enerally, things of higher value, or those things perceived as being of higher value, simply cost you more.
And that pretty much applies across the board from the
place you call home, to the cars you drive, and to many of the
consumables you buy as well.
But every once in a while, something comes along that
becomes an exception to all this. Sometimes the exception is strictly a
marketing ploy of some sort... to con you into believing you're getting
more value for your hard-earned money than you really are.
For example, many automobile manufacturers compare their
products to higher end vehicles.... These manufacturers might try to
convince you their vehicle has all the bells and whistles comparable to
the higher-end vehicle... but at half the price.
At first blush, you might start believing what they say is true.
But when you dig deeper, you may find their vehicle may
have most of the tangible features of the luxury cars, but the quality
doesn't come close. Or, when you test drive their vehicle, the road-feel
is not anywhere near that of the more expensive vehicle.
This is by no means an endorsement for any auto brand,
but simply an example of how value exceptions can sometimes end up being
misleading... and how they really require you to be on your toes to
watch out for them... to do your homework.
And in the complex world of nutritional supplements, it's important for you to know...
How Perceived vs. Actual Health Value Can Be Very Dicey
Don't be fooled by very low-priced
supplements. Many are made from
cheap, unhealthy synthetic ingredients.
Many supplements claim to provide great benefits at very
low prices. But when you dig deeper you often find out that cheap,
synthetic ingredients were used.
Or, at the other end of the spectrum, the producers of
more expensive supplements try to convince you a special process or
hard-to-find ingredient is needed to justify the higher cost... in my
opinion, often times this is simply a marketing ploy.
For every one that makes it through my rigorous acceptance gauntlet, dozens upon dozens more get rejected.
I truly believe that with what I'm about to show you,
you'll see why I consider this to be one of the best health values for
your money*... a true value exception with facts to back it up... a
situation where I believe you simply will get more value for the same
amount of money.
To get started, let's take a brief trip back in time...
The History Behind Fermented Foods and Their Health Benefits
History provides us a few clues on how different cultures
promoted their intestinal health before modern times. Years ago, people
used fermented foods like yogurt and sauerkraut - as food preservatives
and as support for intestinal and overall health.
Ancient Indian culture (as well as today),
promoted intestinal health with a raw yogurt
drink called lassi - full of probiotics
Here are a few examples...
- During Roman times, people ate sauerkraut because of its taste and benefits to their overall health.
- In ancient Indian society, it
became commonplace (and still is) to enjoy a before-dinner yogurt drink
called a lassi. These Indian traditions were based on the principle of
using sour milk as a probiotic delivery system to the body.
- Bulgarians are known both for their health and their high consumption of fermented milk and kefir.
- In Asian cultures, pickled fermentations of cabbage, turnips, eggplant, cucumbers, onions, squash and carrots still exist today.
- People of the Ukraine consume probiotics from foods like sauerkraut, raw yogurt, and buttermilk.
The interesting thing was most of these dietary habits
were born from tradition... at the time, no one really knew or
understood why they were so healthy to your digestive system.*
How Probiotics Got Their Start - An Uphill Battle
Against Big Pharma
Well, things changed in the early 1900s, when Russian
scientist Elie Metchnikoff (Nobel Prize 1908) proposed that the Balkan
population enjoyed excellent health due to consumption of large
quantities of fermented milks containing beneficial bacteria.*
These 'good' bacteria were later defined as probiotics, which comes from Greek terminology meaning 'for life.'
In the 1950s, the USDA licensed a probiotic formula for
use in the digestive tract of pigs. Later on in the 1970s, the
effectiveness of the probiotics in that role in pigs was discovered.
Probiotics were later pioneered for human use.
So, what took so long to bring probiotics to the forefront in human health enhancements?*
I believe that the mere fact that large pharmaceutical
companies were able to leverage millions of dollars to market their
products pushed probiotics out of the way... relegated them to the
back-burner.
But today, the health trend has clearly begun to shift
toward natural nutrition. And that has allowed probiotics to resurface
and gain the attention they deserve.
And that's why I spend so much of my time researching
factual data on how to provide you with the best probiotic formula
available.
All this is well and good, but...
Why Are Probiotics So Vital to Your Health?*
Why do many caesarean-section infants have
less-than-optimal health after birth?
From the very first breath you take, you're exposed to probiotics.
How so?
On the way through the birth canal during a normal
delivery, a newborn gets dosed with bacteria from their mother. This
event starts colonization in the infant's gastrointestinal (GI) tract of
'good' bacteria. Compelling new research now shows many
caesarean-section infants have less-than-optimal health after birth.
This is most likely because they are not exposed to the mother's healthy
bacteria in the birth canal which would then serve to populate its own
GI tract.
As you mature, you're faced with many threats to the
beneficial bacteria in your gut... from chlorinated drinking water... to
overly-processed foods.
The 'good' bacteria in your gastrointestinal system can
only provide you with optimum health if the proper balance of different
types of bacteria is maintained in your gut.*
This is where probiotics can have a profound effect...
not just on your GI health, but on your overall health as well.* Keep
in mind, 80% of your immune system actually lives in your gut.
Probiotic formulas are available with many different
types of bacterial strains... with the most common being Lactobacillus
acidophilus. But as you'll find out shortly, not all probiotics are
created equal... and not all probiotic formulas are properly produced to
provide optimal benefits.*
In general, if formulated properly, the major benefits of a high-quality probiotic are to...
- Aid you in digesting food, particularly hard-to-digest foods and foods to which some individuals are more sensitive.*
- Enhance the synthesis of B vitamins and improve calcium absorption*
- Help you keep a healthy balance of intestinal microflora*
- (In women) Promote vaginal health*
- Support your overall immune function*
And more...
I strongly believe the key to an optimal probiotic
formula is through science-backed research by a qualified non-biased
laboratory... and through a manufacturer with rigorous high-quality
process standards in place.
You'll see more evidence of this unwavering belief I have coming up...
When's the Best Time to Take a Probiotic Supplement?
One of the confusing issues with probiotic supplements hinges around timing... when is the best time to take them?
When's the best time to take a probiotic?
See my recommendations here
Recommendations are pretty much all over the place on the best time to take them around meal times.
I can tell you when it comes to this, my team and I have
carefully researched this issue and even consulted with the one of the
foremost authorities and pioneers on probiotics...
The bottom line... my recommended approach and timing for taking a probiotic supplement are...
- Take it prior to eating breakfast with a glass of pure water
- Wait 10-15 minutes after taking
it before you eat because stomach acid from your meal could impact some
of the 'good' bacteria (you could lose 5-10%)
- Avoid taking it within 3 hours of taking any antibiotic
And talking about meals and probiotics, something I hear quite often is...
"If I Eat Yogurt, Should I Still Take Probiotics?"
You are probably wondering why using nearly any
commercial yogurt might not be as beneficial as a probiotic supplement.
After all, traditional cultures have been consuming cultured, fermented
foods like yogurt for years for digestive health promotion.
Most commercial yogurts are not a good source
of probiotics. Heat pasteurization significantly
reduces most of the 'good' bacteria benefits
The problem arises because...
- Traditional yogurts were phenomenal sources of beneficial bacteria due to their raw and unpasteurized state.
- Most of today's yogurts are pasteurized, unless
specially purchased raw and unpasteurized from a local farmer. Sadly,
pasteurization radically reduces most of the benefits.
- Even most of the yogurts certified organic by the USDA are pasteurized in some fashion.
So what, in my opinion, is wrong with pasteurization?
Well, it basically kills or sterilizes most of the
beneficial and other bacteria during the heat processing. And some
yogurts (particularly the frozen ones), don't contain any live bacteria
at all.
So, as great-tasting as many of them are, don't be fooled
by yogurt products advertising live cultures beneficial to your
digestive system... many have likely had the beneficial bacteria already
reduced or wiped out by heat-intensive pasteurization processes.
To me, this is one of those cases where it
appears that in our collective zeal to rid ourselves of every trace of
infectious agents in our food supply and homes, we may have outdone
ourselves.
As a whole, we're less exposed to bacteria now than in
the past, including beneficial bacteria. Antibacterial products, hand
sanitizers, and the like have made for a world that's a whole lot
cleaner, but is it really that much healthier?
Due to strict food safety regulations, less bacteria
(including the 'good' ones) survive the manufacturing process. Many
overly-processed products, just like yogurt, undergo pasteurization or
sterilization, which may destroy beneficial bacteria.
While this may be helpful in some ill-health prevention, it also means we are exposed to less health-enhancing bacteria.*
And with helpful bacteria less available in our food, I'm
even more convinced how crucial it is to consider supplementation with
high-quality probiotics.
But, I first must raise the caution flag and give you fair...
Warning: Make Sure You Get the High-Quality Solution
So, how do you go about finding a high-quality probiotic supplement?
First of all, before we're through, I'll help dispel
some of your guess-work with my findings on some of the latest probiotic
discoveries... and provide my recommendations as well.
But before I do that, there are some key factors I feel
differentiate the good probiotic formulas from those that are
questionable... and may even be a waste of your money.
Basically, without the following key factors, any probiotic formula can be suspect at best, unless it...
- Contains effective bacterial strains - it must be strain specific*
- Is viable and dose specific
- Remains stable and viable for long period of time
- Has the ability to survive the stomach and into the intestine
- Produces beneficial effects and thrives in the intestine*
This complicates the world of probiotics a bit because
there are so many manufacturers out there making claims on digestive
health promotion.
But you don't need to fall for any of the misconceptions... I'll help you dig through the maze and minutia as we go.
If Your Probiotic Formula Does Not Contain THIS, In My Opinion, You Shouldn't Waste Your Time
If your probiotic does not contain this specific
lactobacillus acidophilusbeneficial strain (DDS-1), you could
be wasting your time
One of the key formulation factors in a probiotic
supplement that I already mentioned, is it must contain effective
bacterial strains.* Now, as you can imagine, this is a rather complex
issue.
But of all the strains produced over the years, there is
one I believe exceeds all others... and to me, if the probiotic
formula does not contain this strain, well quite frankly, you're not
getting your best health-bang for the buck.*
I no longer consider taking a probiotic as part of my daily regimen without this strain!
This strain has the distinction of being one of the few
bacterial species for which probiotic attributes have been shown to be
effective.*
So what is this strain?
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 is the name of this highly
effective strain of beneficial bacteria*... and the 'DDS-1' is really
important. There are other strains of
Lactobacillus acidophilus out there, but without the DDS-1 specificity, your potential health benefits could come up short.*
It has been found that this specific probiotic strain
possesses vital properties important to human health.* Research at a
major Midwestern university showed how DDS-1 enhanced human health
because it colonized well in the human gut.*
Research and studies suggest DDS-1 can be effective toward enhancing human health because it...
- Adapts well to the human body because of its human origin
- Is acid and bile resistant for intestinal survival
- Helps promote your digestive health*
- Aids in supporting your immune system*
- Contributes to the good balance of your intestinal flora*
- Produces significant quantities of lactase to potentially aid in lactose intolerance challenges*
I'm convinced
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 is
one of the important and necessary strains in an effective probiotic
supplement.* Without it, I believe you're not maximizing the potential
of using this type of supplement.
But it's one thing to just explain how DDS-1 potentially
enhances your health*... it's another to provide examples of clinical
trials and research that provide compelling evidence...
Probiotic Superstrain - A Study in Health-Boosting Benefits*
Over the years, several studies have demonstrated the
diverse effectiveness of DDS-1 and help validate its potential use as a
probiotic.* Here are a few examples...
- From major Midwestern University and prestigious health center (2010)
- Conducted a review of case studies to determine whether using a
multispecies probiotic with DDS-1 could enhance bowel health.
Results: After 60 days of treatment,
most showed significant improvement in abdominal health, bloating and
occasional elimination irregularities.* This study suggests that DDS-1
may help create a healthy balance of microflora in the gastrointestinal
tract.*
- From Gut (2003) - DDS-1 helped to support the health of human epithelial cell lines when evaluated as part of a probiotic blend. *
- (1997) - In animal research, isolated
evaluation of DDS-1 supported the normal production of immune
components.* DDS-1 performed this better than three other strains of
Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bfidobacterium bifidum.*
These are but a few examples why I believe DDS-1 plays a key role in optimal health when you use a probiotic supplement.*
Don't Spend Potentially More on a High-Quality Probiotic
If You Don't Have to...
One controversial area of discussion involving probiotic supplements involves survivability.
By survivability, I mean the ability of the
'good' bacteria released by the supplement to survive and reproduce in
your intestinal tract.
Why is this so important?
Well, if the beneficial bacteria are
destroyed by your stomach acid and intestinal bile, your GI tract won't
be able to take advantage of the potential health benefits.*
Many theories abound on how to solve this...
many I believe are not necessary and just waste your money. This gets
back to the value perception issue once again.
Many probiotic manufacturers want you to
believe that a special type of coating, called enteric coating, is
necessary for the beneficial bacteria to survive. Basically, enteric
coating is a type of layer put on the capsule itself to supposedly
ensure survival of the beneficial bacteria in your GI tract.
I have several issues with enteric coating that can be summed up as follows...
- It's an expensive process - The cost you pay for a high-quality enteric
coated probiotic supplement with significant numbers of CFUs often
becomes highly inflated due to the expensive enteric coating process.
- In my opinion these enteric coatings are unnecessary for GI survival
- According to probiotic experts, selecting specific acid and bile
resistant strains coupled with high-quality manufacturing processes,
negate the need for enteric coating. In fact, the process of enteric
coating could potentially reduce the viability of live beneficial
bacteria altogether.
- Many enteric coatings use synthetic ingredients
- There are few uses of natural enteric coating because this adds even
more cost. Most enteric coated probiotics are treated with a polymer of
acrylic acid... a synthetic chemical often sprayed onto the capsule.
And what about raw, unpasteurized yogurt,
sauerkraut, fermented milk and kefir consumed as traditional foods for
generations to boost digestive health? The beneficial probiotic bacteria
within these foods have not had difficulties surviving stomach acid and
intestinal bile.
So, why would a high-quality probiotic supplement require some sort of coating to enhance the survivability of the contents?
Well, in my opinion, it doesn't. And I
believe the added cost is not only an unnecessary expense to you, but
may be an added health detriment as well... if the coating is synthetic.
Many probiotic manufacturers have created a
perception of greater value to justify the higher cost of their enteric
coated probiotics. Guess what? In my opinion, the value is not there so
you can simply just avoid them.
I'll show you what I consider to be a much more robust and less costly solution coming up...
Little-Known Complement Adds 'Spice' to Probiotic Formula
With much of the attention focused on
probiotics, there is a little known complement to probiotics called
prebiotics that play an important role in your digestion.*
Pure raw honey is an excellent source of prebiotics
So, what are prebiotics?
Prebiotics help keep beneficial bacteria
healthy.* They basically are non-digestible foods that end up in your
digestive system to help beneficial bacteria (probiotics) grow and
flourish.*
The prebiotics that feed the 'good' bacteria in your GI
tract primarily come from carbohydrate fibers called oligosaccharides
that you don't digest.* They remain in your digestive system to help
boost the growth of beneficial bacteria.*
Natural sources of prebiotics include …
- Fruits...
- Raw Honey...
- Legumes...
I believe adding prebiotics to a high-quality probiotic benefits the
entire formula.* But this is a complex process and not easily produced
at an economically feasible cost... until now.
More coming up on how my probiotic solution provider has found a solution for this. But first...
If You're Currently Taking Or Are Considering Taking Probiotics, I Recommend That You Make Sure It Has These...
Here's my list of 'must-haves' in a probiotic formula. And if you're
familiar with my current probiotic formula on my site, you'll recognize
some identical requirements and some new ones as well.
See, as time goes on, research and technology are creating moving
targets of improvement in probiotics... and I want to make sure you have
every opportunity to take advantage of newly uncovered health-promoting
properties.*
Now, to the demanding list... my 'must-haves' in a probiotic formula...
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Contains specific super-strain Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 |
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Shows high potency through independent lab test |
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Works together with prebiotics for improved probiotic performance* |
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Is stable at room temperature for at least 2 years |
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Is non-dairy, free from soy, corn, wheat, and gluten, and is non-GMO |
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Helps maintain a healthy flora, promotes digestion, and supports immune function* |
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Adapts naturally to the human body due to its human origins |
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Is acid and bile resistant to naturally survive the stomach and intestinal transit |
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Produces natural enzymes, vitamins, lactic acid, and hydrogen peroxide |
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Utilizes nitrogen packaging and is freeze-dried |
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Comes available in vegetable-based capsules |
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Is backed by academic and scientific research with patents and trademarks, and awards |
|
Now, you can use these rigorous criteria to find a probiotic formula
that matches up... but you'll probably have a difficult time.
Why is that?
Well, I set the bar about as high as I could based on new
data my team and I uncovered. I really didn't expect to find any
formula satisfying all of the requirements. At this point, you probably
agree how challenging this is as well.
But, all I can say is I was pleasantly surprised when I
found a new innovative formula that not only nailed my requirements, but
exceeded them as well.
Here's what I found...
A Formula So Robust It Has Become a Cornerstone in
My Daily Supplement Regimen
You don't need to look any further. My new
Complete Probiotics is the best of the best in providing everything I was looking for... and more.
Not only will it eventually completely replace the
current probiotic formula on my site, it will immediately become part of
my personal daily regimen... a rare occasion at best. In fact, I view
high-quality probiotics as more important than a multi-vitamin.
Here's a breakdown of the 10 specific beneficial bacteria strains in
Complete Probiotics to deliver health-promoting benefits...*
|
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1
- You already know the extraordinary benefits of this superstrain.
Because it is of human origin, it works exceptionally well in your GI
tract.* |
|
Lactobacillus casei - Works with other helpful organisms, and helps to encourage the growth of other beneficial bacteria.* |
|
Lactobacillus plantarum - Has been shown to be resistant to low pH conditions and able to survive bile concentrations in your intestine.* |
|
Lactobacillus salivarius - Promotes intestinal health and helps support your oral health as well.* |
|
Lactobacillus rhamnosus - Assists your elimination and occasional intestinal discomfort by working to promote healthy intestinal microflora.* |
|
Lactobacillus brevis- Beneficial lactic acid bacteria that helps support your GI tract.* |
|
Bifidobacterium lactis- A friendly bacteria often found in raw yogurt known to help support healthy immune responses.* |
|
Bifidobacterium longum- Helps keep your digestive system running smoothly, and helps support your immune system.* |
|
Bifidobacterium bifidum-
Helps promote a healthy balance of flora in your intestine.* This
organism provides excellent support for a healthy balance of
microflora.* |
|
Streptococcus thermophilus- High potency culture that helps maintain normal intestinal flora in your gut.* |
Just as important as what specific beneficial strains are in
Complete Probiotics are the strains purposely left out. The formulator eliminated
Lactobacillus bulgaricus due to its possible antagonistic effects on
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1. And they removed the Lactospore strain as well, in favor of more preferable strains.
Plus,
Complete Probiotics now have
beneficial prebiotics in the form of Fructooligosaccharide (FOS).* This
was not an easy task. But the chosen manufacturer already recognized the
importance and health benefits when complementing probiotics with
prebiotics... a total win-win scenario for you.*
As you already probably know, I've had a very good probiotic formula on my site for some time. Well, this new
Complete Probiotics formula will now replace it.
Here's more on how the new
Complete Probiotics totally shines...
Bile and Acid Resistance - The Proof is in the Test Results
Another area my new
Complete Probiotics proves its weight in gold is in acid and bile tolerance.
You already know my feelings on enteric coating and how I
believe it's a waste of your time and money. Well, the chart below
shows you how well the strains that make up the
Complete Probiotics formula resist and survive stomach acid and intestinal bile.
Very few manufacturers I looked at could
actually provide testing info on the survivability of the specific
strains in their formulas. If they could not demonstrate results, I
passed them up.
Keep in mind, without these strains adequately resisting
stomach acid and intestinal bile, your health benefits from the
probiotic will likely be severely lacking.
Through testing, some
Complete Probiotics
strains demonstrated gastrointestinal acid and bile tolerances over
90%. So, don't waste your money on enteric-coated formulas.
Here's the test results...
| Probiotics Strains |
Acid Tolerance |
Bile Tolerance |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus |
++++
(>90% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C
) |
++++
(>90% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
| Lactobacillus plantarum |
++++
(>90% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C ) |
++++
(>90% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
| Lactobacillus casei |
++++
(>90% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C ) |
++++
(>90% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
| Bifidobacterium lactis |
++++
(>90% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C ) |
++++
(>90% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum |
++++++ |
++++ |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus |
+++
(>70% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C ) |
++++
(>80% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
|
Lactobacillus salivarius |
+++
(>70% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C ) |
++++
(>80% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
| Bifidobacterium longum |
+++
(>70% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C |
++++
(>80% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
| Streptococcus thermophilus |
+
(>60% survival in HCL and pepsin (1%)
at pH3 for 1 h at 37C ) |
++++
(>90% survival in 0.3% in bile salt containing medium) |
| Lactobacillus brevis |
++++++ |
++++ |
| Legend: |
| ++++ Excellent |
+++Very Good |
++ Good |
+ Fair |
Note: "Complete Probiotics" contains 80% probiotics strains that are >90% acid and bile resistance.
Since I'm replacing the current probiotics formula on my
site with this one, let's take a look at some of the key areas that
separate the two formulas...
How My New Formula Clearly Brings Added Value
One thing I achieved with the new
Complete Probiotics formula is providing you a higher health value probiotic at about the same price as the current formula.
This is certainly not a marketing spin or ploy, and you'll see shortly how what you'll pay for
Complete Probiotics
is not an increase over the previous formula... plus, in my opinion,
you'll be getting so much more value for your overall health.*
Here are just some of the key areas in which I improved the formula to provide you even more real probiotic value...
| Key Comparison Items |
New Complete Probiotics |
Current Probiotic Formula |
| Colony forming units (CFU) per capsule - measurement of viable microbes (beneficial bacteria) in the probiotic. |
A minimum of
70 billion CFU per serving are guaranteed through the product expiration
date. However, to compensate for storage temperature variances, up to
90 billion CFU are packed into each capsule to enhance potency
throughout shelf life. |
66 billion CFU per capsule. |
| 10 beneficial probiotic strains? |
Yes - And 2 marginal strains (L. bulgaricus and lactospores) replaced with more effective strains.* |
Yes - Actually 11 strains but 2 of the strains (L. bulgaricus and lactospores) have since been shown to provide only marginal benefits. |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 specific strain? |
Yes - Included in the robust formula is the DDS-1 specific strain.
|
Lactobacillus acidophilus strain comes in the formula but not specifically DDS-1. |
| Fortified with prebiotics? |
Yes - Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) prebiotic used to boost the formula and overall GI benefits.* |
Prebiotics are not included in this formula. |
The bottom line... I believe you get more health value with the new
Complete Probiotics
formula as compared to the current formula, and it won't cost you
more.* This is truly one of those times where the value exception is
real and not just a marketing illusion.
Taking It Along When You Travel
Whenever I travel, I always take along the best
probiotic formula I know of to help keep my GI tract in
optimal shape
When it comes to probiotics, I've always taken my best formula along
whenever I travel... particularly, when I travel outside the US.
Why?
Well, when you visit other countries, there's always a
chance your digestive system can be sensitive to different foods (e.g.,
spices) that you are not used to. This can cause not only occasional
digestive discomfort, but may stress you out as well.
Who wants to be in another country either on business or
vacation, and have to deal with occasional digestive discomfort? Well,
I certainly don't... and that's why I take along a high-quality
probiotic to help make sure my GI tract is in optimal shape.*
And with
Complete Probiotics you have
what my team and I consider to be the best probiotic formula we could
find and it's perfect for traveling because it...
- Has a shelf life of 2 years at room temperature - Unlike some other probiotic formulas with shorter shelf lives, Complete Probiotics is stable longer at room temperature.*
- Can help you during times of digestive stress*
- If while traveling, your GI tract is affected by new and exciting
foods (e.g., spices), you can take additional servings (recommended 4-6
capsules) to help give your digestive system the additional support it
needs.*
- Becomes part of your travel pack - Conveniently fits into any travel pack you bring along on your trip.
With the new
Complete Probiotics formula and all of its distinct health advantages, I plan to never travel without it.* I recommend you consider doing the same.
When it comes to producing a top probiotic supplement, there's one area I never take shortcuts on and never underestimate the...
Critical Importance of a High-Quality Manufacturer
Without an excellent manufacturer who practices the
highest-quality standard practices, I believe any probiotic formula's
stability and longevity would be suspect at best.
Well, I not only will tell you how the manufacturer of
Complete Probiotics is one of the finest I've encountered, I'll disclose the type of evidence I uncovered that totally convinced my team and me.
Here's a list of impressive milestones this manufacturer
has achieved and built its reputation on since it became a probiotic
pioneer in 1979...
- First to introduce Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 commercially
- First to introduce quality control standard CFU/gm, now used worldwide
- First to introduce non dairy, gluten free, and non-GMO probiotics
- First to introduce nitrogen packaging to enhance stability
- First to introduce acid and bile resistant probiotics
- First to introduce the combination of probiotics with prebiotics
To go along with all these ‘firsts,’ my manufacturer of
choice has also received many awards, with one of the most recent and
prestigious being the...
- 2010 Frost & Sullivan Award for “Customer Value Enhancement of the Year” in the North American probiotics market
Frost & Sullivan is known worldwide for its
innovative research, analysis, and marketing expertise. Based on its
recent analysis of the probiotics market, Frost & Sullivan
recognized our selected manufacturer for their innovations in quality
control and probiotic products to address specific areas of health.*
- Said a Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst referencing this
award..."In the crowded probiotics market, where multiple manufacturers
offer different products with generic health claims, growth is driven
by specific validated claims for your products..."
It's clear to me, and one of the compelling reasons why I selected them, that the producer of
Complete Probiotics
is driven to deliver specific beneficial strains (like DDS-1) to
improve your GI health*... and the Frost & Sullivan award further
supports their innovative drive.
The DDS-1 superstrain of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, held as
both a patent and US trademark by this high-quality company since
1979, has been crucial to driving growth and further innovation... just
the type of company I want to produce
Complete Probiotics.
How This Formula Stacks Up Against
My Demanding Must-Have Criteria
Let me summarize many of the advantages of the new
Complete Probiotics using my rigorous must-have selection criteria (from above)...
| Selection Criteria |
Complete Probiotics? |
| Contains specific super-strain Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1? |
 Yes - The manufacturer holds patent and US trademark on DDS-1. |
| Shows high potency through independent lab test? |
Yes - Guaranteed to provide a minimum of 70 billion CFU and as many as 90 billion to ensure potency throughout shelf life. |
| Works together with prebiotics for improved probiotic performance?
|
Yes -The manufacturer successfully added intestinal-beneficial prebiotics to complement the probiotics.* |
| Is stable at room temperature for at least 2 years? |
Yes - Provides flexibility with storage and travel needs at room temperature. |
| Is non-dairy, free from soy, corn, wheat, and gluten, and is non-GMO? |
Yes - One of the industry innovators and first to accomplish this. |
| Helps maintain a healthy flora, promotes digestion, and supports immune function?* |
Yes - Performs this extraordinarily well with strain specific probiotics and prebiotics.* |
| Adapts naturally to the human body due to its human origins? |
Yes - Soil and animal-origin microorganisms are not natural inhabitants of the human body. |
| Is acid and bile resistant to naturally survive the stomach and intestinal transit? |
Yes - Testing has demonstrated high survivability of beneficial bacteria. |
| Utilizes nitrogen packaging and is freeze-dried? |
Yes - Takes advantage of these innovative processes to help ensure stability. |
| Comes available in vegetable-based capsules? |
Yes - Provides this delivery. |
| Is Generally Recognize as Safe (GRAS)? |
Yes - GRAS notification was filed with the FDA and the agency stated no objection. |
| Is backed by academic and scientific research with patents and trademarks, and awards? |
Yes - DDS-1 patent and US trademark, and many awards including 2010 Frost & Sullivan |
Well, it's clear to me that not only does
Complete Probiotics
pass my demanding criteria for a high-quality probiotic formula, but
in my opinion, it also delivers more health value than the previous
offering on my site...* all for about the same price.
This formula will now move to the top of my must-take list... as I
plan to take it every day. I only take a few supplements and this is
one that I take EVERY morning on an empty stomach 30 minutes before I
eat...
Innovative
read: Raihan (centre) getting a closer look at the Plantations
Department’s Innovation Book, which was launched at Wisma Tani. 
