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Probiotic Value
January 16, 2012
10:53 am
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bwatson
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Jack,

You didn't mention which Ultimate Flora you have been using, however they ALL have at least 10 strains of bacteria and at least 15 billion cultures per serving, except for the children's probiotics. The exact strains can differ product to product (note "such as" and "may"). Children have somewhat differerent needs.

Ultimate Flora far exceeds the recommendations you've pasted.

Also, Ultimate Flora does not need to be refrigerated.

All Ultimate Flora is guaranteed potency through product expiration.

This is good information on probiotics.

I hope this puts your mind at rest.

Brenda Watson

January 13, 2012
7:12 pm
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jkryder
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I've been taking Ultimate Flora Senior FSmileormula 30 billion for some time now. Recently I read the following from Dr. Blyweiss on another site:

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2) A good probiotic… because nothing else works until your gut does
It doesn't matter how well you eat or how many supplements you take if your gut isn't working right. Without the proper bacteria and enzymes in the lining of your digestive tract, you could be eating like a king…and still starving for basic nutrition. In fact, sadly, this is all-too-common among older and elderly adults.
Look for a probiotic that contains several varieties of Lactobacillus, such as Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Lactobacillus casei. You also want a product that contains several types of Bifidobacteria, a colon colonizer. These may include Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium breve and Bifidobacterium infantis.
 

Hint #1: Be sure to refrigerate your probiotics if they come refrigerated…if the bacteria isn't alive when you take it, there's not much point. Also, there are those probiotics now formulated without refrigeration to work just as effectively at room temperature. Read the label carefully.
 

Hint#2: When checking the actual number of bacteria, look for at least 5 billion colony forming units (cfu) per dose. And here is a commonly overlooked number: how many cfu's will there be at time of product expiration, not at the time of manufacture. You don't want to wind up with a minimally effective probiotic a few weeks after purchase.
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It lists different ingredients for a good probiotic formula as well as stressing having at least 5 billion colony forming units per dose.

Does this mean I am getting short-changed by using Ultimate Flora?

 

Looking forward to your answer.

 

Jack

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