Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Probiotics Once Daily Men's (Shelf Stable) - 30 V-Caps + BONUS

DR. FORMULATED PROBIOTICS ONCE DAILY MEN'S FROM GARDEN OF LIFE

About Dr. Perlmutter: David Perlmutter, M.D., is an expert in the human microbiome, a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, America's brain-health expert and #1 New York Times best-selling author.

Dr. Formulated Probiotics Once Daily Men's is a unique "just one capsule a day" shelf stable probiotic specifically designed to support a healthy microbiome and men's specific health needs.

Once Daily Men's

Dr. Perlmutter created this unique formula exclusively for men, with a high count of beneficial probiotics made from diverse strains, including Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria, that are resistant to stomach acid and bile, to support colon health, reduce occasional gas and support immune system health.

Benefits

• Supports digestive and immune system health


• 50 billion CFU; 15 raw probiotic strains


• Has a diverse probiotic blend of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria strains


• Requires no refrigeration


• Has Shelf Stable Potency Promise


• 50 billion live probiotic cultures, shipped in a desiccant-lined bottle to ensure your probiotics Arrive Alive and Stay Alive.


• Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Arrive Alive

Once Daily Men's is a unique formula with a high probiotic count that is doctor-formulated especially for men and their needs.

At Expiration Date under recommended storage conditions. Store in a cool dry place.

Cautions: Do not use this product if you have an immune-compromised condition. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea or severe abdominal pain. If symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen, or persist beyond 3 days, discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner. Take at least 2-3 hours before or after the use of antibiotics. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

MEN'S HEALTH

The human body can be thought of as a complex network of cells that communicate via hormone messengers. These messengers are responsible for telling cells what to do and when to do it. In the male body, androgenic sex hormones, like testosterone, play an important role in the maintenance of health and fertility. High or low levels of androgens can cause different complaints, depending on the age of a man. In addition, normal hormone levels are responsible for the physical features that distinguish men from women, for example, muscle mass, jaw line and body shape.

Men's health is being compromised by the presence of estrogenic compounds in our environment. They come from pesticides, plastics and residues of estrogenic drugs, like women's contraceptives. They have already been shown to feminize fish and other species, sometimes to the extreme of making them infertile and compromising the persistence of their species. Studies on human male sperm counts over several generations show that the number of viable sperm is decreasing. This should be a concern to everyone because it may one day lead to the extinction of our species.

The liver and bowels are important organs for men's health because they are responsible for processing hormones and excreting processed hormones. Performing liver and bowel detoxification will help to decrease some men's health concerns by ensuring proper functioning of these organs and thereby allowing the processing of estrogenic compounds. The thyroid and adrenal glands form an axis with the testes to regulate sexual functioning within the overall health of the man. This explains why other medical concerns such as hypothyroidism, stress and depression can lead to infertility.

Optimize The Functioning Of Your Detoxifying Organs And Minimize Your Exposure To Estrogenic Compounds By:

• Decreasing your consumption of animal products


• Limiting exposure to environmental toxins


• Reducing stress and implementing a stress-management program


• Using appropriate supplements for detoxification and stress management

A diet high in animal products is high in saturated fats and may contain estrogenic chemicals.

Fat cells contain enzymes that convert testosterone to estrogen. The more fat cells a man has the more testosterone can be converted. Estrogenic chemicals are found in meat and dairy products for several reasons. The animals are consuming feed and water that contains estrogenic environmental by-products. They may also be given hormones to speed growth and maturation. Free range and organic animal products are a better choice because they do not contain estrogenic compounds from drugs. Their feed and water is usually also monitored for such substances.

Animal protein also compromises detoxification by slowing intestinal transit time. A man whose diet is high in animal products is absorbing more processed toxins and fats from his intestines.

Environmental toxins concentrate in the food and water supply and are transferred into men's bodies. Tap water contains estrogens that are excreted by females and that come from chemical runoff. Use a water filtration system that removes these compounds. Minimize your exposure to lawn chemicals and industrial chemicals. Use all necessary precautions when you do handle chemicals.

Plastics are a major source of estrogenic compounds. They leak into food and water when it is stored or heated in containers. Male children are first exposed to estrogens this way through the use of plastic bottles, bottle liners, soothers and teething toys. Most parents are constantly sterilizing these products and each time they heat the plastic it becomes more susceptible to breaking down.

In order to minimize your exposure to plastic estrogens substitute glassware for plastic whenever possible. Do not cook or warm food in plastic containers (even ones that say microwave safe!).

Do not place leftovers into plastic storage containers until they have cooled. Do not use plastic water bottles or reuse single use water bottles. Do not place hot beverages in plastic cups. Look for phthalate-free teething toys.

Stress leads to a build up of acidity in the body. When the body's pH is acidic the detoxification processes do not run as quickly as they could. Stress also depletes vitamins, such as the B complex, which are needed by the liver to function. Supplemental programs for detoxification and stress management include B vitamins, lipotropic factors, liver supportive herbs, like milk thistle, and adrenal supportive herbs, like Siberian ginseng and licorice.