Probiotic Acidophilus, 100 Tablets

Description

• Friendly bacteria for the digestive and immune systems
• Lactobacillus acidophilus is naturally present in the healthy human digestive system
• Stomach friendly
• Contains a three-month supply of easy-to-swallow tablets

Acidophilus is a probiotic naturally found in the healthy human digestive tract. Puritan’s Pride Probiotic Acidophilus provides 100 million live culture Colony Forming Units (CFU) of the important acidophilus strain, La-14 for targeted support. These once daily tablets deliver friendly bacteria for the digestive and immune systems. When continuously stored as directed in the original packaging, quality and CFU are guaranteed through expiration. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Why are Probiotics Important?

Your body is home to 38 trillion microorganisms that assist in keeping you healthy. Different areas of the body, such as the skin, digestive tract, and mouth, have different communities of microorganisms and their own unique microbiomes. The digestive tract has the highest density of resident microorganisms and is the most studies.

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that provide health benefits
by supplementing the microbes naturally living in our bodies.

The roles these microorganisms play is as diverse as they are. Just like vitamins and minerals have different roles to play in promoting optimal health, different types of probiotics will have different health benefits. Some probiotic products provide a blend of different strains similar to a multivitamin. Other products take a more targeted approach by providing just one strain akin to taking a letter vitamin.

Depending on the species and strain, a probiotic may impact one or more of the following areas of health

• Digestive Health & Comfort – helps maintain optimal overall health and to reduce occasional digestive discomfort

• Microbiota Balance – Maintains a healthy balance between beneficial and less favorable microorganisms in the gut

• Immune Function – keeps you at your healthy best

• Gas & Bloating – helps keep you regular and relieve occasional gas and bloating

• Digestion & Nutrient Absorption so your body can utilize the healthy foods you eat

• Vitamin Production gut bacteria produce vitamin K and several B vitamins

What to look for on a probiotic label

CFU: CFU stands for colony forming units. This number represents the number of live, active microbial cells in a probiotic product. CFUs give a more accurate representation of the potency of a probiotic compared to products than only list mg amounts.

Strains: Some products will only identify their probiotics to the species level (ex. Lactobacillus acidophilus), look for probiotics that are identified by genera, species, and strain (ex. Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14). The strain level of identification is analogous to a dog breed. Just as it is important to know whether you are bringing home a new Chihuahua or a German Sheppard, knowing the strain in addition to the genus and species can tell you a lot about the probiotic you are purchasing.

Expiration: Look for probiotic products with guaranteed quality and CFU through the printed expiration date.

Structure/Function Claims: Probiotics are a diverse category with a wide variety of potential health benefits. Some strains provide everyday digestive support while others may support immune function, abdominal comfort or more.* Reviewing the product copy can help you better understand the health benefits so you can select the right probiotic for your unique needs.