7 infant & toddler-specific bacterial strains at an appropriate strength, designed specifically to reflect healthy infant microflora.
The bifidobacteria, including B. infantis, B. bifidum and B. breve, should represent the largest population of beneficial bacteria in babies, whose immune defences are not yet fully working. Babies pick up these friendly bacteria from their mothers during their passage through a clean and healthy birth canal. Studies show that B. infantis was found in approximately 60% of full-term newborns who were born vaginally and only 9% of babies born by caesarean section. Formula fed babies also have significant differences from breastfed babies in the composition of their gut microflora because the heat used to pasteurize formula kills all bacteria.
The specific strains used in Infant's Blend have been specially chosen for their value to infant health and have been formulated to the viable count appropriate for infants.
Each gram of powder is guaranteed to contain not less than 1 billion total viable cells (at Best Before date) of:
Lactobacillus casei: 35%
Streptococcus thermophilus: 20%
Bifidobacterium infantis: 15%
Lactobacillus acidophilus: 15%
Bifidobacterium bifidum: 5%
Bifidobacterium breve: 5%
Lactobacillus bulgaricus: 5%
In a base of: maltodextrin and ascorbic acid.
Dissolve half (1/2) a teaspoon once a day in formula or other liquid to maintain healthy intestinal flora or dissolve half (1/2) a teaspoon three times a day in formula or other liquid as a therapeutic treatment when suffering from intestinal disorders.
Storage: Infant's Blend may be frozen. Refrigeration ensures maximum potency and stability however; Infant's Blend can be left unrefrigerated for short periods of time, making it convenient for travel.