HMF Forte Shelf Stable
- Vegan
- GMO Free
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- No Refrigeration Necessary
- Provides 20 Billion CFU Per Daily Dose
- Contains Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
- Potency Guaranteed Through Expiration
- Contributes To A Natural Healthy Gut Flora
HMF® Forte is a combination of four human strains of proprietary probiotics that Assist promote daily gastrointestinal health in adults and children. Included in this blend are two strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 & CUL-21), Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) and Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) to promote colonization in both the small and large intestines.1 These proprietary strains were selected based on their high quality, viability, strong epithelial adherence and naturally high tolerance to stomach acid.2 They have also been evaluated for their effectiveness in clinical trials and are some of the most studied probiotic cultures in the world.3-8 In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 138 adults, supplementation with the probiotic combination contained in HMF® Forte was found to reduce the incidence of C. difficile-associated diarrhoea in adults taking antibiotics.7 In addition to this research-driven probiotic blend, HMF® Forte also provides fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a prebiotic fibre to Aid the Development of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. This convenient shelf-stable format has guaranteed potency at expiry and may improve patient compliance.
Ingredients
Each Capsule Contains
Probiotic Consortium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 billion CFU Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 & CUL-21) . . . . . . . . . . 8 billion CFU Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) & Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 billion CFU Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), hypromellose, cellulose, silica, sunflower lecithin. Ingredients used to maintain viability of probiotics (dipotassium phosphate, monopotassium phosphate, trehalose, sucrose)
Recommended Dose
Adults, Adolescents and Children (6 years and older): Take 2 capsules daily with a meal, at least 2 to 3 hours before or after taking antibiotics, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
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