{"product_id":"acidophilus-bifidus-double-strength-10-billion-1","title":"Acidophilus \u0026 Bifidus Double Strength 10 Billion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Billion Active Cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 Capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplemental bacteria are called probiotics, meaning “for life” or “in support of life”, because they are the natural guardians of robust intestinal health and vitality. Friendly or probiotic bacteria toil 24 hours a day, holding at bay and dominating the many pathogenic bacteria, viruses, yeast, and other microorganisms that unavoidably inhabit the intestinal tract. Given opportunity, the pathogens succeed in colonizing by adhering to the intestinal tract, inflicting disruptions to our intestinal health and throughout the whole body. Beneficial bacteria also have a profound effect on the immune system, boosting immunity to combat allergies, flu, and the common cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe human intestinal tract contains trillions of bacteria in a natural but delicate state of balance between the beneficial bacteria and their good effects, and the pathogenic microorganisms and their potentially adverse effects. Under conditions of high stress or prolonged stress, antibiotic therapy, vacation or business travel, and encounters with food or water-borne pathogens, this natural protective balance can be disrupted, resulting in a decline in the number of beneficial or probiotic bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors Double Strength Acidophilus \u0026amp; Bifidus contains three strains of probiotics to assist with the maintenance of normal intestinal health: Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium bifidum. The capsules contain goat milk powder to provide an excellent environment to grow lactic bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use: \u003c\/strong\u003eSource of probiotics providing live microorganisms that temporarily modify gut flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Dose: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult dose: 1 capsule 1–3 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take at least 2–3 hours before or after antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions \u0026amp; Warnings: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiscontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset (e.g., diarrhea) occur, worsen or persist beyond 3 days. Do not use if you have an immunocompromised condition (e.g., AIDS, lymphoma, patients undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain. Keep out of the reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContra-Indications: \u003c\/strong\u003eContains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no starch, wheat, gluten, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"supplement-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings Per Container: \u003c\/strong\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"70%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"15%\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e10 billion active cells* of the following specially cultured strains of probiotics:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal bacterial culture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 billion cfu†\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-111) (whole cell) 80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 billion cfu†\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122) (whole cell) 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 billion cfu†\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132) (whole cell) 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 billion cfu†\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e†cfu: colony forming units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-medicinal Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactose, whey powder, goat milk powder, gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), pectin, ascorbic acid, skim milk, trypticase-soy broth, sucrose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"90 Capsules","offer_id":42966965747760,"sku":"2776501805","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/5744\/0304\/products\/Acidophilus_Bifidus_Double_Strength_90_Capsules.jpg?v=1576619042","url":"https:\/\/www.optimumhealth.ca\/products\/acidophilus-bifidus-double-strength-10-billion-1","provider":"Optimum Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}