Flora 20-14 Ultra Strength 60 Capsules (F)

Flora 20-14 is formulated to help repopulate your digestive tract with healthy bacteria, promote a proper balance between good and bad bacteria, and clear out harmful toxins in your intestines. It contains 14 of the most proven probiotic strains available today. Unlike many other probiotic supplements, it’s free of enteric coating, which is used to coat the supplement but often fails to break down inside your digestive system. If the coating does not disintegrate, you won’t be able to absorb the nutrients inside the capsule. Therefore, you won’t receive the many benefits of the probiotics. Instead of enteric coating, Flora 20-14 uses higher potencies of good bacteria to ensure optimal effectiveness.

The digestive system is delicate and filled with acid and bacteria that, when not present in the right amounts, can contribute to serious health concerns. Probiotics work to restore the body’s digestive organisms and clear out harmful toxins in the intestines. The main reasons why you may have a low intestinal bacteria count are stress, an unhealthy diet, and the use of antibiotics.

Millions of people take antibiotics when they have a certain infection or are sick. Antibiotics are prescribed because they destroy harmful bacteria, and they mostly work very well for that purpose. Unfortunately, antibiotics can also destroy the good bacterium that is necessary for proper intestinal health, in addition to the harmful bacteria. Common symptoms of a deficiency of good bacteria in the intestines include:

• Abdominal discomfort
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Blood in the stool

All of the probiotics in this supplement are essential in order for your body to function at its best. Although it’s possible to get some beneficial bacteria from eating foods such as yogurt, Flora 20-14 provides a wider variety of probiotics in one convenient capsule. Some of those probiotic strains include:

• B. bifidum, which is a natural substance commonly found in the intestine. It gives a boost to your immune system, and is resistant to gastric activity.
• B. longum promotes regular bowel movements while providing additional immune system benefits. Studies indicate that it might also alleviate symptoms of lactose intolerance.
• L. lactis isn’t as common as other lactobacillus strains, but is believed to aid in proper digestion.
• L. reuteri is found often found in the colon, where it fights against pathogenic bacteria. Studies show that it may support the immune system.
• L. acidophilus is able to fight against intestinal pathogens and balance intestinal microflora.
• L. casei is used to detoxify the intestines, and may have immune boosting capabilities.
• L. plantarum is used in the fermentation process of many foods, and also helps your body metabolize carbohydrates. Furthermore, it may help treat Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Flora 20-14 is suitable for vegetarians; it’s also free of gluten, dairy, and soy free. Finally, it has no artificial or synthetic ingredients.