MultiFlora: Acidophilus,
Bifidus, FOS (5 billion CFU/g)

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

 S U P P L E M E N T  F A C T S
 
 Serving Size 2 Capsules 50 Capsules per Bottle
Amount per Serving
 % Daily Value
L. Acidophilus and B. Longum which 1g* contain over 5 billion active Lactobacillus Acidophilus, B. Longum (including the naturally occurring metabolic product produced by Lactobacillus and Bitidus) at the time of manufacture.
1 Gram
*
 
* Daily Value (DV) has not been established
% Daily Value (DV) for adults & children 4 years of age and up. 

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Starch, Fructooligosaccharide, Magnesium Stearate.

Made from pure, quality ingredients. Contains no sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, corn, egg, dairy, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Laboratory tested to meet strict standards for potency, purity, and disintegration.

Description: Bio-Recovery MultiFlora is the source of a special strain of Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillius acidolphilus (DDS®-strain), and Fructooligosaccharides. Multi Flora is free of dairy products, corn, soy and preservatives.

Potency: Each gram (2 capsules) contains 5 billion viable Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillius acidolphilus (DDS®-strain) at the time of manufacturing.

Indications and Usages: As an aid in maintaining normal intestional flora with beneficial Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillius acidolphilus under condition of digestive disorders and following antibiotic therapy.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults and children four (4) or more years of age in the introduction of Lactobacillus and Bifidus into the intestines, take two capsules before meal, preferably in the morning. Multi-Flora ABF aids in maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal flora.

Keep refrigerated, under 40ºF.
Keep out of reach of children


Bio-Recovery is proud to offer products from
Dr S.K. Dash's research laboratory, UAS Labs.

If you are confused by all the hype surrounding probiotics,
this next article should help bring things into focus...

 

All Probiotics Are Not The Same
by S.K. Dash, PH.D.

For centuries, lactic acid bacterial strains have been used for the preservation of food for human consumption. Although the ancients wouldn't have identified the many nutrients formed by the actions of beneficial bacterial on foods, we now know our optimal health depends upon healthy gastrointestinal populations of beneficial bacteria.

My own interest in probiotics came while working as the director of the Food and Drug Administration for South Dakota from 1973 to 1979. 1 learned that some time earlier - in the 1950s - a probiotic product had been licensed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture as a drug for the treatment of the disease known as scour in pigs, which is caused by E. coli infection.

During my directorship, I discovered the probiotic to be 97 percent effective in combating E. coli infection in pigs, a cure rate as effective as the antibiotic neomycin sulfate, the standard treatment. Unlike antibiotics, the natural probiotic left no harmful drug residues in the edible portions of the pork.

Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical industry had already used millions of dollars in research, development, and promotions to dominate the market with antibiotics. There simply weren't the funds available from probiotic firms to compete with this behemoth. Little interest was shown in this wonderful approach to a serious medical problem.

Since this amazing discovery, I have made pioneering the use of probiotics as a standard supplement for a multitude of health conditions my mission. First, of course, we needed standards. That's why, while working for the FDA, I introduced probiotic product quality control standards that are now used by the entire probiotics industry.

I started my own company in 1979, UAS Laboratories, of Minnetonka, Minnesota (www.uaslabs.com), to introduce probiotics to the American public. I had found that a particular strain of lactic acid bacteria known as DDS-1 Lactobacillus acidophilus had been extensively researched at the University of Nebraska and several research.papers published showed the health benefits of this particular strain. But this DDS-1 strain had never been commercially manufactured and available to the consumer until UAS Laboratories offered it to the public as DDSI- Acidophilus capsules, tablets and powder in 1979. Later, we began manufacturing DDSI- Junior and DDSII-Plus using L. acidophilus, Bifidus longum, Bifidus infantis and fructooligosaccharides.

Not All Probiotics Are The Same.

Unfortunately, I have also found that with the explosion of consumer interest in probiotics that not all supplements are the same. All probiotic products do not have similar nutritional and therapeutic values. The name probiotic does not mean anything unless it contains the right strain, in the right amount, in the right (viable) condition for the intended use.

Not surprisingly, researchers examining probiotic products have found that some 70 to 80 percent of samples tested do not measure up to their label claims. These researchers have found that about half of the tested samples did not have even 10 percent of the claimed number of live microorganisms not listed on the label.

I want you to be able to get the best probiotic supplements available. Here are some tips for being sure that you purchase a quality supplement:

  • All probiotic supplements lose their potency when they are exposed to oxygen, moisture, and heat. For that reason, probiotic supplements should be refrigerated to maintain their potency and viability. Many supplements are not refrigerated, however, and quickly lose their potency.
  • Many probiotic combinations lack research. The manufacturers use many different bacteria simply to brag about how many bacteria they have. No studies exist showing they are compatible and experts agree too many different bacteria may be antagonistic to each other. Some bacteria are not even natural to the human gut and may pose problems down the road.
  • I believe it is imperative to select bacteria for incorporation in probiotic supplements that are on the federal GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list. For example, Lactobacillus acidophilus species and some Bifidobacterium species are considered GRAS.
  • Following on this, any new bacterial culture that has no history of prior safe use in humans should be subject to toxicological studies prior to incorporation in any probiotic supplement. We want to know that the bacteria are benefiting, not harming the host.
  • Additionally, the bacteria should adhere to the intestinal walls and proliferate. The probiotic strain must also be proven to survive stomach acids in live human subjects. Not all strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus and other probiotic strains are acid-resistant. Selecting acid resistant strains of L. acidophilus and other probiotics, as offered by Bio-Recovery, is the key to the success of the probiotic supplement.
  • Prefer well-studied probiotic bacteria. Why stick with a few proven probiotic bacteria when multiple combinations sound so enticing? Results. Having the very best probiotic bacteria in sufficient quantities will outperform combinations of convenience, which are cheaper to produce and sound impressive, but are not the superior bacteria your body needs.
  • Some companies are marketing their products as Lactobacillus sprogens, which are not real Lactobacillus products. Consumers should stay away from unknown and unproven products.
  • Prefer non-dairy probiotics if you have dairy allergies or yeast infections.
  • Exposure to oxygen decreases the stability of probiotic bacteria. For this reason, eliminating oxygen from and including nitrogen in probiotic supplement bottles can enhance the stability of probiotics. Prefer products with nitrogen-flushed packaging, which helps keep the probiotic viable longer.
  • In order to know more about the keeping qualities of a probiotic product, it is important to know that the supplement is tested for viable microorganisms at the time of manufacturing and at the expiration date. This quality control procedure is important to the manufacturer as well as the consumer. The viable cells are guaranteed as CFU (colony forming units) per gram at the time of probiotic supplement packaging. If the supplement does not list the amount in CFU form, it may not be a quality supplement. Consumption of probiotic supplements with two to five billion CFU per day is necessary to have any chance of offering significant beneficial effects.
  • Fortification of probiotics with prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS) enhances the value of the probiotic supplement by providing a nutrient that selectively enhances the growth of friendly cultures.

 

  

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