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About Lactobacillus GG
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Lactobacillus GG, or LGG for short, is a patented* "healthy" bacterial
strain that is the most extensively researched and clinically proven strain
available. This unique strain takes it name from its discoverers, Drs. Gorbach
& Goldin of Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts who analyzed over
a thousand different strains for ideal "health promoting/probiotic" characteristics
and chose the LGG strain as the ideal probiotic.
Research shows that stomach acid kills many Lactobacillus strains
on contact preventing those strains from reaching the intestinal tract. Many of the
other strains that do survive the stomach acid do not adhere to the intestinal
lining. The ones that are able to adhere typically do not grow in the intestinal
tract as successfully as LGG and hence cannot form a protective barrier
in the intestines.
In study after study, LGG has been proven to better withstand
stomach acid and form a stronger barrier to bad bacteria than other
Lactobacillus
strains. The European and United States clinical research has consisted
of double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (participants and researcher
of the study do not know if they are receiving the real or inactive ingredient).
The majority of these studies have been published in leading medical and
scientific journals.
Furthermore, LGG is safe and effective and is sold in over 30 countries
in Asia, Europe, and Latin America in other products such as yogurt, milk
drinks, cheese, juices and capsules.
For details on the clinical research on Lactobacillus GG click here.
*US Patents 4839281, 5032399. Lactobacillus GG is used under license
from Valio, Ltd.
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Culturelle® Information
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Culturelle® is an all-natural dietary supplement containing Lactobacillus
GG. It is clinically proven at major US and European institutions to maintain
a healthy intestinal tract and strengthens the body's natural defenses.
Culturelle® is the exclusive brand containing the health promoting
benefits of Lactobacillus GG. No other probiotic in the United States
contains the powerful strain of Lactobacillus GG.
If you are taking antibiotics,
traveling or simply want to promote your health, taking Culturelle® daily will maintain the health promoting
"good" bacteria in your intestinal tract. This is important
because the intestine are the largest immune organ in the body and promoting
their health strengthens your body's overall natural defenses.
Lactobacillus GG is grown on whey and will contain trace levels (less
than 15 parts per million per capsule) of casein and whey, which are proteins
found in milk.
Ingredients: inulin (chicory root extract), Lactobacillus GG, gelatin
(the capsule).
Culturelle® Benefits**
Helps maintain healthy intestinal flora
Enhances the body's natural defenses
Assists intestinal functioning
Adheres & colonizes intestinal tract
Survives in stomach acid and intestinal bile
Clinically proven health benefits
Helps support the body's natural resistance
Guaranteed at least 10 Billion live active cells in each capsule
Manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure highest quality and
potency
Each capsule double-foil protected against harmful light, air, & moisture
No refrigeration necessary - store at room temperature or below
Each package contains 30 capsules
with a guarantee of at least 10 billion live active cells per capsule.
Studies have established that for maximum
beneficial effects of any probiotic, billions of "good" bacteria
should be taken in order to colonize the intestinal tract.
Suggested Use:
To be used as a dietary supplement: Take 1 capsule per day to feel your
best
May be taken concurrently with antibiotics: Take 1 capsule twice daily
throughout antibiotic therapy and for one week following to maintain "healthy" bacteria
For Traveling: Take 1 capsule twice daily throughout the trip. Best if
started 2-3 days prior to travel
Safe & effective for infants and children: Give ½ to 1 capsule
per day. Serving suggestion: Open capsule and stir contents into cool
drink or mix into baby food or applesauce
**Statements on this package have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any disease.
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News Articles
Culturelle®, the premier probiotic has been featured in various
newspapers and magazines in the past years. In fact, in a Time magazine
issue it was touted as being "among the most promising and
most thoroughly researched probiotics".
Quality of Probiotics
January 16, 2003
A recent study presented by researchers from Bastyr University suggests
some products that are supposed to contain beneficial bacteria (probiotics)
do not contain viable bacteria or even worse, could be contaminated with
other potentially harmful bacteria!
According to this new report, laboratory testing of 20 randomly selected
probiotic supplements revealed that only one product contained the same
bacteria as those listed on the label. The one product was CULTURELLE
with Lactobacillus GG.
Lactobacillus GG is the most clinically proven and scientifically documented
strain of bacteria available, shown to help maintain a healthy intestinal
flora. In study after study, LGG has been proven to better withstand stomach
acid and form a stronger barrier to bad bacteria than other Lactobacillus
varieties, including L. acidophilus.
To learn more, go to http://www.newhope.com/news.cfm?news=1257
Health Magazine
"Germs That Cure?" by Michael Mason
July/August 1999, pages 62-66
Summary: Good bacteria have health promoting benefits if you get enough
of them. Two scientists, Drs. Gorbach and Goldin examined thousands of
good bacteria samples and found one called Lactobacillus GG that has
the
ability to prosper in the digestive tract and outlive other varieties.
Studies have shown other strains don't survive long in the body, even
when taken in pill form. The best-researched probiotic to date, the L.GG
in Culturelle® does seem to alleviate or prevent certain intestinal
problems.
Natural Living Today
"Good Bacteria: The Latest Research on Probiotics" by Catherine
Aman
November/December 1998, pages 40-45 & 95
Summary: Not all bacteria are bad guys. Billions grow on our skin and
in our mouths and intestines, helping us digest food & protecting
us from infections. The idea of harnessing these "good bacteria" for
health is not something new. There are over 200 species of bacteria in
the human intestines and this flora is acquired within the first few
days of birth. Lactobacillus acidophilus is the most common probiotic
supplement, though few clinical studies have been done. Research on acidophilus
is mixed. Although it has been found to survive stomach acid and bile
better than L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus, it's not particularly
good
at sticking to and colonizing the walls of the intestines. Lactobacillus
rhamnosus GG is a subspecies of Lactobacillus casei, a traditional culture
found in provolone and parmesan cheese. This strain was isolated as the
ideal probiotic, which means it can withstand stomach acid and also firmly
latch on to the walls of the colon.
Business Week
"Eat it, its' Good for You!" by Amy Barrett, Joann Muller and
John Carey
December 21, 1998, Science & Technology Section
Time Magazine
"Healthy Germs" by Christine Gorman
December 28, 1998 - January 4, 1999
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