V. Probiotic Blend

DDS1 L. acidophilus
B. bifidum
B. infantis and E. faecium
S. thermophilus
L. bugaricus
L. plantarum
L. salivarius
L. rhamnosus
B. sporogenes

What are the General Health Benefits of Probiotics?

Bacteria! Microbes! Microorganisms! Words such as these often bring about thoughts of nasty little germs that make people sick such as Staphylococcus, E. coli or Salmonella. With well established evidence, probiotics (usually a variety of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) as found in the Activz Probiotic Mix have been shown to be useful in preventing certain disease conditions as well as positively promoting specific benefits of health and wellbeing. Clinical studies show that some microorganisms may actually lower the incidence and duration of diarrhea, aid in lactose digestion, treat urogenital infections and much, much more. Additional evidence suggests that certain bacteria may provide an alternative to antibiotics and lower the incidence of certain cancers.

Probiotics are found in live microbial food supplements and fermented foods such as yogurt. They inhabit one’s intestinal tract, skin, urogenital tract, oral and nasal cavities, and any area that is exposed to the outside world. One additional note of importance: Probiotics have been shown clearly to boost immunity in the elderly.

What is the Probiotic Complex used by Activz?

DDS1 L. acidophilus

DDS1 L. acidophilus produces enzymes necessary for the digestion of proteins, fats, and lactose (milk sugar); synthesizes vitamin K and specifically inhibits E.coli; reduces diarrhea, urinary, and vaginal infections; enhances calcium metabolism; and reduces cholesterol levels.
B. bifidum

B. bifidum produces vitamins B1, B6, B12 and folic acid and amino acids; inhibits pathogens such as salmonella, shigella, clostridium difficile, staphylococcus aureus, and camptylobacteri jejuni.
B. infantis and E. faecium

B. infantis and E. faecium help the body resist infection and clostridium difficile, which causes psudomembranous colitis and diarrhea.

S. thermophilus

S. thermophilus produces beta-galactosidase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose (milk sugar) and has many anti-tumor properties; protects the body against salmonella and E. coli. L. bugaricus – produces beta-galctosidase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose (milk sugar); prevents the growth of salmonella and E. coli; has anticarcinogenic and antitumor characteristics; and produces lactic acid, which acts as an antibiotic in the gastrointestinal tract.

L. plantarum

L. plantarum produces enzymes necessary for the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins; and produces lactic acid, the body’s natural antibiotic.

L. salivarius

L. salivarius produces the B vitamins, vitamin K, digestive enzymes, and lactic acid. It also inhibits many types of food poisoning.