Description
Natural Factors Powder Multiprobiotic 7 Strain Formula 3 Billion Active Cells
Big Friends children’s vitamins are back in a big way, and now better than ever. Big Friends Powder Multiprobiotic from Natural Factors contains 3 billion active cells of seven bacteria species. Each strain is specifically cultured to meet the needs of children in a ratio that reflects their natural intestinal flora. Simply mix into favourite drinks or sprinkle onto cereal, fruits, or yogurt.
Uses & Benefits
- Provides live microorganisms that temporarily modify gut flora
- Supports the immature gastrointestinal system of young children
- Helps restore the balance of healthy intestinal microflora
- Supplies a source of probiotics
- No added flavours, colours, or sugar; gluten-free
Medicinal Ingredients
Each gram (« teaspoon) contains: | ||
3 billion active cells* of the following specially cultured strains of probiotics: |
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Total bacterial culture | 3 billion cfu † | |
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-111) (whole cell) | 35% | 1 .05 billion cfu † |
Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132) (whole cell) | 15% | 0 .45 billion cfu † |
Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129) (whole cell) | 15% | 0 .45 billion cfu † |
Bifidobacterium longum subsp . infantis (HA-116) (whole cell) | 10% | 0 .30 billion cfu † |
Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122) (whole cell) | 10% | 0 .30 billion cfu † |
Lactobacillus casei (HA-108) (whole cell) | 10% | 0 .30 billion cfu † |
Lactobacillus fermentum (HA-179) (whole cell) | 5% | 0 .15 billion cfu † |
† cfu: colony forming units |
Non-medicinal Ingredients
Maltodextrin, silica, ascorbic acid. May contain traces of milk and/or soy.
Suggested Use
- Big Friends Powder Multi-Probiotic is a source of probiotics.
- Helps support intestinal/gastrointestinal health.
- May promote a favourable gut flora.
Recommended dose
Recommended dose: Children 1–5 years old: ½ teaspoon (1 g), 1–3 times daily.
Children 6–12 years old: ½–1 teaspoon, 3 times daily.
Can be mixed with water, juice, or your favourite smoothie, or sprinkled onto foods like cereal, fruit, or yogurt, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Take at least 2–3 hours before or after antibiotics.
Cautions
Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset (e.g., diarrhea) occur, worsen, or persist beyond 3 days. Do not use if you have an immunocompromised condition (e.g., AIDS, lymphoma, patients undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain. Keep out of the reach of children.
Allergen Statement
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians.
Feature Summary
Big Friends children’s nutritional supplements are back in a big way, and now better than ever. One of Natural Factors’ most popular lines, Big Friends returns with updated formulas.
Everyone is susceptible to imbalances in their intestinal microflora – even young children. The delicate balance can be altered by antibiotics, occasional illness, or unbalanced eating habits, potentially leading to nutrient loss and digestive disturbances. Parents can mitigate such problems by helping children maintain a healthy intestinal flora with a quality probiotic. Big Friends Powder Multiprobiotic contains seven species of bacteria that reflect the natural intestinal flora of healthy children. It provides live microorganisms that temporarily modify gut flora to maintain digestive health and support immature gastrointestinal systems.
Each gram, or « teaspoon, of Powder Multiprobiotic, is guaranteed to deliver at least 3 billion active cells upon expiry. It is made from a synergistic mix of resident and transient probiotic strains, with over half composed of bifidobacteria because it is the dominant family of good bacteria in children. This includes Bifidobacterium infantis, found specifically in human intestinal flora.
Powder Multiprobiotic is for children aged one and up, making the unflavoured powdered format convenient for mixing in their favourite drinks or foods, such as cereal, yogurt, or fruit. The excellent value of Big Friends is back. This trustworthy brand has maintained its quality, efficacy, and purity while continuing to keep children excited about their health.