PB8™
A Probiotic.org Expert Product Review
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Product Overview |
According to the manufacturer, PB8
Pro-biotic Acidophilus is the number one
best selling Probiotic Acidophilus.
Nutrition Now claims that this product
can keep the digestive system
functioning in a healthy manner despite
the effects of stress, fast foods, too
much sugar, unnatural preservatives, and
prescription drugs. |
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Manufacturer |
PB8
probiotic supplement is made by
Nutrition Now, Incorporated. |
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Probiotic Strain(s) |
PB8 Pro-biotic Acidophilous for Life
contains eight powerful probiotic
strains. These include Lactobacillus
plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus,
Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus
rhamnonsus, Lactobacillus paracasei,
Lactobacillus salivarius,
Bifidobacterium bifidum, and
Bifidobacterium longum. |
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Colony Forming Units (CFU) |
The company states that PB8 has 14
billion beneficial colony forming units
per capsule at the time of manufacture. |
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Listed Benefits and Studies |
Studies
have linked the probiotic acidophilus
with a reduction in yeast infections.
The probiotic strains found in PB8 have
also been found to increase the
production of healthy bacteria and
inhibit that of harmful varieties in the
gastrointestinal tract. This leads to a
strong immune system and a greater
ability to fight infections. |
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Method of Delivery |
The
probiotics in PB8 are encapsulated in an
outer coating made from gelatin and
water. They come in bottles of 60 or 120
vegetarian capsules. |
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Inactive Ingredients |
Other than
the helpful bacterial cultures, PB8
contains gelatin, water, and silica. It
also has a prebiotic called inulin,
which comes from the chicory root, mixed
with rice maltodextrin to support the
growth of the probiotic strains.
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Listed
Directions |
The
company recommended dosage is two
capsule of PB8 probiotic every day. |
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Listed
Precautions |
Those with
existing medical problems or anyone
currently taking prescribed medications
should not use this product. Also, the
manufacturer says this product is not
suitable for pregnant or nursing women.
It is suggested that everyone consult a
health care professional before adding
this probiotic to their daily routine. |
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Recommended
Storage |
PB8
probiotic should be stored in a cool,
dry place. |
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Listed
Shelf Life |
An
expiration date is stamped on each
bottle of PB8. |
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Place of Manufacture |
Nutrition
Now, Incorporated is located in
Vancouver, Washington. |
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