Gastro Flora DF

NutriCology Gastro Flora L. acidophilus, L. casei, L. rhamnosus, B. longum This combination of 4 beneficial probiotic bacteria consists of L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, L. casei and B. longum, providing support for intestinal microbial balance in both the small and large intestines. Lyophilized (freeze dried). Non-Dairy and Gluten-Free. Helps maintain a healthy intestinal probiotic balance Supports the structure and functional integrity of the epithelial lining May boost immune response and support resistance Can produce vitamins, enzymes, and organic acids that support normal intestinal pH Ingredients Serving Size: 3 Vegetarian Capsules Amount/Serving Lactobacillus rhamnosus UAL-r06™ (4.8 Billion CFU) 24 mg Lactobacillus casei UALc-03™ (4.8 Billion CFU) 16 mg Bifidobacterium longum UABl-14™ (1.2 Billion CFU) 12 mg Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 (1.2 Billion CFU) 6 mg Other Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, FOS, rice flour, stearic acid.  Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 to 3 capsules, two or three times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Warning: This product is heat sensitive and should be shipped next day air, Mon-Wed (Thursday am by special arrangement). If you choose another shipping method during checkout, your completion of the order verifies that you take full responsibility for the condition of the delivered product. Not recommended for international shipping. Storage: Stable at room temperature. Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.  More Info An optimally functioning intestinal system is crucial to the health of the whole body. The human gastrointestinal tract harbors trillions of microorganisms, some beneficial to our health and some not. The cells that line the intestines, called villi, form a single layer that regulates digestion and absorbs the digested products. Friendly (probiotic) bacteria live attached to the villi, finding food and shelter, and in turn providing benefits to their host. Probiotic bacteria naturally occur in fermented foods, such as live culture yogurt and sauerkraut. Nobel Prize laureate Elie Metchnikoff observed in the 19th century that people in the Balkans who ate yogurt and other foods cultured with lactobacilli were longer-lived. He theorized that ingestion of lactobacilli could prolong life by competitively inhibiting undesirable microbes, preventing them from taking up residence and producing toxins. Intestinal dysbiosis occurs when unfriendly bacteria imbalance probiotic bacteria. Factors that can promote dysbiosis include antibiotics, steroids including birth control pills, alcohol, bacterial infections, stress, traveling or a poor diet. Trillions of probiotic microflora are found in the healthy small and large intestines, from up to 400 strains. They can support the structure and functional integrity of the epithelial lining by helping to metabolize vitamins, minerals and hormones, improve intestinal motility and assist in detoxification. They can boost immune function, and have been shown to support resistance. They produce metabolites such as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, bacteriocins and acetic acid that normalize the pH of the intestine and promote a healthy micro-ecological balance. They support healthy conditions in the vagina, and cholesterol within normal levels. They can produce lactase, the enzyme that digests lactose (milk sugar). When probiotics are depleted, supplemental probiotic bacteria are often needed in large amounts – in some cases, ten billion colony forming units (CFU) per day or more may be needed to restore intestinal balance.