FloraBoost 51g Ortho Molecular

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a well-balanced environment where 300 different strains of bacteria compete for space and nutrients. This natural flora balance can be upset by various factors including medications (such as antibiotics, etc.), consumption of chlorinated water or eating too many processed foods. One of the key benefits of probiotics is their ability to increase populations of healthy bacteria in the face of microflora imbalance. In addition, extensive research has identified other broad health benefits, including supporting healthy bowel function, increasing the production of important short chain fatty acids that provide energy to the GI lining, boosting immune function, aiding in the digestion of difficult to break down compounds like lactose and casein, and increasing detoxification of harmful compounds. Because probiotics are living organisms, there are various challenges associated with their manufacturing and distribution. For a probiotic to be effective, it must be shelf-stable through the expiration date and precisely delivered to the GI tract where it can have maximum benefit. FloraBoost uses a technology in which microorganisms are first protected and sealed, then freeze dried away from moisture, heat, light and oxygen. The bacteria lie dormant in “hibernation” into a state of “hibernation,” until exposed to moisture in the GI tract. FloraBoost is a probiotic formula for children, designed to deliver live bacteria that promote healthy gut flora, protect intestinal integrity and boost immune function. The formula includes three strains of Lactobacillus and three strains of Bifidobacteria, as well as Streptococcus thermophilus and Saccharomyces boulardii, an extensively researched microorganism shown to help restore microflora balance by enhancing “resident” probiotics. The eight strains of probiotic bacteria in FloraBoost have been strategically selected based on research which supports their survivability and adherence to the intestinal tract. FloraBoost comes in a powder form for easy administration to children.