Natures Way Fortify Womens Probiotic 30s

Nature's Way Fortify Women's Probiotic, 30 Billion Live Cultures, 30 Count Specially formulated to aid the unique health needs of women* Includes higher levels of Lactobacilli to support women's health* Supports vaginal and urinary tract health* Prevents occasional gas, bloating, and constipation Promotes overall digestive balance and immune health* 30 billion live probiotic cultures per capsule Delayed release capsules resist stomach acid and help deliver probiotics to the intestine* Guaranteed potency until expiration date Researched strains BI-04® and NCFM® Contains no gluten, artificial coloring, preservatives Plant-derived, vegetarian capsules *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Probiotics 101 and FAQs What is a probiotic? Are probiotics good for you? Probiotics are good bacteria than can provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Probiotics can be found in fermented foods, but can also be found in higher amounts in dietary supplements. Why do people take probiotics? What do probiotics do? What are probiotics good for? What are the benefits of taking probiotics? Some people like the way probiotics make them feel. Recent research points to the benefits of probiotic use which include digestive health, immune health, and women’s health.* A wide variety of other emerging health benefits continue to be uncovered. How do I choose a probiotic? Probiotics are available with potencies ranging from 1 million to 100+ billion. When listed as millions or billions, this potency reflects a measure of CFUs (Colony Forming Units or active cultures). When strains are researched, the research is conducted on a specific potency. When selecting a probiotic product, it’s important to ensure the potency listed on the package matches the potency of the research conducted on that strain. If it doesn’t, you may not be able to expect the results listed on the package. Are probiotic strains alive? Probiotics are, indeed, living organisms. To be effective, a probiotic must be able to survive transport to a store (or shipping to your home), time on the shelf, and once ingested, the harsh environment of your stomach. The stomach is highly acidic and many probiotics can’t survive the transit to the intestines, where probiotics are effective. However, there are specific strains and delayed release capsules that help probiotics survive the journey to ensure they are effective when they reach the intestine. How often should I take a probiotic supplement? Probiotics are transient ‘guests’ within our digestive tract. Therefore it’s a great idea to make probiotics a part of your daily routine to help maintain digestive balance and support immune health.* Do probiotics have side effects? Some people may experience an increase in flatus due to the higher amounts of probiotic bacteria in the digestive system. However, this should subside within a few days as your body adapts to the increase in probiotic bacteria. If you experience issues for more than a week, reduce the amount of probiotic you take. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.