Download Bifidophilus - Flora Force

Bifidophilus - Flora Force
Stock #4100 (90 capsules)
Unfortunately, many probiotic products in the shops are made with
dairy, contain sugar and aspartame. Also those products offer very
little protection to the friendly flora from being destroyed by your
stomach acid. NSP’s Bifidophilus is the ideal probiotic
supplement. It is milk-free, sugar free, additive free and is
encapsulated so the friendly flora are not released until the lower
levels of the digestive tract. Bifidophilus contains two different
strains of intestinal flora in each capsule, lactobacillus acidophilus
and bifidobacterium longum. Both types of bacteria are “friendly”
microorganisms which naturally inhabit the intestinal tract, aiding
digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as enhancing immune
function.
Bifidobacteria are the most predominant intestinal flora in a
healthy body, inhabiting primarily the large intestine. These
microorganisms naturally secrete acids (acetic, formic, lactic, etc.) which inhibit the growth of toxic
bacteria. Bifidobacteria also manufacture volatile fatty acids such as caprylic acid, which prevent
the overgrowth of Candida albicans (yeast). The protective functions of bifidobacteria are most
obvious in infants, as they are essential for the development of a child’s natural defences.
Bifidobacteria, which naturally occur in breast milk and are passed to the infant via breastfeeding,
are rarely found in infant formulas. This lack of protective flora often results in the development of
thrush, an oral form of Candida albicans, in bottle-fed babies.
Bifidobacteria also safeguard the body and reduce liver stress by neutralizing harmful substances
(ammonia, free amino nitrogen, phenols, etc.) which may not have been eliminated by the body’s
tissue-based cleansing functions. Furthermore, bifidobacteria produce substances which enhance
intestinal function and prevent constipation and diarrhoea.
Acidophilus flourish in the small intestine where they assist in the production of enzymes and
stimulate enzyme activity, thus enhancing more efficient assimilation of nutrients. Acidophilus
produce acidophilin, a natural antibiotic substance; lactase, the enzyme responsible for digesting
lactose (a milk sugar); certain B-complex vitamins, including B1, B2, B12 (acidophilus are the most
plentiful source of B12), biotin and folic acid; and vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting
and for the production of osteocalcin, the primary protein component of bone.
Acidophilus inhibit the overgrowth of harmful intestinal microorganisms, such as Candida albicans
and the putrifactive or coliform bacteria which cause flatulence and putrification in the colon.
Acidophilus create an acidic environment which is intolerable to such “undesirables,” and
outperform these microorganisms in the competition for food sources and living space in the colon.
Acidophilus protect the intestinal mucosa, prevent constipation and diarrhoea, enhance bowel
elimination, as well as aid digestion, assist in metabolizing calcium, provide essential nutrients for
building the blood, control the buildup of serum cholesterol, and stimulate the body’s immune
system by assisting white blood cells in fighting disease-causing pathogens.
An article in Clinical Nutrition reports Lactobacillus acidophilus help to prevent the formation of
carcinogenic growths in the intestinal tract. Further studies have confirmed the anti-carcinogenic
and antitumour activity provided by these bacteria.
Researchers have begun studying Lactobacillus acidophilus for the treatment of urinary tract
infections and vaginal yeast infections. According to a study published recently in the Journal of the
American Medical Association, women using vaginal suppositories containing Lactobacillus
acidophilus experienced 79% fewer urinary tract infections than during the previous year.
Individuals having had antibiotic therapy, colonics, diarrhoea, enemas or prolonged cleansing which
can reduce healthy intestinal flora should consider probiotic supplementation. Furthermore, since
acidophilus supply the greatest source of vitamin B12, those with anaemia may find acidophilus
supplements helpful, as sufficient levels of B12are essential for proper utilization of iron in the
body.
Each capsule of Bifidophilus-Flora Force contains 2.5 billion Lactobacillus acidophilus, 1 billion
Bifidobacterium longum cultures, and 100mg of fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a dietary fibre, in a
base of carrot powder to assist proliferation of these bacteria. Cultures are freeze-dried to preserve
viability and each capsule is enteric-coated so the contents will not be released until they reach the
intestines. This product contains no corn, wheat, soy products or preservatives. Store in the
refrigerator or freezer to maintain viability of live bacteria.
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) occur naturally in various fruits, grains, vegetables, and especially
in Jerusalem artichokes. FOS serve as food for these microorganisms to ensure their proliferation in
the intestines.