Thursday, November 17, 2011

Buzz: VSL#3





If you (or anyone you know) suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or more severe gastrointestinal issues (such as ulcerative colitis), you may have looked into probiotics as a way to bolster your intestinal health. However, not all probiotics are created equal, and we’d like to suggest one that stands apart from the other probiotics – VSL#3, which has 28 times more live bacteria than the average probiotic and is more than 100 times more potent than Align®!
VSL#3 is a high-potency, probiotic medical food intended for the dietary management of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), ileal pouch (IP), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Because medical supervision is necessary for use of VSL#3, we can only send you a sample of the product that is for review only, not the recommended daily intake amount.



What is VSL#3?
o VSL#3® is a “high-potency probiotic”
o The product line includes VSL#3® DS, VSL#3® OTC Packets, and VSL#3® OTC Capsules
o VSL#3® is a medical food intended for the dietary management of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), ileal pouch (IP), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
o VSL#3® is a medical food that must be used under medical supervision
o Must be stored at in a refrigerator or at 36-46°F or 2-8°C; in the case of travel, it can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks without any loss of potency
o Formulated with a precise mix of 8 proprietary strains of bacteria
o Shelf life is 2 years from manufacturing date when stored properly
o Offers one of the lowest costs per CFU (colony forming unit) of bacteria amongst all probiotics
VSL#3® OTC Capsules:
The VSL#3 OTC Capsules have 112.5 live bacteria per capsule and are 28 times more potent than the average probiotic (over 100 times more potent than Align). It is recommended to take 2 capsules per day. A bottle of 60 capsules costs $52.00. Go to www.vsl3.com to find a pharmacy in your area or to order online.




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