Natural Factors Ultimate Multi Probiotic Double Strength - 60 V-Caps

Each strain in the Double Strength Ultimate Multi Probiotic has undergone a stringent selection process. Our L. acidophilus was chosen after studying the probiotic properties of 95 different L. acidophilus strains. Each strain has been carefully selected for natural gastric resistance. Testing each strain shows no loss of bacteria after 3 hours at 37o in gastric solutions at pH3/pH4. The natural pH of an empty stomach is 1.5 and after eating stomach's pH goes up to 5-6. This is critical, as these strains will survive the stomach's acidity without enteric coating and reach the intestines at full potency.

Each strain has been selected for ability to grow in the presence of high bile levels. High growth in the presence of bile also maximizes probiotic potency. Antibiotic compatibility is also important. Strains are chosen so they do not interfere with the effectiveness of antibiotics but still protect from their adverse effects.

Probiotics also have been selected for established enzymatic activities. Lactic acid bacteria induce a variety of enzymatic activities that generate multiple additional health benefits. By doing so they may help to prevent several conditions: lactose intolerance, infectious diseases, urogenital and vaginal diseases and immune system deficiencies.

A common misconception is that many strains in the same blend compete with each other and compromise the quality of the product. This is not true. All of the strains in this product have undergone Strains Compatibility Testing ensuring that all bacteria are compatible and work well together. It's practically a given that if numerous strains live well together inside the intestinal tract at 37o then they will also live well together when kept refrigerated at 40. Actually, lactic bacteria are in a dormant phase when refrigerated and are only activated once they are back in their natural environment inside the intestinal tract.


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'.

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.

Contradictions
If taking antibiotics, it is advisable to restore the good bacteria quickly by taking probiotics two hours before or two hours after the antibiotics are taken. Continue to use probiotics long after the antibiotics are finished.

The good news is that use of the Double Strength Ultimate Multi Probiotic formula can prevent many infections before they start, reducing the need for antibiotics.

Additional Information: Children: Suitable for children at one-quarter the adult dose.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Although probiotics are considered safe during pregnancy and lactation, we suggest that pregnant women take the lower dose. Any pregnant woman with an active urogenital infection should always check with her health care practitioner and not self-medicate.

Seniors: No special precautions are known.