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About Lactobacillus GG
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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® 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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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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