Enzymatic Therapy Pearls IC™ Intensive Care Probiotics

Pearls IC™ Intensive Care Probiotics is a unique probiotic supplement for use when deep restoration of beneficial intestinal microflora is needed.* Containing a broad-spectrum of beneficial microflora that are structurally, functionally, and ecologically diverse, Pearls IC provides:

• Deep intestinal care
• Long-term colon health
• Maximum control of occasional gas, bloating, and constipation

Formulated with patented True Delivery™ Technology, an advanced encapsulation technique, each Pearls IC capsule remains intact until arrival in the small intestines, where the viable organisms rapidly colonize. Patented True Delivery Technology ensures the beneficial bacteria stay alive throughout shelf-life.

How It Works

Numerous strains of gut microflora reside in significant numbers in the small intestine (106-108/gram of small intestinal contents) and even greater numbers in the colon (1011-1012/gram of colon contents) or large intestine. Microflora of the large intestine perform several activities beneficial to human health, including supporting healthy digestion through fermentation, promoting healthy bacterial and yeast balance, and stimulating certain immune system components.

Probiotics, as defined by the United States Probiotics Organization, are "live microorganisms administered in adequate amounts which confer a beneficial health effect on the host." 5 Probiotic bacteria are frequently, but not always, chosen from bacteria that normally inhabit the gastrointestinal system of humans. The genera Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum (normal inhabitants of the healthy intestine) are the most clinically validated of all probiotic strains. 6-8 Scientific study has repeatedly shown that two-strain probiotic supplements containing L. acidophilus and B. longum are highly effective in:

• supporting overall human health
• responding to small daily challenges.† 9-11

When humans are under increased physical, emotional, or intellectual stress changes often occur within the gastrointestinal environment.4 Examples of these changes include slowed secretory responses, increased formation of reactive oxygen species, increased transit times of fecal material, disruption of mucosal cells, and altered epithelium tissues. These changes often result in occasional gas, bloating, and constipation and may interfere with probiotic functionality.

The effectiveness of all probiotics is dependent on the ability of the organisms to reach the large intestine in a viable state and adhere to the intestinal wall. Only then can colonization of the microflora succeed.1,4 Researchers have recently discovered that certain broad-spectrum probiotic combinations are able to function well within altered gastrointestinal environments. 14 To date, the probiotic combination of L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, B. bifidum, B. breve, B longum, and B. lactis shows great promise in:

• supporting long-term colon care
• providing deep intestinal support
• helping the body respond during times of increased physical, emotional, or mental stress

The broad-spectrum probiotic combination found in Pearls IC Intensive Care Probiotics were selected for their ability to function in-vivo, tolerate harsh intestinal environments, and successfully adhere to intestinal wall.

Daily Use: One capsule daily or as directed by your doctor or other healthcare practitioner. May be taken with or without food. Do not crush or chew.

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