Research & Technical Articles Probiotics – Beneficial Bacteria for the Digestive Tract < continued from previous page Vital Flora Support Links Vital Flora Support Probiotics – Beneficial Bacteria Facts & Fallacies About Probiotics How Much Do I Need? Other Hot Products Chitosan Vital-Zymes Vital Emerald Harvest Vital Super Antioxidant Definition How do I order? Phone 540-286-2400 Internet Secure Online Order Form Helpful bacteria, on the other hand, such as L. acidophilus and B. bifidum, have the ability to kill off other bacteria by secreting small quantities of antibiotic-like substances, including lactic acid, acetic acid, benzoic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acidolin, lactocidin and acidophilin. These substances have a wide spectrum of activity against harmful, food-borne bacteria, such as escherichia (particularly E.coli), salmonella, klebsiella, enterobacter, pseudomonas, serratia and bacteroides. Research has shown that the benefits of these friendly bacteria are achieved without the undesirable side effects of antibiotic therapy, including diarrhea, digestive problems and vaginal yeast infections. It is true to say that our very lives depend upon these friendly bacteria. The level of health and well-being we enjoy is affected by how well we maintain a wholesome environment in which these organisms can live and flourish. The regular inclusion of supplemental flora in the diet ensures that healthy growth of needed bacterium is maintained. However, different species vary considerably in the benefits they offer. By combining our research with that of Dr. Khem Shahani, the world's foremost authority on the subject of probiotics, the Formulation Team has produced a cutting-edge, vastly superior bacterial formulation. Most of the bacteria formulations on the market feature one strain of bacteria. Vital Produx's formulation of Vital Flora Support combines eight helpful strains which are vital to overall health and well-being. One of these strains, L. rueteri, which has been proven to be even more effective in its antibiotic effects than acidophilus, has never before been stabilized for use in a supplement. Another strain used in these formulations, Lactobacillus acidobpilius DDS-l™, patented by Dr. Shahani, is far superior to other strains of acidophilus. DDS-1™ can survive in temperatures that kill many other strains and is also highly resistant even in the presence of small amounts of antibiotics. Even if another supplement were to combine these eight powerful strains, our formulation would still be a step ahead. Fructooligosacharrides (FOS) which are basically food for the bacteria, have been added to help them to grow and flourish more rapidly, and thus increasing their potency. Our proprietary deliver system (GR8CF77) has also been included to aid in the assimilation process. This careful formulation makes this the most useful, health-promoting bacteria supplement available. Home | Product Line | Endorsements | FAQs | Research | Order Products VITAL PRODUX™ 44 Mine Rd. Suite 2, PMB 209 Stafford, Virginia  22554  USA 540-286-2400 – FAX: 540-752-4765 E-mail: info@VitalProdux.com Copyright © 1996-2003, VTI, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Text, graphics, and HTML code are protected by US and International Copyright Laws, and may not be copied, reprinted, published, translated, hosted, or otherwise distributed by any means without explicit permission. Vital Produx™ is a trademark of VTI, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.