Genestra HMF Forte, 60 Capsules

Genestra's HMF Forte is a probiotic supplement that helps support intestinal health in adults and children, providing live microorganisms that temporarily modify gut flora. Each daily dose delivers 20 billion CFU from human-sourced strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 and CUL-21), Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34), with fructooligosaccharides (FOS) alongside.

The capsules are suitable for vegans and do not need refrigeration, and potency is guaranteed through the expiry date. It is a practitioner brand that people often come in asking for by name.

• 60 capsules
• 20 billion CFU per daily dose, four strains
• No refrigeration needed
• Suitable for vegans

HMF Forte is a combination of four strains of proprietary human-sourced probiotics that help promote gastrointestinal health in adults and children. Supplementation with large numbers of a combination of microorganisms will help maximize intestinal colonization, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.¹ In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving 22 adults, daily supplementation with a probiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 and CUL-21) stimulated the restoration of microflora after it was altered by antibiotics.² Likewise, research also demonstrates that a probiotic supplement containing CUL-21 can significantly colonize the gut of healthy adults.³ Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria are the most commonly used probiotics, and are safe for both adults and children.⁴ They successfully colonize the intestines, increase the release of antimicrobial peptides from host cells, and decrease the proliferation of pathogens.⁴ Probiotics also control the permeability of epithelial cells by mediating tight junction formation, and prevent pathogenic adherence to cells by increasing mucin release on the intestinal surface.⁴

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