Pro-Biotics Plus® Chewable Tabs 90 ct

How to handle and store Pro-Biotics Plus® Capsules and Chewables

All Pro-Biotics will benefit from proper storage to insure a long shelf life with full potency. Nothing in these formulas actually goes stale or bad with time. The potency will go down depending on how it is stored. If stored at room temperature we guarantee full potency through the date printed on the bottle. Since we only use fully stabilized versions of the probiotics and we formulate with more than double what we claim on the label, we can guarantee the potency that is listed on the label if left out at room temperature. When Pro-Biotics Plus® is stored in the refrigerator you can add 6 months to the life of the product. When you store Pro-Biotics Plus® in the freezer you can add one full year to the life of the product. Always keep the lid tightly closed. When you receive your product check the date and decide if you will be using the product up by that date. If not, then either refrigerate or freeze the product accordingly.

Infectious diseases continue to claim lives - Pro-Biotics Plus Offers an Immune boosting solution to help you stay healthy.

 Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and the third largest cause of death among Americans. Each year, more than 13 million people die from infectious diseases. Despite the large number of antibiotics available, sickness and disease continue to spread throughout the world as more and more antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria and viruses continue to develop. In the United States, these super germs have come about as a result of our overuse of antibiotics. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of the 150 million antibiotic prescriptions written each year are unnecessary. As more and more people continue to overuse antibiotics, bacteria strains have now become stronger than the medicine once used to combat them. The World Health Organization stated in its World Health Report 1996, that "too few new drugs are being developed to replace those that have lost their effectiveness. In the race for supremacy, microbes are sprinting ahead."

Fact: The body's immune system is the key to preventing colds and flu, and living a healthier, longer life. Lets face it, when your immune system is strong you get sick less often and recover more quickly.

Why do some probiotics need to be refrigerated and not others?

 
Probiotics are live cultures and are generally unstable at temperatures over 75 degrees. HOWEVER, the temperature inside the body is well over 75 degrees, not to mention that the probiotics would have to pass through hostile stomach acid and bile to get to the intestine. So what is the answer? The answer is to buy a probiotic supplement that contains stabilized strains of bacteria. The fact is, a probiotic that requires refrigeration is a red flag that it is not stable and will die on impact within the body. Make sure you read the label of any probiotics to be sure that the probiotics are stabilized. Also be sure that your probiotic contains prebiotics such as FOS. this is food for the good guy bacteria and helps insure colonization. Ours do not need to be refrigerated.

Make a wise choice and check the labels.

Not all probiotics are alike. Many cheap probiotics are unstable and lose their beneficial properties in the stomach before the probiotics can reach the intestine. The intestine is where the probiotics need to implant in order to seed your intestinal tract with healthy flora.

Don't take any probiotic if you can not find out what strain of bacteria are in them. Many manufacturers of both yogurt and supplements claim that this information is "commercially sensitive". Why should consumers buy and take something if they don't know if it contains the particular strain or the CFU's they want ?

Acidophilus DDS-1 strain - researched and developed by Dr. Khem Shahani over 77 years ago, has been, and still is, the most effective probiotic strain. Acidophilus  defends against the greatest number of pathogens, inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria. Called the “sticker strain,” Acidophilus has the ability to actually cling to the intestinal wall without harming it. In fact, it is best known for its ability to move undisrupted through the stomach and into the intestines where it eats away at harmful bacteria. It is known for reducing the occurrence of occasional constipation and diarrhea, increasing nutrient uptake (especially calcium) and supporting healthy skin conditions.

B. bifidum - is normally found in the mucus membrane lining of the large intestine and  vaginal tract, here it attaches to the walls, removing yeast that would further lower the pH levels and allow bacteria to grow.  Supplementation has been shown to modify intestinal flora, support healthy liver function and protect against the damaging effects of radiation. It also helps control occasional diarrhea and other intestinal disturbances.

B. infantis - normalizes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and can crowd out some strains of E. coli. According to the Journal of Applied Bacteriology, B. infantis is part of an important group of microorganisms, which are considered to exert a range of biological activities related to human health. This particular strain of probiotic has also been shown to produce compounds useful toward supporting intestinal health.

B. longum - aids in the cleansing and health of the colon and liver. It is also known for supporting normal breast health.

L. casei - is reported to be one of the most potent defenders from Listeria bacteria. It is also known for its ability to induce an immune response that is helpful in supporting a healthy urinary tract.

L. plantarum - can be found in naturally fermented foods. In your body it is found in the large intestine where it helps to break down protein into usable nutrients, thus normalizing inflammation.

L. rhamnosus - is one of the more highly studied probiotic strains, primarily used in support of normal gastrointestinal health. It also aids the body in balancing the normal flora ecology and supports a healthy urinary tract.

L. salivarius - has been shown through research to produce a high amount of lactic acid, which can inhibit the growth of H. pylori bacteria.

Streptococcus thermophilus - is known for repairing free radical damage from aging, stress, antibiotics, chlorinated water and other chemicals. It also contains an antioxidant that helps normalize inflammation and protect against the toxins present in the Standard American Diet.

Zinc - serves many functions, including acting as a constituent to at least 25 enzymes involved in digestion and metabolism. Research indicates that the health of the body’s natural killer cells may be dependent on zinc intake for normal growth and development. Zinc is very important for proper function of the thymus gland and thymus hormones, as well as cellular immunity.

Prebiotics - Inulin FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) – is one of the best-known prebiotics. FOS is a class of simple carbohydrates found naturally in certain plants, such as Jerusalem artichokes, onions and bananas. It is known to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and has been shown to stimulate growth of Bifidobacterium in the colon, facilitating good colonization. Supplementing with FOS can greatly increase metabolic activity in the colon and help relieve constipation and reduce the production of intestinal putrefactive substances. Healthy colon function is vital to a properly functioning immune system.

This product is Gluten free,soy free, Non-GMO, Corn Free, Chemical Free, No Artificial Colors or Preservatives.  All Natural Ingredients, Certified by NSF International and in full compliance with GMP Requirements for Dietary Supplements.  We also have a third party testing lab test for impurities.

Chew one tablet at each meal or as directed by your natural health professional.

It is a mixed fruit flavor chewable tablet.

Probiotics implant much better when they travel with food. It gives them more opportunity to jump off the train, so to speak, and set up camp.

Also, all the other nutrients will absorb better when they go through the intestinal tract slower. For extended freshness refrigerate after opening.

Indications
For people who drink carbonated beverages, chlorinated water, coffee and alcohol, eat fatty foods, get stressed or become overly tired, we unknowingly kill the good bacteria in our bodies.

Even the foods we eat to keep healthy, like meat, poultry and milk, often contain antibiotics that further reduce the levels of good bacteria. For most Americans, this means every day we negatively influence our bodies' ability to stay healthy. So we need to take probiotics everyday.

1. What type of research is behind the Pro-Biotics Plus ® formula?

Pro-Biotics Plus ® combines the latest research and clinical studies on immunity into one powerful formula. Each ingredient has been independently researched by the most respected names in its field. For example, the probiotics in Pro-Biotics Plus ® were selected after consulting with Dr. Khem Shahani from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Shahani is recognized as the world’s foremost authority on beneficial bacteria supplementation and is a pioneer in the discovery of DDS-1 Acidophilus. Pro-Biotics Plus ® is a formula you can trust because its ingredients are clinically tested and proven.

2. I heard that you should not take immune boosters daily. Is this true?

This is not true for Pro-Biotics Plus®. Products that contain herbs such as Goldenseal and Echinacea should not be used over long periods of time because they are not supportive of the immune system but rather force it to react, potentially causing an imbalance and over activity. Pro-Biotics Plus ® contains none of these herbs and can safely be taken every day.

3. Can I give Pro-Biotics Plus ® to my children?

Yes, this formula is safe for most people. For children less than 8 years of age use half the recommended adult dose. Check with a pediatrician before giving to a child 3 years or younger.

4. Why should I take this formula with a meal?

Pro-biotics implant much better when they travel with food. It gives them more opportunity to jump off the train, so to speak, and set up camp. Also, all the other nutrients will absorb better when they go through the intestinal tract slower.

5. What should I look for in a good probiotic supplement?

It is good to look for one that is high in CFU's and more than one or two strains. What is a CFU? CFU or Colony Forming Units - A unit of measurement used in microbiology that indicates the number of microorganisms present. Think of them like seeds that you are going to use to plant a garden. It is also a measure of how many bacteria (and yeast, because there are probiotic yeasts) are able to divide and form colonies. It might be easier, to think of colony forming units as being a single bacterium. If the probiotic bacteria are capable of dividing and forming colonies then that is proof that they are alive and healthy.

6. How many cfu's do I need?

For general good health, most experts recommend between 6 to 17 billion CFU's each day. Take the dose suggested on the bottle or used in successful medical trials for that health problem. For a major health problem you need to be guided by your personal health professional. Our capsules have 2.50 billion live pro-biotics per capsule of the top five immune support strains per capsules. Our chewables have 5.5 Billion CFUs per Tablet.

7. Should I take a multi strain or single strain probiotic?

A multi strain duplicates the natural process of eating probiotics in your food where you take in a variety of lactic acid bacteria. So for general good health, a multi strain probiotic that has at least both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species is best.