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NOW Foods Probiotic-10

NOW Foods Probiotic-10

NOW Probiotic-10 25 Billion, #6 Amazon Best Sellers in Probiotic Nutritional Supplements , Company website declares that "Probiotic-10™ utilizes bacterial strains that have been clinically validated for their support of healthy immune system function.", 10 Probiotic Species, Dairy, Soy & Gluten Free, Clinically Validated Strains

It is contains multi-species, It describes all of the strains used for the product. Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14): Bacteriocin production (1) Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04): Good for seasonal (pollen) allergies (2) Bifidobacterium longum (BI-05): Offers higher immune-protection (3) Lactobacillus casei (Lc-11): Inhibits common pathogens Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32): Showed anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune regulation Ingredients are clearly stated: Cellulose Powder, Cellulose (capsule), FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), Ascorbyl Palmitate and Silica.

cons: Only the total CFU is stated. How much of each species is present is not declared. It should be refrigerated to maintain potency.

OUR OPINION: There are not that many special ailments that are aided by taking this probiotics except seasonal allergy. Other benefits of this products are rather general effects of probiotics.

 

References

  1. Todorov, Svetoslav Dimitrov, et al. "Bacteriocin production and resistance to drugs are advantageous features for Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14, a potential probiotic strain." New Microbiologica 34.4 (2011): 357-370.
  2. Ouwehand, Arthur C., et al. "Specific probiotics alleviate allergic rhinitis during the birch pollen season." World J Gastroenterol 15.26 (2009): 3261-3268.
  3. Lollo, Pablo Christiano B., et al. "Probiotic yogurt offers higher immune-protection than probiotic whey beverage." Food research international 54.1 (2013): 118-124.
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