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BifidoLife With L. Sporogenes (Heat Sensitive)
by Nutricology
60 Vegetarian Capsules

Uniquely Resistant To The Action Of Antibiotics And Gastric Juices*

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BifidoLife contains five strains of friendly bacteria, providing broad-range support for intestinal microbial balance in the small intestine and especially the large intestine. The bifidobacteria group are the most common probiotics found in the large intestine. They are comparatively delicate, however, and their numbers can be depleted by toxins in the intestines or by other stressors. Lactobacillus sporogenes is a probiotic strain uniquely “pre-encapsulated” in spores that resist the action of antibiotics and gastric juices. This product is lyophilized (freeze-dried).

An optimally functioning intestinal system is crucial to the health of the whole body. The human gastrointestinal tract harbors trillions of micro-organisms, some beneficial to our health and some not. The cells that line the intestines, called villi, form a single layer that regulates digestion and absorbs the digested products. Friendly (probiotic) bacteria live attached to the villi, finding food and shelter, and in turn providing benefits to their host.*

Probiotic bacteria naturally occur in fermented foods such as live culture yogurt and sauerkraut. Nobel Prize laureate Elie Metchnikoff observed in the 19th century that people in the Balkans who ate yogurt and other foods cultured with lactobacilli were longer-lived. He theorized that ingestion of lactobacilli could prolong life by competitively inhibiting undesirable microbes, preventing them from taking up residence and producing toxins. Intestinal dysbiosis occurs when unfriendly bacteria imbalance probiotic bacteria. Factors that can promote dysbiosis include antibiotics, steroids (including birth control pills), alcohol, bacterial infections, stress, traveling, or a poor diet.*

Trillions of probiotic microflora from up to 400 strains are found in the healthy small and large intestines. They can support the structure and functional integrity of the epithelial lining by helping to metabolize vitamins, minerals and hormones, improve intestinal motility and assist in detoxification. They can boost immune function and have been shown to support resistance. They produce metabolites such as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, bacteriocins and acetic acid that normalize the pH of the intestine and promote a healthy micro-ecological balance. They support healthy conditions in the vagina, and cholesterol within normal levels. They can produce lactase, the enzyme that digests lactose (milk sugar). When probiotics are depleted, supplemental probiotic bacteria are often needed in large amounts – in some cases, ten billion colony forming units (CFU) per day or more may be needed to restore intestinal balance.*

Almost 30 different species of Bifidobacteria have been identified, and they are the most plentiful probiotic bacterial group. Bifidobacteria are found in the large intestine and to a lesser extent in the lower part of the small intestine. BifidoLife contains two primary human strains, B. breve, first isolated from human infants; and B. longum, first isolated from human adults. In breastfed infants, bifidobacteria comprise more than 95% of intestinal bacteria.*

Bifidobacteria are anaerobic, and unlike other probiotic bacteria, they can ferment carbohydrates to both acetic and formic acids. They also produce lactic acid, creating a healthy pH in the colon. They produce vitamins B1, B6, folic acid, and enzymes such as casein phosphatase and lysozyme. They also support the absorption of vitamins, and can take up iron from the contents of the bowel. They stimulate IgA production in the intestinal lining, bolstering the epithelial immune response. They may help decompose potentially toxic metabolites. Bifidobacteria are resistant to bile and gastric acids and have moderate lactase activity. The small amount of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in BifidoLife naturally occurring long-chain carbohydrates that are not digested or absorbed by humans, can serve as a food for bifidobacteria.*

Members of the genus Lactobacillus take up residence primarily in the wall of the small intestine, where they provide many functions, including normalization of pH, promotion of digestive function, and stimulation of immune response. L. acidophilus produces DL-lactic acid, amylase (carbohydrate-digesting enzyme), and bacteriocins. It is resistant to bile and gastric acids and has moderate lactase activity. L. rhamnosus has been shown to support the activity of both white blood cells and lymphocytic natural killer cells. It also sometimes occurs in the large intestine, where it can create favorable conditions for the implantation of bifidobacteria.*

L. sporogenes is a particularly hardy member of the lactobacillus group. It is stably encapsulated in spores that can resist stomach acid, antibiotics and other chemicals, heat, radiation and freezing. It is aerobic, so it is unaffected by the presence of oxygen. Typically, L. sporogenes proliferates rapidly in the small intestine, where it metabolizes a wide range of sugars and produces the superior L(+) form of lactic acid, which is utilized better than the L(-) form. L. sporogenes may work quickly to help crowd out undesirable bacteria and reduce their production of potentially harmful substances.*

The friendly bacteria in BifidoLife are tested for authenticity of strain and for potency. They are packed in glass rather than plastic, produced in small batches, and refrigerated at all times. They are produced with 20% higher potency than the label claim at the time of manufacture to counter inevitable potency decay due to temperature abuse and shelf life (aging). Also, freeze drying substantially increases shelf life potency. High quality strains, a sophisticated lyophilization process and meticulous handling combine to make BifidoLife unsurpassed in quality.*

NOTE: Heat Sensitive - Expedited Shipping & Ice Packs - Recommended Product - Special Shipping Required
This is a Heat Sensitive Product. We strongly recommend you choose expedited shipping for this product as well as Ice Packs.

Important: Heat Sensitive products are NOT automatically shipped with ice packs and nor in Styrofoam containers. However, you can purchase these separately as an upgrade, and we will ship your Heat Sensitive Order accordingly.

Throughout the year, and especially during the hot summer months (May 1st - September 30th), you should seriously consider choosing 2nd Day Air or Next Day Air as your shipping option. This is because the micro-organisms contained in this product are delicate and may be perishable from prolonged exposure to intense heat (short-term exposure is OK, and not a concern).

Heat Sensitive Products shipping within the USA via 2nd Day Air may ship (depart from the warehouse) on Monday through Wednesday, but cannot ship out on Thursday nor Friday due to the potential for spoilage and lost potency. Similarly, such orders shipping within the USA via Next Day Air may ship Monday through Thursday, but cannot ship out on Friday.

Customers who choose to ship Heat Sensitive Products via Standard and Ground shipping services agree to take full responsibility for the condition of the products received. We can not and do not accept returns on Heat Sensitive products.

Note: We cannot guarantee the ice packs will be cool or frozen by the time your order is delivered, even with expedited shipping. The ice packs do keep the products cool for the majority of the journey, which is often all the product needs as short term heat exposure has minimal if any effect on products.

Supplement Facts Serving Size: One (1) Capsule Servings Per Container: 60

	Amount Per Serving	Daily Value
Lactobacillus (L. Rhamnosus)	2.2 Billion	**
Bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium Breve)	1.2 Billion	**
Bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium Longum)	1.2 Billion	**
Lactobacillus (L. Sporogenes)	360 Million CFU	**
Lactobacillus (L. Acidophilus)	240 Million CFU	**

** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

Cellulose, FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, one (1) capsule two to three (2-3) times daily, or more as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

To maintain potency, store tightly closed and refrigerated. Short term, mild heat exposure is acceptable. ... If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. ... Keep out of reach of children.

Allergen Info

This product is of the highest quality and purity obtainable, free of all common allergens (antigens), and does not contain preservatives, diluents, or artificial additives.

Related Types

Probiotic

Applicable Functions

Acne Clarification, Depleted Reserve of Healthy Bacteria, Digestive Balance, Gastrointestinal Motility, Tapeworm, Trichinosis

Related Structure Groups

Abdomen, Blood, Colon, GI Tract, Large Intestine, Small Intestine

Related Emotions

Schizoaffective, Serious, Uneasy, Ungrounded

Nutricology - The Company

NutriCology, Inc., established in 1979, is an innovative leader in the research and formulation of nutritional supplements and is one of the very first allergy-oriented hypoallergenic nutritional supplement companies. The company is recognized worldwide for the quality, purity and efficacy of its targeted nutritional supplement line, consisting of more than 200 products. Over 4,000 physicians and healthcare practitioners worldwide currently purchase NutriCology's products and recommend these supplements to their patients.

Stephen Levine, Ph.D., founder of NutriCology, Inc., graduated Cum Laude from the State University College in Buffalo, NY and obtainedhis Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Levine was a Horace and Edith King Davis Memorial Fellow, the recipient of an NIH Training Grant, and a Predoctoral Fellow (1972-1976). Dr. Levine is internationally recognized as one of the foremost innovative leaders and researchers in nutritional supplement formulation. He lectures internationally and holds editorial positions in several professionally sought after publications. Dr. Levine is also known worldwide as an author of the book "Antioxidant Adaptation: Its Role in Free Radical Pathology," which he co-authored with Dr. Parris Kidd in 1985. Their book is considered a leading resource on this subject.

Dr. Levine also leads NutriCology's research and development. He is recognized internationally for his mission of creating state-of-the-art supplements especially designed for allergic individuals. For almost 30 years, Dr. Levine has dedicated himself to the latest research and the passionate pursuit of cutting-edge nutritional supplements. Dr. Levine was one of the first to introduce truly hypoallergenic products to the market, and developed the very first Buffered Vitamin C product. Dr. Levine's antioxidant research is legendary in that it created a unique, broad spectrum integration of the available data with a very expanded perspective, which remains one of the most sophisticated antioxidant presentations even today. Over the past three decades, Dr. Levine has collaborated with the medical community. When asked about his work thus far, he states, "It has been my greatest pleasure working with progressive physicians to develop nutraceutical products which reduce suffering and improve the health oftheir patients."

Hypoallergenic Defined

According to Taber’s Medical Dictionary, “hypoallergenic” is defined as: “Diminished potential for causing an allergic reaction”. We define hypoallergenic as “free of all common allergens,” specifically: wheat, corn, soy, gluten, yeast, dairy, and eggs. Many very sensitive individuals who react to supplements in general are able to tolerate NutriCology products.

Since our inception in 1979 we have been using only the purest, and whenever possible, the lowest allergy potential natural ingredients. While many of the nutrients in our formulas are synthesized from natural substances (plant sources), which as a whole may contain antigens, the synthesizing process removes the molecules of the desired nutrient from the original substance, and in the processing, a great percentage of the antigens and allergens are left behind. The final material then has extremely low allergy potential.

This is not to say that no one will react to any of our hypoallergenic formulas, as some extremely sensitive people may. However, the potential for an allergic reaction is low, and the feedback from many of our extremely allergic and sensitive customers is that NutriCology supplements are often the only products they are able to tolerate.

New Allergen Labeling Regulations
As a result of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, effective January 1, 2006, the FDA requires manufacturers to identify the presence of eight major food allergens on all product labels.

The term “major food allergen” means any of the following:
• milk
• egg
• fish
• crustacean shellfish
• tree nuts
• peanuts
• wheat
• soybeans
• any ingredient derived from the above listed foods

It is important to understand that while an ingredient may have been derived from a common allergen, we are required by law to list that allergenon the label as a source of the ingredient, even if it does not contain any of the actual substance. For example, 100%-pure glucosamine sulfate does not contain any actual shellfish, but we are required to indicate the source material (shrimp, crab, lobster) on the label.

Full Disclosure Labeling
Nutricology fully discloses all ingredients, both active and inactive on every product label, so you can make fully informed choices.

Vegetarian Capsules
Nutricology is currently in the process of converting most of our existing products to vegetarian capsules, and all new products are being made with vegetarian capsules.

Labling And Inactive Ingredients

NutriCology fully discloses all ingredients, both active and inactive, on every product label, so you can make fully informed choices for your patients.

Furthermore, the following is a list of inactive ingredients used in some of our products. These may be called fillers and/or excipients as defined by the Food Chemical Codex. These are nutrient compounds which are utilized for their physical properties to aid in the supplement production process. They are derived from edible sources and are generally free of common allergens. To determine which natural additives are included in a specific product, please refer to the supplement facts panel.

Cellulose Powder is derived from fibrous plant material, is insoluble in water and is used as a filler. In addition to being used as a filler, cellulose powder is sold as an individual supplement as a pure insoluble fiber, and is extremely well tolerated.

Silicon Dioxide, or silica, is one of the most common chemical compounds. Silica plays an important role in biological processes. Most rocks and minerals are made of silicon dioxide and other minerals. Silica is insoluble in water and is used for its drying properties.

Stearic Acid is an 18 carbon, naturally occurring saturated fatty acid. It is a component of membrane structure and is utilized for its lubricating properties.

Magnesium Stearate contains stearic acid and magnesium palmitate, which is magnesium salt of a 16 carbon saturated fatty acid, also common in membrane structure. It is also utilized for its lubricating properties.

Dicalcium phosphate (calcium phosphate, dibasic) is a white, odorless, tasteless powder that is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water, but is readily soluble in hydrochloric acid.

L-leucine is an essential branched-chain amino acid, found in almost all animal and vegetable proteins. As an excipient in our formulas, pharmaceutical grade L-leucine is presented in minute amounts and is used as a lubricant.

Superior Quality Control

Since 1979, NutriCology has used only the purest raw materials available, and has implemented strict quality control procedures in every stage of production, including inspection of raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, and storing. For many years we have used the same manufacturers to produce our capsules and tablets to ensure consistency. In our facility in Alameda, California webottle, label, and ship our finished products. NutriCology is currently licensed by the California Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch. Our registration number is 0021150.

Independent Third Party Laboratories
In addition to our in-house quality control department, we use independent analytical laboratories to test raw materials as well as our finished products. They are assayed for identity, purity and potency. Our products are confirmed to contain no less than 100% of the contents listed on every label. Microbial and heavy metals analyses are also conducted on all applicable products.

GMP Standards
Our products are manufactured under the recognized principles of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) proposed by the FDA. The GMP standards are applied to a wide variety of procedures associated with the manufacturing of dietary supplements, including approval of raw materials, production and process controls, laboratory testing, and product packaging, labeling and distribution.

Procedures of Analysis
We utilize a number of advanced methods of analysis, including high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), IR and UV-VIS spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE), inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and atomic absorption (AA), along with biochemistry and wet chemistry techniques.

HEAT SENSITIVE Product:

Between May 1st and October 31st, Bifidolife is shipped via 2nd Day Air as 'standard shipping'. This is because the micro-organisms contained therein are heat sensitive. You also have the option to upgrade to Next Day Air in our shopping cart, if you live in an extreme heat zone (Arizona, etc.)

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