Stomach upset, fatigue, frequent colds and flu, sensitivity to milk and dairy products are some of the signs that your friendly bacterial flora may need to be replenished. The body's flora is depleted by stress, carbonation, laxatives, antibiotics (including those in meat and dairy products we eat) and even the natural aging process.

Friendly bacteria are essential to suppress harmful strains that cause bacterial infections and other concerns. Probiotic bacteria "favor life, contributing to health by warding off illness and promoting nutrient absorption. The bacteria strains in Optimal Flora from OHS have been shown to support intestinal health- and thus, to improve digestion, help with problems of lactose intolerance, and fight back against toxins and infections.

Without a supply of approximately 3 pounds of friendly flora in the intestine, we are left without a strong defense against digestive problems, poor nutrient absorption, illness and infections. Helpful flora is called probiotic, meaning, favoring life. Antibiotics are against life, and kill not only the harmful strains of bacteria, but also destroy those strains that we need for health and well-being. Unfortunately, even if we haven't recently taken prescription antibiotics, we still are regularly exposed to antibiotics. Since half the antibiotics produced each year are fed to animals, we take in antibiotics every time we eat meat or dairy products.

Other factors, including stress, carbonated drinks, laxatives, birth control pills, coffee, alcohol, and aging also pull from the body's flora supply. Flora depletion is of serious concern in today's environment. In addition to increased toxins, harmful bacteria including highly resistant strains called super germs are on the rise.

Optimal Flora Plus, which was developed with input from the world's leading probiotic authority Dr. Khem Shahani is far superior to other flora products in that it contains the heartiest forms of bacteria, proven to withstand the changes in temperature and pH in the intestines. In addition, this unique formula is not a single-strain formula, but contains several strains, each proven to assist with specific concerns, and each adding to the overall effectiveness and value of this product.

Ingredients, quantity per serving (1 capsule):
DDS-1 Lactobacillus acidophilus 400 mmCFU
Bifidobacterium bifidum 200 mmCFU
Enterococcus faecium 100 mmCFU
Lactobacillus bulgaricus 100 mmCFU
Lactobacillus plantarum 100 mmCFU
Lactobacillus salivarius 100 mmCFU
Streptococcus Thermophilus 100 mmCFU
Bifidobacterium infantis 100 mmCFU
Lactobacillus reuteri 100 mmCFU
Lactobacillus rhamnosus 100 mmCFU
Jerusalem Artichoke 50 mg
Blackstrap Molasses 5 mg
Opti-blend Delivery System 5 mg
Zinc (as amino acid chelate) 450 mcg
Copper (as amino acid chelate) 300 mcg
Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 200 mcg

Serving size: 1 capsules; 90 servings