Acidophilus capsules from Now Foods
With Now Foods Acidophilus Two Billion you receive 100 vegetarian capsules of Lactobacillus Acidophilus (La-14). One capsule contains a dosage of 2 billion colony-forming units of Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Now Foods guarantees the highest quality through the production of high quality ingredients and strict controls.
What is Lactobacillus Acidophilus?
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (also L. acidophilus) are probiotic bacterial strains that produce lactic acid by breaking down carbohydrates[1]. L. acidophilus is found in the human gastrointestinal tract, from which it was originally isolated[2].
Lactobacillus acidophilus is involved in the digestion of lactose [3].
The probiotic strain used in Now Foods Acidophilus Two Billion capsules has been identity-verified using DNA fingerprinting technology.
Powder may settle in the capsule, which is filled by weight and not by volume.
Natural color variations may occur in this product.
INGREDIENTS
Dosage: 1 veg. capsule
Ingredients per dosage:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus 2 billion CFU*
Ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14), bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose; coating agent: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule); anti-caking agents: stearic acid (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide
Not manufactured with ingredients derived from wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts.
Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
USE
Now Foods recommends taking 1 capsule 1 to 4 times daily between meals or on an empty stomach. Or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
LEGAL NOTICE
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of the reach of small children.
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the outer protective cover is damaged.
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SOURCES
[1] Lactobacillus Acidophilus. University of Rochester Medical Center. urmc.rochester.edu. Retrieved on 10.03.2022.
[2 ]The life history of Lactobacillus acidophilus as a probiotic: a tale of revisionary taxonomy, misidentification and commercial success. Bull M, Plummer S, Marchesi J, Mahenthiralingam E. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 24.10.2013. Retrieved 10.03.2022.
[3]Probiotics supply: Do we need them additionally? AOK. aok-erleben.de. 14.07.2017. Retrieved on 10.03.2022.
