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225 billion live bacteria per serving (serving = 2 capsules)
Acts as a protective barrier in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

VSL#3 Lactic Acid Bacteria Probiotic - 60 caps
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Suggested Dosage: Take 1 to 2 capsules (swallow or mix into a non-carbonated drink) or as suggested by your physician. Bloating can occur during the first few days following the start of VSL#3 consumption. This is usually a transitory phenomenon due to the changing intestinal microflora. If you experience bloating, you may need to reduce your daily intake to allow this adjustment. Store in the refrigerator. VSL#3 is a high potency friendly bacteria probiotic designed to produce optimal quantities and types of protective bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Each serving of VSL#3 contains 225 billion protective probiotic beneficial bacteria. (serving = 2 capsules) This product contains trace amounts of casein. Does not contain yeast, gluten, soy, sugar or other sweeteners, artificial colors or preservatives. The live lactic acid bacteria in VSL3 Probiotic have been cultivated, freeze-dried and mixed in high concentration. VSL#3 is the probiotic that has been proven in clinical studies to be effective in serious gastrointestinal disorders, particularly the management and prevention of Pouchitis, which is an inflammation of the small bowel reservoir or pouch, that is the most frequent colon removal and pouch creation surgery for ulcerative colitis. 8 strains of friendly bacteria have been purposefully selected, carefully cultivated and mixed proportionally to obtain the proven experimental and clinical efficacy of VSL#3. VSL#3 used successfully for Ulcerative Colitis According to research presented by Richard Fedorak, MD at Digestive Disease Week 2003 in Orlando FL, VSL#3 Probiotic therapy can be effective for treating patients with ulcerative colitis. "Many ulcerative colitis patients do not respond to conventional treatments and side effects of these medications can be troublesome," Dr. Fedorak said. "These results are meaningful because they demonstrate that adding a probiotic with multiple strains and a high concentration of bacteria to the treatment regimen may have the potential to stop this disease in its tracks and avoid any treatment-related side effects." In the multicenter, open-label study, 30 patients from Canada, United States, and Italy with a recent flare-up of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis that did not respond to conventional treatment were given four packets daily of the probiotic preparation of friendly bacteria VSL#3 (equivalent to 3,600 billion good bacteria) for 6 weeks. Eligible patients also remained on steady doses of standard therapies including mesalamine, oral corticosteroids, and azathioprine. The primary end point of remission was determined using the Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Score (UCCS), and was observed in 63% of patients. An additional 23% had an improvement in symptoms, for a combined remission/response rate of 86%. Four patients did not respond to the treatment, with one patient demonstrating worsened disease activity. No negative biochemical or clinical effects were observed by adding the therapy. Dr. Fedorak said results from the study confirm earlier findings that showed VSL#3 is effective in the management of gastrointestinal disorders such as pouchitis, a major complication following a common surgical procedure in patients with ulcerative colitis. Dr Kekkonen, et al. on probiotic having strain-specific anti-inflammatory effects

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Supported by Scientific Data

VSL#3 is supported by “Level One” scientific evidence, meaning the data must be from a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that is published in top peer-reviewed journals. VSL#3® is one of the few probiotic preparations with Level One scientific data. All studies cited to support VSL#3 were conducted with the specialized VSL#3® preparation.

225 Billion Bacteria

VSL#3 has the highest available concentration of beneficial bacteria with 225 billion live bacteria per serving = 2 capsules. The human gut has thousands of billions of resident bacteria. In order to modulate the composition of this gut flora in a positive way, an extremely large amount of probiotic bacteria is necessary. VSL#3 is the only probiotic preparation that delivers enough bacteria to beneficially affect the gut flora in patients with serious intestinal disorders.

Strains of Bacteria

Scientific evidence has proven that not all strains of probiotic bacteria are the same. VSL#3 has eight strains of bacteria in specific concentrations that have been chosen to produce an optimal intestinal flora.

Medical Food Status

A medical food is a specialized preparation that is prescribed by a physician for the dietary management of a disease or health condition. VSL#3 is a medical food intended for the dietary management of ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome or an ileal pouch anastomosis.

Recognized by the American College of Gastroenterology

VSL#3 is the only probiotic recognized by the American College of Gastroenterology Practice Parameter Committee as an effective tool for the management of pouchitis.