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PROBIOTIC GUIDEProducts To Support Intestinal & Immune System Health

Probiotics are living microorganisms that when ingested or locally applied in sufficient numbers, can impart one or more specified, demonstrated functional or health benefit on the host.

Probiotics have been called nature’s “internal healers” because of their crucial role in the health and functioning of the intestinal tract. Probiotics are actually friendly (desirable and beneficial) bacteria that help maintain the correct balance of good and bad organisms in the gastrointestinal tract.

One hundred trillion bacteria live in the human body, and of those, a healthy individual normally has a balance of approximately 85% good bacteria and 15% bad bacteria. When this ratio gets significantly out of balance, gastrointestinal problems arise.

Probiotics support the growth of beneficial intestinal flora while helping to crowd out the undesirable bacteria. Hundreds of species of friendly bacteria flourish in the 25-28 feet long intestinal tract when it is healthy.

Some of these species, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium bifidum, are resident microorganisms that are always present. These resident bacteria attach to the mucosal lining and colonize. This colonization helps

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keep out the unfriendly organisms that try and invade the intestinal tract. When the numbers of the resident flora are lowered or depleted, the undesirable organisms can take over, which can lead to a number of gastrointestinal disturbances.

In addition to the resident microorganisms, there are also transient friendly flora. These beneficial organisms don’t set up residence in the gut; instead, they travel through the intestines and exert many positive effects such as promoting good digestion, producing enzymes or producing lactic acid that creates an optimal environment for the resident flora.

Supplementing with probiotics can keep the good flora in balance, thereby promoting good health and a healthy gastrointestinal tract. There are many types of probiotic supplements available, some containing individual strains of organisms and some containing multiple strains. A person’s individual gastrointestinal situation will dictate what type of product is needed. If the offending pathogenic bacterium has been identified through laboratory testing, a single strain product specifically effective for that bacterium might be utilized. If the bacteria have not been identified, then a multi-strain product would probably be used. For general gastrointestinal support, multi-strain probiotics are most often utilized.

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Super Pro-Bio™ 75 Billion - Bio-Max Series - Hypoallergenic

Our highest strength (CFUs) probiotic offers a broad - formulation containing the same strains found in our #0442 probiotic.

Super Pro-Bio™ 75 Billion is in our Bio - Max Series of products that use many ingredients that have been clinically shown to be among the best absorbed.

The probiotic strains in this product have been carefully chosen to offer maximum stability, maximum adherence and maximum long-term colonization. Four strains of Lactobacillus organisms, two strains of Bifido, plus Streptococcus thermophilus are included to enhance colonozation.

Bifido Complex™ Advanced Formula - HypoallergenicCombines four of the most predominant strains of the Bifidobacterium family of lactic acids and bacteria to support a healthy intestinal tract.

CD-Biotic™Features two probiotic strains that provide powerful support for getting rid of unwanted bacteria plus saccharomyces boulardii.

L. Reuteri Custom Blend with PrebioticL. reuteri is a probiotic strain known to support the immune system and dental health. Researchers have also found that L. reuteri plays a role in the gut-brain connection. The gut-brain connection has been established for years and postulates that the condition of the gut and presence of certain types of gut flora

have an effect on neurodevelopmental behavior.

Acidophilus Probiotic Powder - HypoallergenicFeatures 5 billion CFUs of Achidophilus plus 5 other probiotic strains in a powder formulation. Addresses lactose metabolism, occasional diarrhea and constipation, regulates intestinal mobility and normal bowel function , creates an inhibitory effect

on free radical activity in the colon and provides overall immune support.

Pro-Bio Gold™ - HypoallergenicKirkman’s proprietary and most popular probiotic blend. Formulated with 6 probiotic strains clinically documented to improve gastrointestinal health.

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KIRKMAN’S PROBIOTICS GUIDE

0442-060 20+ billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules0442-120 20+ billion 120 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0454-090 20+ billion 90 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0345-060 75 billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0458-090 19+ billion 90 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0508-008 14 billion 8 oz. Powder

0481-060 15 billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0395-090 40 billion 90 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0541-060 10 billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

Pro-Bio Gold™ - with Vitamin D-3 - Hypoallergenic

Same as Kirkman’s #0442 with the addition of 1,000 IUs of Vitamin D-3.

Children’s Chewable Pro-Bio Gold™ Chocolate WafersSame as Kirkman’s #0442 but in delicious chocolate wafer form.

Lacto/Bifido 8-Strain ProbioticA broad spectrum hypoallergenic formulation containing eight probiotic strains that provide a good foundation for microbiome health.

Lacto/Bifido 8 - Strain Probiotic - Low Dose Children’s Formula - HypoallergenicFormulated for children, this product offers the same probiotic strains as #0465 but in lower doses.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus - HypoallergenicKirkman’s Lactobacillus Acidophilus (L. acidophilus) features only that one probiotic strain and is free of disaccharides. This species is recognized as one of the primary friendly lactic acid bacteria residing in a healthy gastrointestinal tract.

Lactobacillus Duo™ - HypoallergenicAn inulin free probiotic containing 30 billion colony forming units of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and 15 billion colony forming units of Lactobacillus plantarum. Both of these strains show excellent resistance to stomach acids and bile and also readily colonize in the gastrointestinal tract. These strains are well-

documented to support good gastrointestinal system health.

Microbiome Probiotic 8-Strain Blend - HypoallergenicSame formulation as #0465-060. Offered in a 3-product protocol to support the balance of the microbiome.

Multi-Flora Spectrum™ - HypoallergenicOriginally developed for healthcare practitioners, this is a broad spectrum probiotic that offers the same strains that are in Kirkman’s Pro-Bio Gold™ formulations.

Pro-Bio Defense™Pro-Bio Defense™ contains the most important “resident” and “transient” microorganisms that contribute to maintaining and promoting a healthy GI tract. It offers the six probiotic strains in Kirkman’s popular Pro-Bio Gold™ with added Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii), a special strain of yeast that has

probiotic capabilities.

Pro-Culture Gold™ - HypoallergenicThis formulation features the Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L. rhamnosus) probiotic strain. This species is recognized as one of the primary friendly lactic acid bacteria that resides in a healthy GI tract. Research over the past decade has shown that L. rhamnosus provides a number of important health benefits

including: support for the immune system; alleviating occasional diarrhea and constipation and aiding adherence to the GI mucosa.

Saccharomyces BoulardiiThis product offers a single strain Saccharomyces Boulardii (S. boulardii), a special yeast with probiotic effectiveness. S. boulardii is a non-colonizing baker’s yeast species that is closely related to brewer’s yeast, known as S. cervesiae. It is not related to the Candida species (Candida albicans,

tropicalas, etc.), which can cause the presence of unhealthy microorganisms in the GI and genitourinary tracts.

0465-060 60 billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules 0485-060 33.2 billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0316-120 3 billion 120 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0386-090 45 billion 90 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

4465-060 60 billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0466-060 12 billion 60 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0463-090 20 billion 90 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0341-120 20 billion 120 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

0240-100 3 billion 100 ct. Vegetarian Capsules

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