Good Bugs

Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Humans have always had a symbiotic relationship with these “friendly” bacteria; the bacteria need us as their host and in return, they help us keep our intestinal system in good health in a variety of ways. In the crowded microenvironment of our gastrointestinal tract, probiotic bacteria can crowd out other “undesirable” bacteria or fungi, promote regular GI function, promote urogenital health in women, release antibiotic molecules against “bad” bacteria, stimulate our immune system, increase the absorption of nutrients from our diet, and produce short chain fatty acids which can benefit the skin and liver.

Keeping the Balance

While we have regularly consumed probiotics throughout history in the form of fermented foods (like yogurt or saurkraut), the modern Western diet is lacking in these beneficial bacteria. Other factors which can upset the delicate balance between good and bad bacteria in our GI tracts include antibiotic usage, stress, low fiber/high fat diets, infection, and the
normal course of the aging process.

There are several types or “strains” of probiotic bacteria available as dietary supplements; several have been studied for their health benefits. Supplemental probiotics are very safe as evidenced by their existence in foods and beverages for thousands of years.

Jarro-Dophilus EPS™

Jarro-Dophilus EPS is #1 in Sales Volume and Units Sold, according to SPINS, a market research and consulting firm for the Natural Product Industry (SPINScan Natural, 52 Weeks Ending 10/7/06)

The intestines range from a relatively alkaline environment (pH) of the small intestine to an increasingly acidic environment in the large intestine. No one strain of bacteria can provide benefits throughout the entire length of the alimentary canal. This is the reason that Jarro-Dophilus EPS supplies eight different strains, carefully selected for their compatibility, safety, stability, and efficacy.

Jarro-Dophilus
EPS helps to safeguard and preserve the health of the entire intestinal tract with a mixture of the most important lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, and pediococci species, many of which have been the subject of clinical investigations. Jarro-Dophilus EPS utilizes the newest advances in probiotic processing techinques to provide very concentrated, stable sources of probiotic bacteria which have been carefully selected for their complimentary interaction with one another.

At the time of manufacture, Jarro-Dophilus EPS supplies 4.4 billion live organisms per capsule. In addition, Jarro-Dophilus EPS capsules are enteric-coated, which allows them to bypass the acid barrier of the stomach and therefore optimize the amount of friendly bacteria delivered to the intestines, giving superior results with fewer capsules. Each EPS capsule is blister packaged, to ensure stability, even at room temperature.

Jarro-Dophilus™

With approximately 3.4 billion live organisms at the time of manufacture, Jarro-Dophilus™ survives stomach acid and can colonize the intestines. It utilizes synergistic groups of species that benefit each other and can lead to greater health benefits.
(100 Capsules)

Bifidus Balance® + FOS

This high potency, oral probiotic is made up of four anaerobic (live without oxygen) Bifidobacteria species + FOS and is designed to support the microflora of the lower intestines, which is an anaerobic environment.
(100 Capsules)

Jarro-Dophilus™ + Inulin-FOS

Inulin-FOS is a pure, natural extract of chicory that, when consumed, is used as a food source by the beneficial bacteria residing in the colon and has a synergistic relationship with live organisms in Jarro-Dophilus™.
(100 & 200 Capsules)

Saccharomyces Boulardii

Made up of live, friendly yeast and MOS. MOS directly block bacterial attachment to the epithelial cells of the intestine. The combination of Saccharomyces boulardii and MOS provides enhanced support to the intestinal tract, promotes gut immune response and reduces undesirable bacteria.
(90 Capsules)

Yum-Yum Dophilus™

This probiotic product is great for children and is a sugar-free chewable tablet that provides four strains of beneficial bacteria and FOS.
(60 Tablets)