Perfect Probiotic For Adults 50 + (50 Billion) - 120 V-Caps - Progressive

Perfect Probiotic For Adults 50 + (50 Billion) - 120 V-Caps - Progressive

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PROBIOTIC PROTECTION FOR ADULTS 50+!Perfect Probiotic for Adults 50+ contains a strategic combination of 10 human probiotic strains, with each capsule providing 25 billion colony forming units. As with with everything, your gut changes as you age, Perfect Probiotic for Adults 50+ provides strains that decline as you age, helping to keep you feeling youthful and balanced. Containing twice the amount of Bifidobacterium than regular adult formula to help promote a more favourable bifido to lactobacillus ratio. [VCAPS]
Each capsule contains:
10.875* cfu
Bifidobacterium breve HA-129
3.750* cfu
Bifidobacterium longum HA-135 (subsp. longum)
0.250* cfu
Bifidobacterium bifidum HA-132
0.125* cfu
Bifidobacterium longum HA-116 (subsp. infantis)
8.000* cfu
Lactobacillus paracasei HA-274
0.750* cfu
Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-114
0.500* cfu
Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-111
0.500* cfu
Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122
0.125* cfu
Lactobacillus salivarius HA-118
0.125* cfu
Lactobacillus reuteri HA-188
25* cfu
*Total in billions at time of expiry
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Capsule Shell (Hypromellose, Purified Water), Potato Starch, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid).

Format

format thumbVeggie Caps

120

Dosage

Take 1 capsule with breakfast and 1 capsule with dinner for a total of 2 capsules per day. Take 2–3 hours before or after antibiotics. Keep refrigerated.

Important Information

Keep refrigerated in a closed container. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use is you have a fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pains. Discontinue use if symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen, or persist beyond 3 days. Do not use if you have an immune-compromised condition. May contain milk and soy.

Highlights
  • Supports intestinal health
  • Promotes favourable gut flora
  • Aids immune system
  • Increases absorption of vitamins and minerals
  • 100% human strains

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Manufacturer Info

Progressive Nutritionals, the producers of top-selling natural health supplements for the whole family. Their most popular supplements include Progressive multi Vitamins, including active men’s, women’s and kids, Perfect Probiotic, Perfect Probiotic for Kids, Complete Collagen and their popular Vege Essentials All in One for overall nutritional health. Buy Progressive Nutritionals quality supplements both in-store and online at National Nutrition.ca

PROBIOTICS



Probiotics aren't just essential for digestive and colon health, they also boost your health in general...



Probiotics are the beneficial microbial flora that we all need for optimal health. These "good" bacteria (and yeast) colonize our digestive and urinary tracts and the vagina in women where they grow and help to maintain the health of our mucous membranes. You can think of this in the same way as sowing your lawn with grass seed to create a thick, lush carpet of grass that can protect against the growth of weeds.
Probiotics seed your body with beneficial bacteria to help protect against the growth of pathological ("bad") microbes like E. coli and Candida. This helps no matter the location of the mucous membrane in the body: whether the vagina, bladder or GI tract. In the gut they also promote proper digestion and in some cases actually produce or functionally convert essential nutrients for our absorption and use. Many normal, bodily functions require healthy gut flora, and their effects range from healthy immune function to proper heart function and skin health.



The Types of Friendly Bacteria
In general, probiotics can be categorized by where they are used in the body. For example, there are friendly bacteria, which only grow in the small intestine and those that proliferate only in the large intestine (colon). But, believe it or not, beneficial bacteria exist in the mouth, urinary tract, stomach, vagina, and even on the surface of the skin. Certain strains colonize certain areas of the body more easily than others. More specific information can be seen below.



Lack of Healthy Gut Flora
Without healthy gut flora, a number of conditions can result including: poor assimilation of nutrients, intestinal irritation, diarrhea or constipation. Both naturopathic and medical doctors recognize the importance that the gut flora plays in overall health. Certain strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to be crucial for producing important immune factors, while others have been shown to be crucial for the reduction of bad cholesterol. Many infections are more common in those without proper body flora, including: gastroenteritis (the "stomach flu"), vaginal yeast infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and even skin conditions like acne.



Immune Regulation
Proper colonization of the gut by beneficial bacteria helps to regulate our entire immune system. Well over 70% of our immune cells are actually located in our gut tissue as "gut associated lymphatic tissue (GALT). These cells are constantly interacting with the bacteria in our gut, and having good bacteria present can help to train our immune system to be properly active against pathogens and tolerant to everything else. This is how probiotics can help to reduce and prevent autoimmune diseases such as: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel disease, psoriasis, and eczema.



Anti-infection and Detox
Candida infections can be particularly stubborn and often require long-term use of a probiotic in addition to the use of other therapies. The same need for probiotics exists in instances of food poisoning, which not only deplete gut flora, but can also cause damage to the intestinal lining; the use of a high cell count, therapeutic probiotic is therefore appropriate if you've had food poisoning. Another common use for probiotics is for preventing parasites and diarrhea while traveling. Whether the gut flora has been lost due to diarrhea or due to an intentional cleanse, probiotic supplements can perform a "rebuilding" function, helping to replenish friendly bacteria that have been depleted.



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.



Probiotic Source
There are a number of different sources of probiotics. Some companies get their strains from soil sources (like HSO's), while some get them from lab strains, and still others from strains extracted from healthy human sources. There are a mind-boggling number of strains of bacteria available of each species of bacteria. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of bacteria and it has a vast number of different strains that are labeled using a chain of letters and numbers. We know very little about the specific differences of each species, and so the medical community tends to group the bacteria by species and ignore the strain in most cases. In addition to bacteria, some probiotics are other organisms; one great example of this are beneficial yeast called S. boulardii.



Targeted Probiotic Therapy
That being said, there are particular therapeutic probiotics, which are targeted towards certain health concerns. The homeostatic soil organism (HSO) type of probiotic contains healthy bacteria from soils. In years past we would have ingested these from root vegetables grown in the ground, but in our modern sanitized world, where we purchase cleaned vegetables from supermarkets, it's difficult for us to get it from food unless we're growing them ourselves. This particular type of beneficial bacteria has been clinically proven to help remove Candida.



SPECIES OF PROBIOTIC



Lactobacillus
Probably the most commonly known probiotic available on the market, Lactobacillus has a number of health benefits. There are four major species of Lactobacillius that are commonly supplemented: acidophilus, rhamnosus, casei, and plantarum. Each has its own unique beneficial effects, although all share the common digestive, immune and anti-cancer benefits provided by Lactobacilli in general.



Bifidobacteria
This genus of bacteria is another group of lactic acid bacteria that also colonizes the gastrointestinal tract and the vagina. These are the species of bacteria that make up the vast majority of the digestive flora in infants, and some species may be the first beneficial microorganisms to be introduced to our guts through our mother's breast milk. In addition to the benefits common to most probiotics, certain strains of Bifidobacteria are particularly able to help reduce allergies and help to prevent and treat Irritable Bowel Sydrome and Irritable Bowel Disease. Some strains may also help to prevent and treat certain tumours.



Strep thermophilus
Although most of us associate Strep with a sore throat, this particular species has been found to be extremely beneficial for preventing and treating diarrhea in chemotherapy patients and those being treated with antibiotics. It may also help us digest lactose, and so may help those with sub-optimal lactase production, and Lactose Intolerance.



Saccharomyces boulardii
S. boulardii is a beneficial yeast that acts as a probiotic in the digestive tract. It is particularly useful for those who have had chronic diarrhea from C. difficile infection or even from food poisoning.



PROBIOTIC – QUICK FACTS



APPLICATIONS

· Colon health, detoxification, digestion, chemotherapy, antibiotic treatment, cancer (tumours), 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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