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If you a sufferer of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), UC (Ulcerative Colitis) or have an Ileal Pouch
then there is good news: VSL3 was designed specifically as a medicinal food supplement to aid in
the treatment and management of these ailments.
What’s in VSL3? VSL3 is packed with 450 billion colonies of live and viable friendly bacteria, which are freeze dried in order to preserve their viability. Rather than just one strain, which is common among many probiotics, VSL3 is manufactured using 8 strains, which are as follows: 1.Streptococcus thermophilus 2.Lactobacillus paracasei 3.Lactobacillus plantarum 4.Lactobacillus acidophilus 5.Lactobacillus delbrueckii (subspecies of bulgaricus) 6.Bifidobacterium breve 7.Bifidobacterium infantis 8.Bifidobacterium longum The mix also contains trace amounts of casein, a protein found in milk, which is used as a binding agent; therefore people allergic to this should be aware. However VSL3 is completely free of sugar, sweeteners, gluten, yeast and soy. No artificial colors or preservatives are used either. How does it help people with IBS, UC and Ileal pouch? Prolonged usage of antibiotics is known to have a devastating impact on our healthy flora. Also, because Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and people with an Ileal pouch may have distinct nutritional needs and may have to avoid certain foods, this means that they could lack the everyday friendly bacteria we all get from our normal diets. These restrictions mean that sufferers cannot modify their diet to obtain this. Therefore they are in more dire need of a medical supplement to compensate for this lack of friendly bacteria. Requirements, defined by the orphan drug act, 21 U.S.C and the FDA, mean that any medicinal food must be specially formulated and processed, rather than grown naturally. VSL3 conforms to both these requirements and is thus approved for medical use under the supervision of a medical physician, and is the only probiotic product that is recognized by the American Collage of Gastroenterology as an effective treatment for pouchitis. Does it work? The manufacturer has patent protected its own formula in the USA, thus maintaining that VSL3 is a unique mixture not found anywhere else in the US. Scientific tests have proven VSL3 to be highly effective at re-populating the colon and acting as a defense barrier to prevent unfriendly bacteria getting in. The eight strains were chosen specifically to ensure an optimal level of intestinal flora. How does it come? VSL3 is freeze dried in order to preserve its viability. You can buy it in sachets of powder. Each sachet contains 450 billion colonies of bacteria. The powder comes in flavored (light lemon) or unflavored form. Alternatively you can buy VSL3 powder in capsules, each containing 112.5 billion CFUs; so four capsules are equal to one sachet. How to store Due to the fact that it’s a freeze-dried product, VSL3 must be refrigerated and kept chilled in order for the bacteria to stay alive and viable. Therefore if you travel a lot then you must ensure you take a small portable refrigerator with you. When ordering via mail order, the product will be sent in insulated, ice-packed packaging. How is it taken? Sachets can be poured into a glass of cold water, or any other non-carbonated liquid and drunk straight away. You can also mix the powder with cold foods such as yoghurt or ice cream.
The above information is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace
competent health care advice received from a knowledgeable healthcare professional. You are urged to
seek healthcare advice for the treatment of any illness or disease. The statements made within this
website have not been evaluated by Health Canada and the Food and Drug Administration (USA). These
statements and products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
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