotic strain for health from the mouth to the small intestine. It protects by coating the mucus, preventing toxins from reaching the blood. It even results in better smelling breath. L. rhamnosus survives temperature extremes and is resistant to bile salts and stomach acid, ferments 23 sugars and inhibits negative bacteria and yeast growth. It is hardier and keeps better without refrigeration.
Compared to L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus is 8 to 10 times more prolific, has a larger spectrum of sugar fermentation (important for people with milk sugar intolerance) has better control over putrefactive microbes, and is more effective at inhibiting disease-causing pathogens.
L. acidophilus produces lactic acid which keeps a proper pH balance in the small intestine, inhibiting yeast growth. Studies have show that L. acidophilus is effective in reducing lactose intolerance, inhibiting undesirable organisms in the intestine, reducing cholesterol levels and controlling diarrhea.
B. bifidus helps maintain health of the large intestine in both children and adults, promoting regular bowel movements, giving protection from yeast and bacterial pathogens such as E. coli, Clostridium and Shigella infections.
Goat milk is an excellent environment for lactic bacteria because it helps beneficial bacteria proliferate. It also lacks a specific protein that is found in cow milk to which many people are allergic.
Some Benefits of Probiotic Supplementation include:
-Assists in maintaining normal intestinal flora.
-Helpful for digestive disorders including IBS, Heartburn, Gas, etc.
-Replenishes intestinal flora following antibiotic therapy.
-Helpful for lactose intolerance.
-Enhances digestion and assists the synthesis of B vitamins.
-Helps inhibit and reduce Candida (yeast overgrowth).
-Prevents and treats yeast infections, thrush and athlete's foot.
-Enhances nutrient absorption.
-Promotes immune function.
Intestinal Health
Some of the most important players in intestinal health are not part of our own body. Friendly intestinal bacteria, often called probiotics, are an essential part of digestion. They break down food particles, manufacture vitamins and prevent the infection of the tract with other microbes. Each bowel movement actually contains millions of these friendly bacteria; they are in a constant state of renewal. Many concerns like indigestion, gas, bloating and constipation can be due to an imbalance of the intestinal bacteria. It is easy to upset this balance by improper diet or taking medications like antibiotics.
Many foods that we eat, other substances we consume and our lifestyles contribute to intestinal disorders. Highly processed foods, alcohol, medications and tobacco are difficult for our body to break down and may also physically damage the digestive lining.
Processed foods are also deficient in nutrients so not only does the body have to work extra hard to digest the food, but it also gets depleted of the things it needs to do its work. Water and fibre intake is important to have proper moisture and bulk in the stool and make bowel movements regular.
Stress, anxiety and other emotional concerns put our nervous system in an excited state. Our digestive processes are only fully functional when our nervous system is relaxed. Sedentary lifestyles decrease movement throughout the digestive tract. As our transit time slows there is more opportunity for the re-absorption of processed toxins and greater chance of microbial overgrowth. Slow transit time also dries the stool and makes it more difficult to pass. Our body is designed so that each time we eat a meal we have a bowel movement. Many individuals can be considered constipated and have bowel movements less than once daily.One can eat the most nutritious food but if the intestinal membrane is not in good working order the body will not be able to absorb the nutrients.
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