Acidophilus - Not All Bacteria is Bad There are over 100,000 billion viable bacteria in your digestive system made up of some 400 different kinds. Maintaining a proper balance between “friendly” bacteria and bad bacteria is important to good health.

With the explosive use of antibiotics today, many people may experience unexpected side effects as the good bacteria are destroyed along with disease causing bacteria. Along with decreased digestive function, you may also experience gas, bloating, toxicity, or bad breath. This also leaves the system vulnerable to an overgrowth of candida. Restore Digestive System to Proper Balance Vitabase’s Acidophilus (also known as Lactobacillus acidophilus or L. acidophilus) is a probiotic. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing live bacteria taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the body. These supportive bacteria can help restore the digestive system to a proper balance and reduce or eliminate many undesired side effects. By suppressing destructive yeasts and bacteria, a healthy balance is achieved providing you with maximum benefits.

Ongoing research has revealed a number of possible uses for Acidophilus. Acidophilus works to break down food in the small intestine and leads to the production of lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, as well as other products which help suppress detrimental organisms. Acidophilus also helps produce lactase, an enzyme which breaks down milk sugar (lactase) into simple sugars. This may aid individuals with lactose intolerance. This helpful bacteria is also key in production of vitamin K.

There is strong research to show that L. Acidophilus may be helpful in dealing with bacterial vaginosis. Other uses include the possible reduction or prevention of some diarrheas and alleviation of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and, possibly, inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). 500 Million Viable Cells Per Capsule Everyone needs these helpful bacteria. Acidophilus helps synthesize important vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes. Vitabase’s Acidophilus Capsules contain a minimum of 500 million viable cells per capsule. Lactobacilli acidophilus and L. burglaricus will help you maintain and restore normal intestinal flora.

Restore your digestive system’s health using Vitabase’s Acidophilus Capsules. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee means you can order with confidence. Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one capsule, two (2) to three (3) times daily, during meals, or as directed by a health care professional. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) Ingredients Per Serving % DV Lactobacilli blend (L.acidophilus La-14, L. bulgaricus Lb-64) (500 Million viable cells per serving) 7 mg   * * Daily Value Not Established Notes: The Lactobacillus strains used in this blend are produced exclusively by Danisco, a world leader in probiotics. Danisco's probiotic strains are stabilized using a patented poly matrix system (patent # 6,653,062) that provides shelf stability at normal room temperature. No refrigeration required. Each Bio-Enhanced, Acid Resistant Strain (BEARS) has been specifically designed to survive stomach acid secretions during digestion. BEARS eliminates the need for enteric coating by preventing the destruction of viable cells that occurs when weaker strains are exposed to an acid environment. Other Ingredients: Capsule (gelatin, water), rice flour, microcrystalline cellulose, silica and magnesium stearate. Contains milk.

Contains No Added: salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavor.

Caution: Keep out of reach of children.

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