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What is Fivelac?
Threelac contains 5 probiotic strains in a sachet. It needs to be mixed with water or other fluid and consumed.
Other Features
Fivelac does not encapsulate its probiotics for protection from digestive juices. Its probiotics are mixed with water and consumed which exposes them to stomach acid.
The 5 strains used in its formulation are 500 million CFUs of Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus coagulans, Bifidobacteium longum, Enterococcus faecalis, and Lactobacillus acidophilus each (2.5 billion CFUs total).
Artificial Dyes and Coloring
Fivelac has no dyes or artificial coloring.
Summary:
Fivelac’s probiotics protected by a delayed-release mechanism but some of its probiotic strains are acid-resistant. Fivelac does have FOS prebiotic although the amount is not disclosed.
ProbioticsDB.com Ingredient Analysis:
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Prebiotics | Prebiotics are a food source for probiotics. Fivelac contains FOS prebiotic. |
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5
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Number of Probiotic Strains | There are thousands of different kinds of organisms living in your colon. Some are more helpful than others. Fivelac has 5 probiotic strains. |
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2.5
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Number of CFUs (in billions) | Fivelac has a meager 2.5 billion CFUs total for its 5 strains. |
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Enteric Coating | Digestive juices may destroy many probiotic organisms. An enteric coating or delayed-release system that releases probiotics in the colon may help keep them alive. Fivelac is a drink mix and has no protection mechanism for its probiotics. It relies on the natural acid-resistance of the individual probiotic strains. |
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No artificial coloring or dyes | Fivelac does not have any artificial dyes or coloring. |
Fivelac Ingredients
| Supplement Facts Serving Size 1 Packet |
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| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
| Calories | 4 | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | < 1% |
| Sugars | 1 g | |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 90 mg | 150% |
| Vitamin B6 | .5 mg | 25% |
| Thiamine | .5 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin | .4 mg | 23% |
| Bacillus subtilis | 500 million CFU | * |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 500 million CFU | * |
| Bifidobacterium longum | 500 million CFU | * |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 500 million CFU | * |
| Bacillus coagulans | 500 million CFU | * |
| Refined yeast powder | ||
| Galactomannan | ||
| Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) | ||
Other Ingredients: Beta cyclodextrin, lactose, lemon juice powder, silica, canola oil
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