Bioflora

"Recapture Your Perfect Health the Natural Way"

YOUR   FRIENDLY   HEALTH

        PROMOTING   BACTERIA

FAMILY   of   HEALTH   PRODUCTS  

ACIDOFLORA     BIFIDOFLORA    COLONFOOD               

INTESTIFLORA    INFANTIFLORA    KIDDIEFORTE     

VAGIFORTE

Introduction

Before birth, babies’ intestines are sterile. Babies (infants) acquire intestinal microflora from their mothers during natural labour. By the time the infant becomes a toddler, there are more than 400 species of bacteria inhabiting his/her digestive tract. Some of them can be harmful, but a few species have a mutually beneficial relationship with humans.

Two main groups of beneficial, probiotic bacteria are:  

Lactobacillus  living in the small intestines and

Bifidobacterium  residing in the large intestines (colon).

 These bacteria have a number of unique, health-promoting properties. When their numbers in the digestive tract are in the correct balance, they control the intestinal flora and contribute not only to healthy digestion but also to overall well-being.

Why do we lose beneficial bacteria?

The extensive use of antibiotics, stress, incorrect diet, incorrect life style and environmental pollution lead to the loss of beneficial bacteria normally present in the intestines and of the delicate balance between various groups of microbial flora within the human body. This in turn may result in various disturbances of the digestive system such as diarrhoea, constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal distention, spastic colon and/or the overgrowth of some, potentially harmful organisms, such as Candida albicans.

The benefits of intestinal bacterial flora controlled by:

Lactobacillus  and  Bifidobacterium:

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By producing organic acids such as lactic, acetic or formic acid as well as hydrogen peroxide, probiotic bacteria prevent and/or inhibit infection with a variety of pathogenic bacteria, yeasts and viruses. If an infection already exists, probiotic preparations (biotherapeutics) will inhibit the growth of various pathogens.  By producing an enzyme that splits lactose (milk sugar) which is present in milk, probiotics help with the digestion of this sugar, reducing the possibility of lactose intolerance.

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By stimulating the functions of the immune system, probiotics help to fight numerous pathogenic microorganisms with which they come into contact and diminish the probability of developing a disease.   This is particularly evident in the decrease of the number of colds and influenza among children regularly taking this supplement.

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By enhancing the absorption of nutrients, particularly of minerals such as calcium, manganese or iron, probiotics stimulate the growth and development of children and prevent osteoporosis in grown-ups.  

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By suppressing some of the undesirable immune reactions, probiotics can help control some of the food allergies. They have also been reported to alleviate problems associated with asthma.

 In addition, probiotic bacteria play an important role in:

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 normalizing bowel function by correcting constipation and diarrhoea

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 controlling the overgrowth of Candida albicans

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 decreasing flatulence and abdominal bloating

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  detoxifying carcinogens and / or preventing their formation

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  preventing the formation of acne among teenagers

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 normalizing various inflammatory reaction of the intestinal epithelium and repairing the epithelium. By maintaining healthy intestines, probiotics play a part in decreasing the chances of the development of serious disorders such as Crohn’s disease or even colon cancer.

In our never-ending pursuit for perfect health, no sacrifice is too great. We are prepared to try any treatment or diet. This relentless pursuit to achieve perfect health can be made much simpler by the administration of a range of products produced by BIOFLORA.

ALL PRODUCTS LISTED BELOW ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF INTESTINAL FLORA.

INFANTIFLORA -  recommended for infants under 12 months of age.  Active ingredient: Bifidobacterium infantis (1 billion viable cells).

KIDDIE-FORTE -  recommended for toddlers and children of up to 14 years of age.

 Active ingredients:

Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and  Bifidobacterium longum (1 billion viable cells)

ACIDOFLORA recommended SPECIALLY for the treatment of the small intestines and for the control of Candida albicans overgrowth.   Active ingredient: 

Lactobacillus acidophilus (1 billion viable cells)

BIFIDOFLORA recommended SPECIALLY for the treatment of the disorders of the colon (the large intestine).  Active ingredients:

Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum (1 billion viable cells)  

INTESTIFLORA recommended for adults to replenish the intestinal flora (eg. After antibiotic treatment).   Active ingredients:

Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum  (1 billion viable cells)

     VAGIFORTE - Recommended in case of the vaginal overgrowth of Candida albicans.

Active ingredients:   

Lactobacillus acidophilus,  Bifidobacterium bifidum and B. longum.  

(1 billion viable cells)

          COLON FOOD – recommended as a special “food” for probiotic bacteria

Active ingredient:

Fructo-oligosaccharide    (F. O. S.) (containing 1200 mg)

 

If you should require any more in depth detail or technical explanation please email us at info@bioflora.co.za 

 

 

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