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Udo’s Probiotics Friendly Intestinal Bacteria
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsBackground Henry Tissier- 1899 (@ Pasteur’s laboratory) Discovered- Anaerobic lactic acid bacteria – Bacillus Bifidus Found that the most predominant bacteria in the intestines of breast-fed infants were Bacillus Bifidus Ernst Moro- 1900 (Escherich’s Laboratory- Graz, Austria) Discovered – Anaerobic Lactic acid bacteria – Bacillus Acidophilus Elie Metchnikoff – 1900 ( Pasture’s institute 28yrs) 1908– Nobel prize for work on the immune system wrote that Bulgarian peasants who consumed large amounts of yogurt lived long, healthy lives Dr. Mitsuoka - 1970’s Demonstrated how the composition of intestinal flora changes during our lifetime. First suggested probiotic supplementation
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsBackground • Why more Bifidobacteria when we get older? • Because, with age, the population of Bifidobacteria in the colon has a natural tendency to decrease while Coliforms and Welch’s Bacilli colonies are increasing. • This is when the immune system starts weakening and when the incidence of colon related ailments increases. • People aged 45+ should therefore regularly supply their colon with high doses of Bifidobacteria in order to prevent development and growth of disease germs.
Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium longum Udo’s Choice Probiotics Digestive Health • 1000’s years bacteria adopted to specific environments • Lactic Acid producing bacteria (Anaerobic) • Over 500 different types of bacteria in humans intestines • 10’s of trillions per gram of content
Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium longum Udo’s Choice Probiotics Digestive Health Two main groups • Lactobacilli – small intestine • Bifidobacteria – large intestine
Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium longum Udo’s Choice ProbioticsBenefits • Lower intestinal pH producing lactic acid that favor growth of more beneficial organisms • Most important contribution is that they limit the growth of putrefactive and pathogenic bacteria inside the digestive system
Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium longum Udo’s Choice ProbioticsBenefits • Support immune system • Lactic & Acetic Acids • Produce antimicrobial bacteriocins • Immunoglobulins- IgA • Interferon • Hydrogen peroxide • Protect against yeast & fungal infections
Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium longum Udo’s Choice ProbioticsBenefits • Assist digestion • Produce enzymes • lactase • Reduce food intolerance and gas • Reduce food allergies • Enhance nutrient absorption
Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium longum Udo’s Choice ProbioticsBenefits • Other Benefits • Protect & heal intestinal lining • Glycoproteins • SCFA’s- fuel mucosa cells • Support growth & development • (N & SCFA’s) • Lower blood cholesterol • Produce vitamin B’s and K
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Strain Selection Survival, Growth & Efficacy • Gastric resistance • Bile tolerance • Survival rate • Enzymatic activity (saccharolytic) • Ferment sugars • Probiotic properties • Lactic acid production • Antibiotic profile (Gram negative)
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures of Differentiation • Research based age specific probiotic strains & concentrations • Tested strain compatibility for maximized potency • Tested to survive ph3/4 acidity levels and 10% bile • No enteric-coated required • Best taken after meal (lower ph & food availability)
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures of Differentiation • Human origin strains with natural compatibility and adaptation to human intestinal environment for beneficial symbiotic survival and growth • Allergen free –potato starch excipient • Vegetal-capsules with lower internal moisture content (-10%) assures longer bacterial survival and higher potency • Udo’s probiotic strains double in population every 15min
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures of Differentiation • Higher potency at manufacture • 24 months ‘expiry’ period • All medicinal strains “as per NHPD” • Lower moisture super dry potato starch excipient New Formulas
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Digestive Health • Super Toddler’s Probiotic • Super Children’s Probiotic • Super Adult’s Probiotic • Super Advance Adult’s Probiotic • Super 8 Hi-potency Probiotics • Super Bifido Plus • Super 5 Probiotic
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits Super Toddler's Probiotic For Toddlers & Children 12 months – 4 years (powder) • 6 infant & toddler-specific bacterial strains • Lactobacillus &Bifidobacterium infantis • Important for infant diarrhea, constipation, food allergies, immune support and antibiotic use • Supports Healthy digestive system function and development • Supports growth & development (N & B vit)
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits Super Toddler's Probiotic NEW Cell Count @ MFG: 3 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 1.7 Billion EXP Date of 2 years OLD Cell Count @ MFG: 2 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 1.7 Billion EXP Date of 1 years
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits For children 4 and over • 7 bacterial strains specific for healthy childhood microflora • Immune support - Limits the action of invading pathogens and disease-causing bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella) • Protects against diarrhea • Produces lactase for lactose digestion • Reduces allergies • Supports digestion and absorption of nutrients • Manufactures important B vitamins • Promotes regular bowel movements Super Children’s Probiotic
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits NEW Cell Count @ MFG: 5 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 3 Billion EXP Date of 2 years Super Children’s Probiotic OLD Cell Count @ MFG: 4 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 3 Billion EXP Date of 1 years
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits For Healthy Adults 16– 55 years • 6 adult-specific bacterial strains • Lactobacillus &Bifidobacterium blend • Immune support • Emphasis on digestion • Reduce lactose intolerance • Reduce gas and indigestion • Supports regularity • Protects against infection and yeast overgrowth Super Adult’s Probiotic
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits NEW Cell Count @ MFG: 17 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 10 Billion EXP Date of 2 years Super Adult’s Probiotic OLD Cell Count @ MFG: 12 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 10 Billion EXP Date of 1 years
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits For Adults 55+ (seniors) or adults with lower bowel conditions • 7 strain blend of Lactobacillus &Bifidobacterium + • Formulated based on Dr. Mitsuoka’s research • Higher percentage and concentration of Bifidobacteria for additional colon protection • Reduces gas, indigestion and food intolerance • Irritated bowel, colitis, diarrhea & constipation • Protection against infection Super Advanced Adult’s Probiotic
Udo’s Choice Probiotics Features & Benefits NEW Cell Count @ MFG: 34 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 20 Billion EXP Date of 2 years Super Advanced Adult’s Probiotic OLD Cell Count @ MFG: 24 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 20 Billion EXP Date of 1 years
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures & Benefits For Correcting significant Imbalance 19 years & up • High potency-42 billion per capsule • 8 bacterial strains to reduce yeast overgrowth • Designed specifically with a higher concentration of L. acidophilus • Formulated for yeast (Candida) overgrowth & Leaky gut • Suppresses bacteria involved in vaginal and urinary tract infections Super 8 Plus Probiotic
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures & Benefits NEW Cell Count @ MFG: 42 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 25 Billion EXP Date of 2 years Super 8 Plus Probiotic OLD Cell Count @ MFG: 30 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 25 Billion EXP Date of 1 years
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures & Benefits • Super high potency formula 100 billion • 8 Probiotic strains for significant flora imbalance • Maximum support to restore friendly bacteria populations • 80% Bifidobacteria to support colon health • Diarrhea, IBS, Colitis, Celiac, Crohn's, Leaky gut, chronic constipation, etc. • Supports healing of intestinal lining Super Bifido Plus
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures & Benefits NEW Cell Count @ MFG: 102 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 61 Billion EXP Date of 2 years Super Bifido Plus OLD Cell Count @ MFG: 70 Billion Cell Count @ EXP: 61 Billion EXP Date of 1 years
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsFeatures & Benefits Super 5 Plus Lozenge • New 2 Billion per lozenge • 5 Specific strains to support oral & upper digestive tract health • protect against the harmful microorganisms that cause • Thrush • Gum infections • Tooth decay • Irritated & inflamed mouth tissue • Bad breath • Throat & Esophagus infections
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsDigestive Health What increases the need for Probiotics Stress Refined processed foods Fluoridated/Chlorinated water Food chemical preservatives and pesticides Prescription drugs (Birth control pills) Cortisone-type drugs Antibiotics Alcohol
Udo’s Choice ProbioticsDigestive Health Conditions that Require Probiotics Excessive foul gas Blotting and indigestion Chronic diarrhea Constipation IBS Celiac Crohn’s Leaky gut Yeast infection Food poisoning Food allergies & intolerance
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