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FloraSMART Information
FloraSMART™ utilizes BIO-tract ™ delivery
technology which is engineered to deliver probiotics to their optimal
locations. BIO-tract ™ is a patent-pending controlled delivery
technology developed specifically for beneficial microorganisms.
BIO-tract ™ is the first true oral controlled release technology that
utilizes recognized and proven principles from the pharmaceutical
industry to preserve, protect, and deliver its payload from the store
shelf, through the harsh environment of the stomach, and into the
intestines where they can be utilized.
After swallowing the tablet, a protective gel layer
surrounds the tablet and effectively isolates the bacteria to reduce
any harmful interaction with the acidic environment in the stomach.
Once passing through the stomach, it releases the
organisms in a controlled fashion over time, delivering the living
bacteria to the small intestine so they may populate the intestinal
tract.
An example of how this technology
compares to other products is as follows:
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Viability after 2 hours
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| Product |
Label Claim |
Post-gastric CFU |
% Label Claim remaining |
| A |
1 billion |
0 |
<1% |
| B |
2 billion |
150k |
<1% |
| C |
3 billion |
0 |
<1% |
| D |
1.5 billion |
10k |
<1% |
| E |
25 billion |
200k |
<1% |
| F |
4 Billion |
550 million |
13.75% |
| G |
4 Billion |
30k |
<1% |
| BIO-tract G.I.TM |
450 million |
310 million |
68.89% |
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Individually Sealed Packets
Each FloraSMART serving is individually packaged in a foil sachet
(packet) for traveling convenience and protection.
Shelf
Stability
FloraSMART’s probiotic formula is stable at room temperature because
its probiotics are isolated within the tablets core, thanks to
Bio-tract’s protective layer, resulting in a product that is less
susceptible to heat, moisture, and oxidative stress.
What Are
Probiotics?
The term “probiotic” means supporting life. Probiotics are friendly
and beneficial bacteria. Although there are
hundreds of different strains of bacteria that live in the digestive
tract, two of the most prevalent types of beneficial bacteria are
lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum. These bacteria
(as well as others) are normal inhabitants of the large and small
intestines.
Why Are
Probiotics So Important?
Recent research on probiotics suggests that these friendly bacteria
improve gastrointestinal functions, respiratory and allergy response,
and may counter the negative effects of antibiotic use. Probiotics
support our immune systems, balance intestinal environments and
inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms. These beneficial bacteria:
1) produce vitamins, 2) aid in absorption of nutrients, and 3) crowd
out bad bacteria and fungus.
Which
Probiotics Are Best?
Most commercial probiotic products are made up of multiple species of
Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria. Some of
the Lactobacilli species are resident (L. acidophilus) and others are
transient bacteria (L. casei). Both resident and transient species are
beneficial. Resident species live naturally in the digestive tract.
Transient species provide benefits while they pass through the
digestive system. One strategy is to use a product that contains
multiple resident strains of (L. acidophilus or B. bifidum) bacteria
and to use specific, well-tested transient strains (L. casei) to
provide additional benefits.
Why Is
Manufacturing Important?
Probiotics are live microorganisms
and, as such, present challenges in maintaining quality and
viability throughout different points of manufacture and
distribution. These bacteria are susceptible to heat, moisture and
air. Individually sealing each FloraSMART tablet helps protect the
probiotics from these shipping and storage issues. Beyond
manufacturing and shelf stability, the next biggest challenge is to
get the probiotics through the stomach acid. The acids of the
stomach can kill the beneficial bacteria. It is critical that the
bacteria be delivered live into the intestinal tract. FloraSMART
accomplishes this with BIO-tract™ technology.
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