TruFlora®
A Probiotic.org Expert Product Review
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Product Overview |
According to the manufacturer, TruFlora
is a potent probiotic supplement which
contains two enzymes and three probiotic
strains to prevent harmful bacteria from
colonizing in the intestinal tract. This
product may be used alone or in
conjunction with other probiotic
supplements. |
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Manufacturer |
TruFlora
is made by Master Supplements,
Incorporated. |
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Probiotic Strain(s) |
TruFlora contains three different
species of probiotics. These include
Bacillus coagulans or Lactobacillus
sporogenes, Lactobacillus salivarius,
and Lactobacillus plantarum. |
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Colony Forming Units (CFU) |
Just after being manufactured, TruFlora
contains twenty-four billion colony
forming units, but at least twelve
billion are guaranteed through the
expiration date. |
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Listed Benefits and Studies |
The
company claims that TruFlora can work to
prevent infections caused by Candida by
inhibiting the growth of this yeast in
the body. The manufacturer also insists
that TruFlora can be used to prevent and
treat traveler’s diarrhea by defending
the body against undesirable bacteria
found in contaminated food and water.
The company also says that by taking one
capsule of TruFlor every two hours after
exposure, individuals may reduce
illnesses caused by food poisoning. Up
to twelve capsules may be taken in two
days and then two capsules should be
taken daily for the next ten days to
help ameliorate symptoms caused by
contaminated foods. |
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Method of Delivery |
The
bacterial strains in TruFlora are
encapsulated using sodium alginate which
protects their beneficial qualities as
they pass through the acidic environment
of the stomach. In this way, the
probiotics and enzymes make it through
to the intestinal tract, where they most
needed, intact. TruFlora is sold in
bottles of thirty-two capsules. |
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Inactive Ingredients |
Other
ingredients included in TruFlora,
besides the probiotic cultures, are
Celluloser, Sodium Alginate, HPMC,
Ascorbic Acid, Silica, and Magnesium
Stearate. |
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Listed
Directions |
The dose
recommended by the manufacturer is two
capsules per week taken with liquid. To
accommodate children who cannot swallow
pills easily, the contents of the
capsules may be folded into soft foods
such as apple sauce or pudding. |
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Listed
Precautions |
The
company warns that this product is not
manufactured with the intention of
diagnosing, treating, or curing any
disease. They recommend that patients
see a doctor before beginning a
probiotic treatment plan. |
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Storage |
According
to the manufacturer, TruFlora can remain
stable at room temperatures for up to
four months. This makes it an excellent
probiotic supplement for people who
travel frequently. If the product is
refrigerated, however, the viability of
the live active cultures is two years.
It is also possible to freeze TruFlora
for a period of seven years without
harming the probiotic. |
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Shelf Life |
The shelf
life of TruFlora is anywhere from four
months to two years, depending on the
temperatures at which the capsules are
stored. |
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Place of Manufacture |
Master
Supplements, Inc. is located in
Victoria, MN.
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