Acidophilus

Source Naturals Acidophilus is a specially cultured strain of viable, freeze-dried Lactobacillus acidophilus. The body relies on "friendly flora" residing in the intestines for internal protection against putrifactive yeasts and bacteria, which can secrete toxins and hoard vital nutrients. Acidophilus supports colon health by altering the microflora ecology and favoring "friendly" flora. It also manufactures some B-vitamins, especially folic acid.

Source Naturals Bifidyn™ was developed by Dr. Khem Shahani, a prominent flora researcher at the University of Nebraska. It contains two complementary form of bifidus. Bifidobacterium longum is an acid-stable and viable strain of bifidus for successful implantation into digestive tracts. Bifidobacterium bifidum is naturally found at high levels in mothers' breast milk, and is a predominant flora in healthy infants' colons. Bifidus supports human colon health by altering the intestinal ecology to favor "friendly" flora. Bifidyn's cells are specially protected before and after freeze-drying by a unique stabilizing process.

This unique Lactobacillus acidophilus employs a special freeze-drying process, used to maintain potency, stability, and shelf life. It is combined with a full spectrum of other friendly flora to help maintain a favorable balance of intestinal flora.

Source Naturals DuraFlora™ is a beneficial probiotic that forms highly resilient structures which create a protective barrier around each cell and support healthy intestinal flora. Preliminary research indicates that these protective barriers survive a variety of adverse environmental conditions and can thrive in a wide pH range. The protective nature of Bacillus coagulans (formerly known as Lactobacillus sporogenes) improves shelf stability of the product and viability of probiotic benefits.

Source Naturals FOS is a complex of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) - a group of naturally occurring carbohydrates that can help promote the growth of beneficial flora in the gastrointestinal tract. The body normally maintains a balance of "friendly" flora in the intestines; unfortunately factors such as improper diet, stress, gastrointestinal problems, and use of antibiotics may disrupt this delicate balance. FOS are long chain sugars which are indigestible by humans, but serve as the "food" for friendly flora helping to increase their numbers in the body. Scientific research conducted in Japan has shown that FOS are selectively used by friendly flora such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.