For Probiotics

Intent of product
Lactobacillus organisms are used to populate the large intestine. The purpose of this product is to provide "friendly" bacteria and food enzymes for use during periods of increased need.

Ingredients
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium logum, and Lactobacillus savlivarius are all considered probiotics.
Probiotics are micro-organisms that produce lactic acid by digesting sugars and starches, thereby producing an acid pH needed in the bowel. They do not have any effect on the predigestion or digestion of food and only work in the large intestine.

Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend
The enzymes enhance the nutritional benefits of the encapsulated ingredients.

**This formula is not meant to be used for the digestion of food.**

Resources

Goldin BR. Health Benefits of Probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998 Oct;80(4):S203-7.

B.Corthésy, H. R. Gaskins and A.Mercenier. Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics: Cross-Talk between Probiotic Bacteria and the Host Immune System; March 2007. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Vol.137:781S-790S

M. de Vrese, A. Stegelmann, B. Richter, S. Fenselau, C. Laue and J. Schrezenmeir. Probiotics—compensation for lactase insufficiency; February 2001. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 73, No. 2:421S-429S

A. M. O'Hara and F. Shanahan. The gut flora as a forgotten organ. July 2006. EMBO reports Vol. 7:688–693