- 1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus plantarum R1012 1
- 0.3 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus R0011 0.3
- 0.1 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium longum R0175 0.1
- 0.1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus acidophilus R0418
- 0.1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus casei R0215
- 0.1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus helveticus R0052
- 0.1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus paracasei R0422
- 0.1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus R1039
- 0.1 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium animalis Ssp lactis R0421
- Total guaranteed at time of manufacture
Format
Powder
60g
Dosage
(sprinkle on food):
Small (upto15lbs):1scoop,2/day
Medium (15 to 25lbs): 1-2 scoops, 2/day
Large (50lbs and more): 2-4 scoops, 2/day
Important Information
Nova Probiotics guarantees that only the ingredients listed on the label have gone in to this product. Contains NO wheat, gluten, nuts, peanut, corn, egg, fish or shellfish, hormones, antibiotic traces, GMO, pesticides or heavy metals.
- 9 medical strains
- Pre & probiotic powder
- Natural Plum Flavour
- Eases food transitions
- Reduces the effects of stress
- Promotes overall health
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Nova Probiotics Canada brings you vegan probiotics, probiotics for dogs, feminine 27, Ultra Force plus and Xtreme Care Probiotics among many more targeted probiotic blends. NOVA Probiotics carefully selected its 14 medicinal probiotic strains (live cells) and one prebiotic. This selection was the outcome of many clinical studies to strengthen your immune system and control over common symptoms such as allergies, chronic inflammatory diseases, digestion disorders, bloating, traveler's diarrhea, UTIs, Candida, lactose and gluten intolerance, colds and influenza
Animal 2 Nova Probiotic Highlights:
-Reduces the effects of stress
-Cleans bacterial and intestinal toxins
-Aids in digestives functions
-Promotes bowel regularity
-Improves the assimilation of vitamins and other nutrients
-Eases food transitions
-Relieves diarrhea, flatulence and bloating (potentially fatal)
-Stimulates and strengthens the immune system
-Protects against the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria
-Reduces urinary tract infections (UTIs)
-Promotes healthy gut flora
-Assists gut flora protection while using antibiotic treatments
-Prevents antibiotic-induced diarrhea
-Assists gut flora in recovering after antibiotic treatments
-Promotes overall health
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PROBIOTICS:
Without us knowing, probiotics play a huge part in our health. They are the body's healthy bacteria. Where do they come from? What are they? What do they have to do with our natural defense system? You might know that they ease bowel transit, but how? Oh, and if the word "probiotic" still means "yogurt" to you, well, you need an update. New products, with recognized therapeutic benefits, are in at NOVA Probiotics.
What Are These Friendly Bacteria?
To protect our body against the attack of dangerous microorganisms, our system contains 100,000 billion "good" bacteria. Probiotics: an assortment of different strains of beneficial bacteria that are found in our intestines. Together, these different species of beneficial bacteria form the intestinal flora. Each microflora (or intestinal flora) is unique; it is first determined by the mother's flora at childbirth, and further influenced by lifestyle and external conditions.
Your Immune System is Located in Your Gut:
Almost 70% of the immune system is found in the gut. The cells of the intestinal immune system sort out harmful bacteria from beneficial bacteria. It is therefore essential to take care of our digestive health to ensure the proper functioning of our defenses. Maintaining a healthy and balanced gut flora, benefits our overall health. And, nowadays, nothing is easier than damaging our gut flora; even an antibiotic treatment can radically alter the gut flora.
PROBIOTICS AND DIGESTION:
Probiotics obviously play an important role in the digestion process. They produce enzymes (like lactase) that improve our food's digestibility, (like dairy products) and ease nutrients absorption (like lactose). Simply put: probiotic bacteria regulate digestive functions, and reduce the incidence of diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, etc.
What's so Great About Probiotic Supplements?
Taking a probiotic supplement is the easiest and most convenient way to ensure that a sufficient number of good bacteria live in our gut. The quantity of probiotics needed varies depending on many factors (age, sex, lifestyle, health condition, etc.), some people are fine with a daily dose of 8 to 15 Billion CFU, while others rely on our strongest probiotic (73 Billion probiotics per capsule) to feel healthy. This is mostly the case of people who travel a lot and people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis).
What to Look for in a Probiotic
There are literally thousands of probiotic supplements available in health food stores today; with so many available it can be difficult to know which one is best for you or your family. A multi-strain probiotic is frequently the best way to go for most people. This type of probiotic can supply you with at least 6, 8 or even as many as 10 or 20 different strains of healthy bacteria. Your body naturally contains a wide variety of strains, so it makes sense to take a supplement with as broad a spectrum as possible. This will give you the greatest coverage to replenish or maintain the natural gut flora. The greater the diversity, the greater the strength of your body's flora.
Shelf Stability
Because they are living organisms, probiotics have a shorter shelf life than standard nutritional supplements. It is best to store them in fridge, especially if you aren't going to finish the bottle quickly. When exposed to cooler temperatures, microorganisms slow their metabolism, which brings them near to a point of stasis; This allows them to be stored for longer periods of time without a nutrient source. At room temperature, the organisms must be preserved in some other manner: either chemically in a protective coating (microencapsulation) or they must be stored in much larger concentrations and with a food source such as FOS and glucose so they can "eat" in order to survive. Most high quality supplements intended for the fridge will remain shelf stable with their label count for up to two weeks at room temperature, but prolonged time exposed to elevated temperatures will eventually result in a die off of your chilled probiotic. Research is conflicted about how long probiotics degrade naturally at room temperature, which is likely the result of differences between strains and manufacturing methods. Some healthy gut flora supplements will degrade at less than 5% of the total active cell count under normal cupboard conditions over the span of about thirty days, which will allow them to last for several months without significant losses. Often these are the brands considered to be more shelf stable. Other supplements will lose their entire living microbial count within 2-3 weeks. In general, it is best to follow the instructions on the bottle for storage. Those that say "shelf-stable" are ones that have been properly preserved or have initial counts high enough to last until their expiry date with the counts stated on the label.
Take Them With or Without Food?
Very recent research has finally solved the "with or without food" debate. It was found that taking probiotics with food helped larger numbers of them (up to 90%) survive into the intestines, vs. 50% survival on an empty stomach. Before, it was thought that taking probiotics on an empty stomach would help more viable bacterial cells to pass through the stomach to reach their destination in the small or large intestines than taking them with food. It turns out that food actually acts as a buffer to reduce stomach acidity and also promotes increased motility in the gut, helping to speed the probiotic to its destination. So it is best to take your probiotic supplement with a meal to improve its function.
Active Cell Count How potent is your probiotic?
Unlike vitamins, minerals, and herbs, probiotic supplements are measured by active cell count rather than milligram weight (some bacteria are "fatter" than others). A high potency probiotic would be considered in the 10 billion cell count or higher. These are excellent for use in times of depletion and stress on the gastrointestinal tract. They are also useful during times of infection, where higher probiotic counts can help to out-compete pathological "bugs". For regular maintenance, lesser counts may be sufficient, such as 2-4 billion daily.
Maintenance Supplementation
Some recent research has suggested that following an initial period of high-dose supplementation to seed the gut (perhaps 4 weeks), probiotic supplementation can be dosed in pulses and still maintain its beneficial colonization. Maintenance supplementation can involve 3 weeks of daily supplementation, followed by 4 weeks without supplementation, and beneficial levels of healthy gut bacteria will still be maintained. Unfortunately, because our diets are so far removed from natural sources of beneficial probiotics, maintenance supplementation is often necessary, particularly in individuals with compromised digestion.
How can I take probiotics?
Most probiotics come in powder or capsule form for easy supplementation. They can be mixed with warm or cold food directly (not hot), or simply taken with meals. Other supplements may come in powder and lozenge form probiotics help to inoculate the mouth and esophagus with millions of helpful bacteria. Multi-strain formulas are always the best option to ensure a wider base of colonization and protection. It is best to try to get at least 4 strains, although better products will contain 8 or more. Keep your counts in mind 10 billion range for initial colonization and maintenance doses can be lower, in the 2+ billion range. Dosing may have to be adapted in times of added stress on the intestinal tract, during time of chemotherapy, antibiotic treatment, or diarrhea. Some foods are enriched with probiotics, but many do not provide their dose, and they often fall short of what is required. Be sure to use the same requirements in your food sources as in your supplements when choosing where to spend your money on probiotics. When dosing children, the strain ratios and dosages will be different than those for adults. It may be best to purchase products targeted at your child's age range.
PROBIOTIC QUICK FACTS
APPLICATIONS
Colon health, detoxification, digestion, healthy cell growth, antibiotic treatment, eczema, allergies, and diarrhea.
WORKS WELL WITH
Food, multivitamins, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, essential fatty acids, lecithin, betonite, pancreatin, bromelain, chlorophyll, chamomile, fennel, gymnema, milk thistle, enteric-coated peppermint, psyllium, slippery elm, and lemon balm.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Some probiotic supplements may contain dairy or other allergens, be sure to read the label closely if you suffer from any allergies or intolerances.
Taking extremely large doses of probiotics can cause gas and bloating. Reducing your dose should eliminate these effects.
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