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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.