Product
Details
Living
Health With FOS from Chicory Root
Eniva’s Living Health™ is a dietary probiotic designed to
optimize the health of the human digestive tract.* Living Health
helps to promote digestion and balance of intestinal flora while
helping support the immune system.*
Living Health contains naturally occurring
FOS (fructooligosaccharide), a prebiotic derived from chicory root.
The health benefits of FOS are many, including support of healthy
intestinal bacteria.* It is recommended that Living Health be taken
in conjunction with a comprehensive vitamin and mineral program to
achieve integrated nutrition. Living Health has been endorsed by Guy
Miller, Ph.D., a leading researcher in the field of microbiological
delivery systems for health.
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Living Health
Helps to Promote:
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Growth and activity of beneficial intestinal bacteria* |
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Healthy digestion* |
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Healthy immune function* |
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Increased mineral and nutrient absorption* |
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Healthy lipid and cholesterol levels* |
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Supplement Facts
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| Serving
Size: 2 capsules
Servings Per Bottle: 60 |
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Amount
Per
Serving
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%
Daily
Value
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| Lactobacillus
acidophilus |
2
billion CFU
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| Enterococcus
faecium |
6
billion CFU
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†
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| Bifidobacterium
bifidum |
2
billion CFU
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†
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| Lactobacillus
casei |
2
billion CFU
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†
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| FOS
(Fructooligosaccharide) |
450 mg
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† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Vegatable Capsule.
As a dietary supplement:
2 capsules daily.
This
product contains no preservatives, artificial colors,
yeasts, wheat, soy, or milk derivatives. No refrigeration
required
Do not use if tamper evident seal is either broken or
missing.
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The
Benefits Of Friendly Bacteria
The bacteria that live in the intestines make up a very large and
diverse population. The numbers of each kind of bacteria change
depending on one's age, diet, health status, and use of drugs and
supplements. When the overall flora of the intestines is drastically
changed and the amount of friendly bacteria reduced, major health
consequences may occur.* Probiotics are organisms that help optimize
the health of the human digestive tract and immune system.*
Probiotic bacteria favorably alter the intestinal microflora
balance, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, promote healthy
digestion and nutrient absorption, promote immune function, and
increase the body’s resistance to infection.* Probiotic bacteria
also produce substances called bacteriocins, which act as natural
antibiotics. Individuals with flourishing intestinal colonies of
beneficial bacteria are better equipped to fight the growth of
harmful bacteria.* Probiotics are especially important for people
who have intestinal challenges or treatments that may alter the
intestinal flora.*
The
Probiotic Component
The specific strains of bacteria selected for Living Health were
carefully chosen, based upon research and scientific reasoning. It
includes:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Enterococcus faecium
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus
Acidophilus
The Lactobacillus genus has truly gained attention since the work of
Nobel Prize-winner Metchnikoff in the early 1900s. Specifically,
acidophilus is the most researched bacterium regarding bacterial use
for the promotion of human health. Metchnikoff's work demonstrated
that humans are dependent on the quantity and function of
acidophilus for promoting intestinal health and that intestinal
health affects the health of the whole body. This species of
Lactobacillus is documented to have high implant levels in the
intestinal tract. During its growth phase, it produces DL-lactic
acid and the enzyme amylase (a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme) for
proper digestion. The Lactobacillus are largely responsible for the
final stages of lactose fermentation. L. acidophilus is also
particularly important in the promotion of health in the context of
antibiotic-induced diarrhea, yeast overgrowth, and urinary tract
challenges.* L. acidophilus is also normally present in the vaginal
flora and helps to keep the growth of Candida (yeast) and other
bacteria in check.*
Enterococcus
Faecium
This intestinal bacteria is present in large numbers in the adult
colon. This is a fiber-loving bacterium with similar attributes to
Lactobacillus casei. It appears to feed primarily on plant material
and may be directly involved in the liberation and fermentation of
plant lignins. Lignins are a group of compounds that have been
documented as having powerful antioxidant activities.* E. faecium
also is important in the breakdown and degradation of unusable
components of the digestive process. As such, it’s one of the main
bacterium that are important in the formation of fecal matter and is
found in high concentration in feces.
Bifidobacterium
Bifidum
The intestinal flora of the newborn becomes established through
bacterium found in breast milk. This Bifidobacterium species is the
main bacteria responsible for this colonization. Because of this
fact, newborns must have it to protect their bodies from Candida
overgrowth. In adults, this species is highly susceptible to
environmentally induced stress and, therefore, the normal intestinal
flora can be undesirably modified.
Lactobacillus
Casei
This species of Lactobacillus is documented to have a wide pH and
temperature range and complements the growth of Lactobacillus
acidophilus. It also produces DL-lactic acid and amylase to aid in
digestion. Lactobacillus casei has also been demonstrated to produce
natural substances, called bacteriocins, which inhibit the growth of
various harmful bacteria.*
The
Prebiotic Component
A prebiotic is a nondigestible food ingredient that benefits the
host by selectively stimulating the growth and activity of helpful
bacteria in the colon.
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) is a dietary
fiber that helps to keep the stomach and bowels healthy. Not
digestible by the stomach, it can only be broken down by the
bacteria in the colon. It promotes health by nourishing and
promoting the naturally present, friendly bacteria of the
intestines, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. Because of
these properties, FOS is considered to be a prebiotic. The type and
concentration of FOS selected for an intestinal health product is
very important. There are various sources for FOS, and the type
selected can have a large impact on efficacy. The FOS selected for
Living Health is naturally derived from chicory root. This type of
FOS provides one of the highest concentrations of inulin (the active
component of FOS) and has a long, fermentable chain length. This
long chain means it will be used by the bacteria in the colon and
will not cause indigestion, gas, or bloating—symptoms common to
other, less expensive types of FOS that are found in other probiotic
products, mainly because they are less expensive. Another component
to the success of FOS is its dosage. The concentration found in
Living Health provides a generous serving of FOS per serving,
increasing the likelihood of its success in promoting intestinal
health.*
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This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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Health Probiotics LHP, LHB
