Oral supplements of live, beneficial intestinal microorganismsfor nutritional health and well-being areknown as probiotics. Dietary probiotics colonize theintestinal tract, depending on the specific bacteriumto-host affinity. Bacteria are continually incompetition for colonization space. The originalbacterial colonies have an advantage over transientbacteria. Nevertheless, the composition of theintestinal microflora is dynamic and constantlychanging.

Recent studies have indicated that probiotics might beuseful in controlling inflammatory diseases, treatingand preventing allergic diseases, and stimulating theimmune system. One strain in particular,Lactobacillus bulgaricus, has been used in Bulgariafor over a decade as an immune enhancingsupplement. Cell wall fragments such aslipopolysaccharides and peptidoglycans as well asphosphopolysaccharides from certain species of L.bulgaricus have been shown to stimulate lymphocytemitogenesis thus enhancing mucosal and circulatingimmunity.

Immune Shield Forte may be a useful dietarysupplement for individuals wishing to support thebody’s normal immune function

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Each Vegetarian Capsule contains:
Nat-Stim.....................................................25 mg
Nat-Stim is a proprietary blend of Lactobacillusbulgaricus, peptidoglycan, lipopolysaccharide,n-acetyl d-glucosamine, n-acetylmuramic acid,murein, l-mannose and mannitol.