Extra Care Probiotic Complex 80 Billion CFU - 30 Vegetarian Capsules American Health

American Health - Extra Care Probiotic Complex 80 Billion CFU - 30 Vegetarian Capsules

Your digestive system does not only help you to absorb key nutrients from foods… it's where 70% of your immune cells are located. Probiotics are friendly bacteria for your digestive and immune systems that supplement the microbiome. There are lots of reasons why your body may need to supplement with a probiotic. Maybe it's due to the normal aging process which can decrease microbial diversity. Maybe you're taking an antibiotic. Or maybe it's your diet. No matter the reason, it's important to have a good supply of friendly bacteria. Extra Care Probiotic Complex is not intended to serve as a replacement for antibiotic medications, nor should you discontinue taking prescribed medications while supplementing with Extra Care Probiotic Complex.

• Friendly Bacteria for the Digestive & Immune Systems
• Once Daily
• Guaranteed Potency Through Expiration
• Non-GMO

American Health Probiotics Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take probiotics if I am lactose intolerant?
Yes, many probiotic products are free of lactose. Check the product label for allergen statements, and always check with your healthcare practitioner before beginning a supplementation regimen.

Can I take probiotics while taking antibiotics?
Probiotic supplements should be discontinued when taking antibiotics.

When I look at the Supplement Facts Boxes of probiotic labels, some refer to the strains as "bio-active microorganisms" while others reference "CFU" or "colony forming units". What do these terms mean?
Bio-active microorganisms and "colony forming units" are interchangeable terms to denote the number of probiotic bacteria per serving.

Why are there so many different strains in a probiotic supplement? What are their benefits?
Different strains of probiotic bacteria are beneficial in different parts of the digestive tract. For example, Lactobaccilli typically colonize in the small intestine while Bifidobacteria will colonize in the large intestine.

How does acidophilus contribute to digestive health?
Acidophilus is a natural form of probiotic bacteria found mainly in the small and large intestines of the digestive tract. Probiotics is a term used to describe the "good" and "healthy" bacteria. Two main types of acidophilus are lactobacilli and bifidobacteria acidophilus, which can be obtained through fermented daily sources as live culture yogurt. However, the potency and bacteria strains vary greatly in yogurts, so if you are looking for a higher count of clinically studied strains, you may want to consider supplementation.

Your digestive tract is an important system in maintaining a healthy lifestyle through healthy digestion. It is important to supplement because, as we age, the composition of intestinal microflora can be altered due to antibiotics, poor eating habits, stress and certain health conditions that result in occasional diarrhea.

By maintaining a proper balance of intestinal microflora, we are able to increase the acidic environment of the intestines, which allows our bodies to maintain healthy bacteria. It will also support proper digestion, healthy immune function- (70% of immune cells are located in the gastrointestinal tract) – and allows us to properly absorb nutrients from the foods we eat.

What exactly is digestive health?
It is more than just an upset stomach and regularity. Research now suggests digestive health is a key contributor to immune health. Digestion is a complex process of transforming the food we eat into energy while ridding our system of waste and toxins. Not only is the gut important to digestion, but it is critical to the overall performance of the immune system. Here the gut is able to recognize and reject microorganisms that may challenge the body's defense system. Research suggests that probiotics help to support the barrier in the intestines which aid in the protection against harmful agents.

We all have both good and bad bacteria in our systems. We need the good bacteria in our digestive tract to help keep the bad bacteria in check. Probiotics have been shown to stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the intestinal tracts, help replenish depleted good bacteria after taking antibiotics, encourage proper nutrient absorption and promote immune health.

What could effect the balance of digestive health?
Ideally, the digestive tract should contain a balanced ratio of good bacteria and bad bacteria. Stress, poor diet, disease and even medications are just a few of the things that can disrupt digestion and its healthy balance of bacteria in our system. Probiotics add back the good bacteria which helps maintain this natural balance of organisms (microflora) in the intestines.

Part of the decline of the good bacteria is due to increased usage of higher and stronger antibiotics. Many of us have been told by healthcare professionals to eat yogurt because antibiotics kill both the good and bad bacteria.

Good bacteria have now become casualties in our mission to provide a cleaner and healthy world. Recently, with the introduction of "antibacterial products," we have been on a mission to rid our environment from disease and all bacteria. In combination with food safety regulations, increased additives in our foods and heat processes used to extend shelf life, neither the bad nor good bacteria are surviving the manufacturing process. To restore a level of digestive wellness, we need to put the good bacteria back into our systems.