NOW® Probiotic Defence™ is a combination of "friendly" probiotic bacteria, including clinically validated strains, blended into a fermented whole food base.

NOW® Probiotic Defence™ combines 13 active bacterial strains formulated to support gastrointestinal health and immune system function.

FOS (fructo-oligosaccharide) is also included in this product to assist healthy growth of Acidophilus and Bifidus organisms.

Features & Benefits:

1 Billion Organisms
Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base
Promotes Positive Probiotic Balance
Supports Healthy Immune System

How probiotics help:

They perform a number of incredibly important functions such as:

Nutrient absorption – Not only do probiotic organisms assist with the digestion and utilization of nutrients, they can also synthesize some nutrients, such as B vitamins and vitamin K. They also aid the absorption of calcium, which is important for bone health, among other things.

Immunity boost - There’s mounting evidence that probiotics also support normal immune system function by modulating the activity of specific immune system cells, maintaining normal barrier function, as well as through other aspects of immune function.

Elimination of waste – In addition to helping our body get what it needs, probiotics also help our body get rid of what it doesn’t need, such as metabolic waste materials that are a normal byproduct of metabolism.

Reinforcements – Over the course of our lifetime a number of factors can affect the balance of bacteria in our gut, and not always for the better. A good probiotic formula can help to quickly replenish vital gut microflora during travel or other stressful situations and help to maintain normal digestive function.

Active Ingredients (per 1 veg cap):

Probiotic Defense™ Blend of:

Fermented Greens [Barley Grass (Hordeum vulgaris),
Oat Grass (Avena sativa), Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum),
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)] 485 mg

Freeze-dried Probiotic Strains (1 Billion CFU) [Lactobacillus
acidophilus (La-14), Bifidobacterium lactis (BI-04), Lactobacillus
brevis (Lbr-35), Lactobacillus casei (Lc-11), Lactobacillus
plantarum (Lp-115), Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32),
Lactobacils salivarius (Ls-33), Lactobacillus paracasei (Lpc-37),
Bifidobacterium bifidum/Bifidobacterium lactis (Bb-02),
Bifidobacterium breve (Bb-03), Bifidobacterium longum (BI-05),
Lactobacillus bulgaricus (Lb-87), Saccharomyces boulardii]

Super Green Foods [Alfalfa Juice Concentrate and Atlantic Kelp (Laminaria spp.)]

Other Ingredients:

Cellulose (capsule), Fermented Molasses, Probiotic Cultures, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Chicory Root, Inulin/FOS (fructo-oligosaccharide) and Silica. Contains wheat, milk and soy.

Not manufactured with egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Suitable for lacto-vegetarians. May contain trace levels of dairy protein.

NUT FREE, NON-GMO, EGG FREE, KOSHER

Directions:

Dose: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily with water, preferably on an empty stomach.
Start with 1 capsule per day and gradually increase to 3 capsules per day.
Refrigeration Recommended.

Caution:

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially immune-suppressing drugs), or have a medical condition (especially if immune system is compromised).
Keep out of reach of children.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.