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Herb Valley Probiotics Good Bacteria for Gut Health Acidophilus 50 Capsules
Description
Lactobacillus acidophilus and
Bifidobacterium animalis are bacteria that
are essential to the digestive system. They
are life, good bacteria that beneficially
affects the host by improving its intestinal
microbial balance. Since probiotics do not
permanently colonise the host, they need to
be ingested regularly for any health
promoting properties to persist1.
Therapeutic Benefits
· Aids and assists in the relief of
flatulence2,3
· May assist in the management of
medically diagnosed irritable bowel
syndrome4,5,6
· Aids and assists in the relief of
constipation7,8
· Helps maintain healthy digestive
function9,10
· Assists or helps in the maintenance or
improvement of general well-being1
· Relief or treatment of diarrhoea11,12
Active Ingredients
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 2 billion
Bifidobacterium Animalis 2 billion
Non Active Ingredients
· Dextrose anhydrate
· Potato starch
· Microcrystalline cellulose
· Magnesium stearate
· Gelatin
· Titanium dioxide
Regulatory Information
ARTG Number: 110243
Revision Information
Last Revised 06/01/2005
100280 probiotics 05-01.doc
Disclaimer
This information is general in nature and
should not be used for diagnosing or
treating a health problem or disease.
This information is not intended to replace
the advice of qualified health care
practitioners.
This information is being continually
updated and is subject to change without
notice.
No warranty or guarantee of a cure is
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regarding the use or the results obtained
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The information contained herein should
be used at your own discretion.
References:
1)Macfarlene GT & Cummings JH 1999, Probiotics
and prebiotics: can regulating the activities of
intestinal bacteria benefit health? BMJ, vol. 3
pp. 999-1003.
Recommended Daily Dosage
Adults and Children over 12 years Take
one capsule three times daily with meals.
Take with a full glass of water.
Or as directed by your Healthcare
Practitioner.
This product is not recommended for use
in children six years and under.
Additional Information
No added sugar, salt, yeast, gluten, wheat,
corn, preservatives, artificial colours and
sweeteners. Lactose free.
Medicine Interactions
None recorded.
Caution
If symptoms persist, consult your
Healthcare Practitioner.
Contains sugar.
Drink plenty of water.
If diarrhoea persists for more than 48
hours, seek medical advice.
This product may contain residues of milk
protein, and is therefore not recommended
for people who are allergic to milk
proteins. However, this product is lactose
free and is suitable for people with lactose
intolerance.
Storage
Store below 250C in a dry place away from
sunlight.
Packaging
Code Quantity
100280 30 Hard Gelatin
Capsules
2) Di Stefano M et al 2004, Probiotics and
Functional Abdominal Bloating, J Clin
Gastroenterology, vol. 38, no.2, pp. S102-S103.
3) Nobaek S et al 2000, Alteration of intestinal
microflora is associated with reduction in
abdominal bloating and pain in patients with
irritable bowel syndrome, Am J Gastroenterology,
vol. 95, no.5, pp. 1231-1238.
4) Gionchetti P et al 2000, Probiotics in infective
diarrhoea and inflammatory bowel diseases, J
Gastroentero Hepatology, vol. 15, pp. 489-493.
5) Gionchetti P et al 2000, Oral bacteriotherapy as
maintenance treatment in patients with chronic
pouchitis: A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial,
Gastroenterology, vol. 119, pp. 305-309.
6) Saggioro A 2004, Probiotics in the treatment of
irritable bowel syndrome, J Clin Gastroenterology,
vol. 38, no.2, pp. S104-S106.
7) Borody T et al 2004, Bacteriotherapy using fecal
flora: toying with human motions, J Clin
Gastroenterology, vol. 38, no.6, pp. 475-483.
8) Hamilton-Miller JMT 2004, Probiotics and
prebiotics in the elderly, Postgrad Med J, vol. 80,
no.946, pp. 447-451.
9) Duggan C, Gannon J & Walker WA 2002,
Protective nutrients and functional foods for the
gastrointestinal tract, Am J Clin Nutr, vol. 75, pp.
789-808.
10) Sullivan A & Nord CE 2005, Probiotics and
gastrointestinal diseases, J Intern Med, vol. 257,
pp.78-92.
11) Heyman M 2000, Effect of Lactic Acid
Bacteria on Diarrheal Diseases, J Am Coll Nutr,
vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 137S-146S.
12) D'Souza AL et al 2002, Probiotics in
prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhoea: meta-
analysis, BMJ, vol. 324,pp.1361-1367.
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