Genestra Brands
Hmf Natogen (6 G)
$40.75
Supports a healthy and natural intestinal flora in young children • Contains 3 billion CFU per dose of: Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60), Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-21), Lactobacillus paracasei (CUL-08), Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-62) HMF Natogen is a combination of four proprietary, human-sourced probiotic strains that support intestinal health in young children. Infants born prematurely, by C-section, or exposed to perinatal or postnatal antibiotics have reduced gut bacterial colonization.1 Probiotics are safe for young children and effectively colonize the gut, critical barriers that selectively allow for absorption or promote the excretion of harmful substances.2 The human intestinal tract contains over 400 bacterial species, and bacterial balance must be maintained for healthy intestines.3 Probiotics compete with pathogenic bacteria for colonization of the GI tract and promote the presence of beneficial bacteria.2,3 In addition to decreasing bacterial survival, probiotics strengthen the epithelial barrier.2 They control permeability by ensuring tight junction integrity and prevent pathogenic adherence to epithelial cells by increasing mucin release on intestinal surfaces.2 Collectively, this decreases the entry of bacteria from the gut into circulation.2 Probiotics have a transient impact on the host microflora; once their ingestion stops, their numbers decline or disappear.4 As the composition of the microflora in children is relatively unchanged after infancy, it is significantly influenced by diet, even more so than in adults. 1 REFERENCES 1. Thomas, DW, Greer, FR. Pediatrics. 2010, 126(6): 1217-1231. 2. Saulnier, N, Zocco, MA, Di Caro, S, Gasbarrini, G, Gasbarrini, A. Genes and Nutrition. 2006, 1(2): 107-116. 3. Nagpal, R, Yadav, H, Kumar, M, Jain, S, Yamashiro, Y, Marotta, F. (2013). In Otles, S. (Ed.), Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food, Nutrition and Health (pp. 1-24). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 4. Saavedra, JM. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2007, 22: 351-365.
