Dr. Fuhrman’s Favorite Flora

Identify Certified Probiotics for optimal benefits and healthy digestion.

3 things make this flora distinctive:

1. The NCFM pure strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus is simply the most highly researched organism with documented health benefits.
2. 15 billion organisms per serving guaranteed with the strains used tested for cell adherence and viability in the bowel.
3. Bifidobacterium lactis — strain BL–01 is the strongest agent for intestinal immunity and normalizing motility.

No probiotic formula can guarantee the health benefits of the flora utilized without scientific identification of the strain and certification of the potency. This flora is guaranteed identity–certified. The powder is great for children. Keep refrigerated upon arrival to maximize potency.

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Your digestive tract plays a vital role in your overall health. A normal intestines contains multiple strains of bacteria. Even though both friendly and harmful bacteria coexist in this environment, good health necessitates that the friendly bacteria overwhelm the potentially harmful ones. The proliferation of the unhealthy bacteria which occurs from antibiotics, other medications, poor diet, can damage the intestinal lining leading to increased intestinal permeability, increasing risk of allergies and autoimmune disease. Chronic fatigue, gas and bloating, diarrhea, skin rashes, food sensitivities, eczema and others can be influenced by this unfavorable balance of bacteria and the unfavorable digestive environment that results.

Research into the therapeutic potential of probiotic species has flourished in the last 5 years, establishing the clinical usefulness of certain strains of bacteria. Probiotic strains vary greatly in quality and resulting health benefits. Of the probiotic species and strains, L acidophilus NCFM has been shown to be the most effective as it survives in the bowel and adheres to the intestinal wall to establish itself.

Favorite Flora features 15 million organisms of highly active, well–researched strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium lactis (formally known as Biffidobacterium infantis. Many similar products do not contain information on the number of viable organisms present through the end of the shelf life and the do not indicate accurately the species and strain of the bacteria.

These favorable organisms promote healthy immunity and the health of the intestinal mucosal barrier for optimal digestion and assimilation of nutrients.

The strains utilized are those that have been found most effective at inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria and enhancing immune defenses.

Fructooligosacharides are indigestible carbohydrates that are used by friendly bacteria to aid in the number and viability of organisms living in the gut. They lower colonic PH which can improve bowel movements, and therefore they are considered to have a further role in preventing colon cancer.

Refrigeration ensures maximum potent, and the brown glass bottles are kept refrigerated since manufacturing. However, it can be left un–refrigerated for a few weeks without losing potency. It is suggested that you re–refrigerate it at your home for maximum stability and potency.

Benefits Include:

• Preventing and ameliorating allergic reaction such as atopic dermatitis and eczema.
• Reducing respiratory infection and ear infections, especially in children.
• Animal studies show a reduction in colon tumor and polyps.
• Improving digestive function and bowel symptoms for those with indigestion, reflux and irritable bowel syndrome.
• Strengthen the mucosal barrier of the bowel and improve immune function.
• These strains have demonstrated documented improvement in Crohn's and ulcerative colitis as documented in medical studies.

Who should take Dr. Fuhrman’s Favorite Flora?

1. All people should take some occasionally, (once or twice weekly) especially those not eating fermented foods.
2. Those with digestive complaints may require higher levels of bacteria on a regular basis.
3. Those taken antibiotics should repopulate their gut with high levels of beneficial bacteria for at least 3 months after antibiotic use.
4. Those with allergic or auto–immune system disorders or inflammatory bowel disease.
5. Those with a history of urinary tract infections, hemorrhoids, yeast infections, ulcers, reflux or other digestive complaints.

What else should I do to maintain a healthy digestive tract?

Digestion and favorable flora is disturbed by a diet rich in refined foods or high in animal products. White flour and sugar favor the growth of yeast and pathogenic organisms. The beneficial flora requires a rich source of fiber found in natural unprocessed plant foods. Eating lots of raw, organic produce supplies the nourishment for large volumes of beneficial bacteria to permanently reside in the gut. Besides the immune enhancing properties, these beneficial bacteria aid in the passage of stool and help in the digestion of food.

Ingredients:
Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM Strain, Bifidobacterium lactis (formerly known as B. infantis), Fructooligosaccharides (FOS ), Rice malodextrin.

This product does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, artificial flavorings or colorings, or preservatives. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus probiotic strains consume soy and milk derived nutrients as a food source during one step of the fermentation process. No additional soy or milk derived nutrients were added outside this fermentation step. This product may not be suitable for individuals with very severe milk or soy allergies.

NET WT 1.76 OZ (50 G)
Servings Per Bottle – 70
$36.95