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NOW has over 40 years experience in developing a wide range of supplements and natural foods, including vitamins, herbs, oils, antioxidants, fiber supplements, herbal teas and much more. All NOW® products are aimed at giving customers the ability to lead healthier lives through the use of natural products that support the various systems of the body. Digestive health One of these vital systems is the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which not only ensures that the body receives the necessary nutrition to perform all the vital functions, but also plays a role in protein synthesis, maintaining healthy immunity and the control of carcinogenic substances. When the digestive system is not functioning optimally then other systems in the body will also be affected, so it is critical to maintain good digestive health. Ideally we should be able to do this through good diet but, while that is certainly a step in the right direction, there are unfortunately many other factors in our lives that compromise our digestive system. Supporting digestion A major contributing factor to poor digestion is an imbalance of the microorganisms, or microflora, in the GI tract. There are millions of microorganisms throughout the digestive system, some of which cause harm and many of which bring benefits, and these are finely balanced. Fortunately microflora imbalance can be addressed through the use of probiotic supplements, which can play a vital role in re-establishing a healthy balance. This is what NOW® Probiotic Defense is designed to do. Available as a powder and as capsules, NOW® Probiotic Defense is an advanced formula containing beneficial bacterial strains that are blended into a unique fermented whole food base to give even greater support to the digestive system. The bacterial strains Multibacterial probiotic formulas are generally considered the most effective means of boosting good gut microflora, and NOW® Probiotic Defense contains a mix of 13 different bacterial strains. Several of these are soil organisms associated with nutrient-rich soil. The strains are cultured to give a high potency level and to ensure that potency is maintained after manufacture they are freeze-dried. This approach, together with the high stability of the strains chosen gives a greater shelf life. To ensure the bacteria have the greatest chance of establishing themselves within the digestive system, this product also contains FOS (fructooligosaccharides). FOS provides a food source for the bacteria. The food base The bacterial strains in NOW® Probiotic Defense are blended into a nutrient-rich food base in order to further support the digestive system. This base is composed of fermented greens such as barley grass, which are rich in compounds like chlorophyll and vitamins and minerals known to support the body’s natural functions. NOW also include Alfalfa juice concentrate, Atlantic kelp and Dulse in the formula, claiming that these are three of our planet’s most nutrient-rich substances. In this way, not only is the microflora imbalance addressed but the body is given a boost of other helpful nutrients. The bigger picture NOW Foods has a vast range of products aimed at all aspects of health living but even within the realm of digestive health NOW® Probiotic Defense fits into a range of support products. NOW® 8 Billion Acidophilus and Bifidus and BerryDophilus ™ are other probiotic supplements available, while NutraFlora ™ FOS can encourage the growth of good bacteria in the digestive system. There are also other products that aid various absorptions in the GI tract through combinations of enzymes, nutrients, amino acids and other pro-digestive compounds.
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