Probiotics have
a seasonal shipping schedule as follows:
Summer: Shipped out on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday. Orders taken on
Thursday and Friday will be held until the following Monday (except when a
holiday falls on that Monday). We
will ship these by 2-day shipping service. Faster delivery service is available - please call our
customer service department at 1-800-245-8282 to request special arrangements.
Winter: Shipped out on Monday through Friday
with 3-day shipping service. Faster delivery service is available - please call our customer service
department at 1-800-245-8282 to request special arrangements.
This product
must be refrigerated for maximum potency stability.
For Comprehensive
Replacement of the Bifidobacterium Strains
Bifido Complex™Advanced
Formula is a new, improved formulation of our Bifido Complex™ that combines
five (rather than three strains in Bifido Complex™) of the most predominant
strains of the Bifidobacterium family of lactic acid bacteria. These friendly
flora are recognized to reside in the mucosal lining of the last part of the
small intestine and are the predominant strains found to colonize the large
intestine (colon). Bifido Complex™ Advanced Formula provides supplementation of
these health promoting friendly flora to support intestinal health and
functioning.
This product has been
formulated to be inulin free and totally SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet)
legal. It is also hypoallergenic,
specially formulated to be free of milk, casein, wheat, gluten, corn, soy,
gelatin, yeast, sugar, starch,
artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors, preservatives, salicylates,
fish, tree nuts, peanuts and other common allergens. The product is manufactured using the safest and purest
ingredients available with special emphasis on the lowest possible levels of
heavy metals, pesticides, PCB’s, microbial organisms, yeasts and other
environmental impurities. Formulated
specially for the sensitive individual, capsule shells are made from plant
cellulose (pine) rather than animal gelatin which most capsules are
manufactured from.
A
healthy gastrointestinal tract contains a balance of “friendly” as well as
“unfriendly” strains of bacteria. To maintain good intestinal health, it is
important to maintain optimal conditions in the colon. To achieve those optimal
conditions, it may be necessary to replenish the good Bifido bacterial strains.
There are numerous factors that contribute to and result in these friendly
Bifidobacterium strains being destroyed or depleted, which include:
-
use of Broad-spectrum
antibiotics
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food allergies/sensitivities
-
environmental
toxins/chemicals
-
improper diet or
nutrient deficiencies
-
balance of intestinal
flora
-
exposure to numerous
medications
Functions of
Bifidobacterium
The Bifidobacterium family
of probiotics perform several important functions in the intestinal tract
including the production of lactic and acetic acids which increase the acidity
of the intestines. A healthy intestinal tract can be
supported when there are sufficient quantities of these health-promoting
friendly flora residing in the colon.
Bifido Complex™ Advanced
Formula delivers a comprehensive blend of Bifidobacterium strains including:
Bifidobacterium bifidum
(BB-02) 4.0 billion CFUs
Bifidobacterium lactis (Infantis
Bi-07)
4.0 billion CFU’s
Bifidobacterium lactis
(BL-04) 3.0 billion CFUs
Bifidobacterium breve
(BB-03)
2.0 billion CFU’s
Bifidobacterium longum
(BL-05) 2.0 billion CFUs
Total 15.0 billion CFUs
BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM
(BB-02)
Bifidobacterium bifidum is
the most prominent microorganism strain setting up residence and implanting
itself in the lining of the large intestine. B. bifidum is known for producing acetic and lactic acids,
which lowers the pH (increases the acidity), of the intestine.
BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS
(Bi-07)
The B. lactis Bi-07 strain (formerly known as B. infantis) of friendly florahas been referred to as the “infant” or “baby” bacteria because it
is the primary resident of the intestinal tract of infants following their
birth. B. lactis is known to inhabit the intestines of both infants as well as
adults although it is found in smaller quantities during the aging process. It
is considered a beneficial probiotic strain that can
safely and effectively be supplemented with infants, children and adults.
BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS
(BL-04)
B. lactis (Bl-04) is well recognized as a close relative of
the B. bifidum and other B. lactis strains of Bifidobacterium. This strain possesses
some of the same functions as the related Bifido strains and fiercely competes
for attachment sites on the mucosal membrane helping the colonization of the
product.
BIFIDOBACTERIUM BREVE
(BB-03)
B. breve stimulates
colonization of bifido strains in the large intestine, while repressing the
colonization of harmful bacteria. It also stimulates the mucosal immune response.
BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM
(BL-05)
B. longum is among the first
strains to colonize the sterile digestive tract of newborns and predominates in
breast-fed infants. Bottle-fed
infants have a different micro flora, and this may be related to the higher
risk of diarrhea and allergies in these bottle-fed babies. Therefore adding B. longum can help the
digestive system to operate smoothly, blocking the growth of harmful bacteria
and stimulating the immune system.
Dosage Recommendations:
As a dietary supplement take
1 (one) capsule daily and/or as directed by a medical practitioner. It is generally
advised that infants and small children utilize half of this suggested dose.
Follow the physician’s or other health care practitioner’s specific directions,
which may include beginning with a smaller amount of the probiotic and
gradually increasing to the recommended dose. The capsule may be opened,
divided and taken at separate times during the day.
Directions for Use:
It is recommended that the
probiotic be taken with food and/or beverages. When this is not possible the probiotic may be taken in
between meals or as recommended by a physician or other health care
practitioner. Capsule contents may be mixed in or sprinkled on cold food or
mixed with cold beverages.
Avoid the use of potent
herbs or anti-microbial foods/supplements such as garlic at the same time that
the probiotic microorganisms are supplemented, as this may adversely affect the
viability of the probiotic strains.
Availability:
Bifido Complex™ Advanced
Formula is available in a size #1 vegetable capsule providing 15 billion CFUs
per capsule. The formulation is available in an amber glass bottle that is
flushed with nitrogen to maintain control of the humidity and provide
additional assurance of the probiotics stability.
Safety Issues:
Lactic acid bacteria have
had a long history of safe use.