High–strength, five-strain blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria
Provides 10 billion CFU per convenient once-daily capsule
Each capsule of Probiotic-5 provides 10 billion CFU of five beneficial bacteria strains:Lactobacillus acidophilus,Lactobacillus rhamnosus,Bifidobacterium longum,Bifidobacterium bifidumandBifidobacterium lactis. This formula combines lactobacilli and bifidobacteria to promote gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract health. L. acidophilus and B. longum maintain healthy G.I. barrier function, in part by supporting the mucosal lining of the G.I. tract. Several trials have also revealed that mixed probiotic supplementation helps maintain intestinal flora and maintain gastrointestinal comfort. A study involving elderly individuals indicated that a mixture of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria maintained healthy gut ecology.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:Hypoallergenic plant cellulose, vegetarian capsule (hypromellose, water). Ingredients used to maintain viability of probiotics (dipotassium phosphate, monopotassium phosphate, sucrose, acacia gum, trehalose, dextrose, sodium chloride).
Recommended Use: Helps support gastrointestinal health. Recommended Dose: Adults, Adolescents and Children (6 years and older): Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Take at least 2 to 3 hours before or after taking antibiotics.
Warning:Do not use this product if you have an immune-compromised condition or are taking tetracycline. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea or severe abdominal pain. Stop use and consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen, or persist beyond 3 days.
