What Are Flora Source Probiotics?
Over the years I have used a lot of flora probiotics from a lot of sources because I take my health seriously. Time and experience has led me to a number of things to look out for before I jump in and buy a new formulation. For the last six weeks I have been on Flora Probiotics and Flora Source and this is a review of how I got on with both of them. At the basic level these products are not that different. They offer a range of probiotics at a reasonable level per capsule to be useful in the gut.
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Flora Source multi contains 16 probiotics and has 32 billion CFUs per capsule. While good mixes of probiotics should be backed up by research, I generally like to look for a range of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria as some of both are needed to bring the full range of benefits that I look for in a good Probiotic supplement. These benefits include:
- good digestion
- rapid food transit
- body detox
- good stool texture
- no gas, pain or other problems
If you want more details on the make-up of probiotic pills there is more at the end of this article (not everyone wants the details).
The current formulation of the flora probiotic has been changed recently. I did come across some reviews that did seem a bit out of date. The new product formulas have an addition called bif relief. This is claimed to keep the digestive system moving faster, avoiding constipation. Bifobacteria have been shown to work on the large intestine and to speed up the transit of body waste.
What Does Flora Source Probiotic Cost?
All these Flora probiotic products are made and sold by Nutri-Health around the world. These are prices from their US site.
60 capsules of Flora Probiotic Multisource – $39.00
2.1 Oz of Probiotic powder - $39.95
Shipping is free if you spend more than $50.00, so I usually buy 3 sets at a time. The other reason that I do this is that their shipping can be slow. Here is a link to a 3 product volume discount page.
They have a Healthy Lifestyle Savings plan – if you sign up for regular purchases you get a good discount on the products and free shipping. I haven’t tried that, but the prices look good. If you order something, they will make you a few offers before you get to the shopping cart, but stick with it because the products are worth it. They have a 60 day guarantee, so if you are unhappy you can send it back.
How Effective Is This Flora Probiotic?
First, my own experience. I don’t generally have severe stomach problems, but I am prone to constipation and some gas even though this is mild compared to some people. I found the flora multi-probiotic capsules to be very effective in keeping me regular. I have taken some in the past that were stronger flora probiotics, but they were not any more effective, so for the price I found them to be pretty good value – they are mid-range price and work well. You will find cheaper deals on the market, but many will not work as well.
I have also been looking at the experiences of other people before I bought the product and I found that almost everyone who expressed an opinion was positive about flora probiotics. Any issues were about price, discounts and shipping, but I could not find anyone that said that it did not help them.
What Is In Flora Source?
The ingredients are as follows:
Bifidobacteria – work in the large intestine to aid detoxification and to maintain a good digestive transit (keeps things moving).
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Bifidobacterium breve
- Bifidobacterium lactis (infantis)
- Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
- Bifidobacterium longum
Lactobaccillii – work in the small intestine to aid digestion on nutrient absorption.
- Lactobaccillis acidophilus
- Lactobaccillis brevis
- Lactobaccillis bulgaricus
- Lactobaccillis casei
- Lactobaccillis gasseri
- Lactobaccillis paracasei
- Lactobaccillis plantarum
- Lactobaccillis rhamnosus
- Lactobaccillis salivarius
Others
- Lactococcus lactis
- Streptococcos thermophilus
- Short chain fructo oligosaccharide (scFOS)
Some claims are made for this last ingredient which I do not believe are supported by the evidence. By adding it some claim that it helps to nourish and strengthen the flora source probiotics. Not only is the FOS probably not available in sufficient quantity to be effective, but it can also cause stomach gas. Alignate would be a far better choice of prebiotic.
Usage Guide For Flora Probiotics
The knowledge that we have now about probiotics is hugely advanced on what we knew ten or even five years ago, so forget what you heard before. Pick a good multi probiotic product like flora source that has a good number of CFUs – 32 billion colony forming units is fine. Probitics have been shown to be beneficial at a range of CFU and different strains work at different CFU levels, so it is not possible to give one acceptable number for a multi-probiotic formula.
Remember that that is the number viable flora probiotic ingredients that were in the capsule when it was manufactured. The capsules are then packed in nitrogen and in dry conditions that will enable them to do well at room temperature for a few weeks. Once you open them, keep them in the fridge no matter what claims are made for them. This applies to all probiotics.
These active components have to be delivered through to the intestines where they work and that means getting through the acid bath that is the stomach. Good capsules protect the flora probiotics until they are delivered to their destination and for that reason I prefer them to probiotic powder.
I noticed improvements in my digestive health within a week and this seems to be a common thread in other discussion that I have come across on flora source probiotics, so you should see results in this timeframe.
Natural food sources of prebiotics include onions, tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, and rye bread. I generally try to find at least one of these source foods per day to help things along.
Avoiding Any Side-Effects of Probiotics
Most people avoid them, but if you do get any side effects from any probiotic, you can try the following:
Reduce the dosage – try taking one pill instead of two per day
Drink lots of water – sometimes a side-effect is a by-product of detoxification and water will help this detox process by flushing the body of impurities.
Keep with the program – I take probitics regularly and I get a lot from them. If you are not used to taking them, give them a few days to work before you give up on them. Most people find it is worth the wait.
This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and it is not intended to cure or treat any disease.
