Symflora BasicVitakruid

Pre- and probiotics
Alongside probiotics, there are also prebiotics. These are indigestible dietary fibres that serve as food for probiotics. This helps increase the number of active bacteria, making them stronger and improving their chances of survival within our digestive system. Vitakruid has ensured that prebiotics are already included in Symflora® Basic for optimal probiotic performance!

Multiple strains
There are countless bacterial strains that can have an effect on the gut flora. But which should you choose for a good probiotic? Research shows that a multi-strain probiotic is more effective than a probiotic with just one strain (Hechard et al., 1990). With this in mind, Vitakruid chose a formula with no fewer than eight strains for Symflora® Basic!

Stability
Vitakruid has chosen to pack Symflora® Basic in sachets. This packaging choice has several advantages over other ods. For instance, a sachet keeps the product optimally protected against moisture, light and air.

Survival
Crucial to the value of a probiotic is the survival rate of the bacterial strains after passing through our digestive system. Research by Winclove Probiotics in collaboration with Maastricht University shows that the (CFU/g)* in Symflora® remains relatively stable after passing through digestion.

Metabolic activity
The same research also showed that the (CFU/g)* in Symflora® deliver a high level of metabolic activity. In short, metabolic activity refers to the level of activity that bacterial strains reach within our digestive system without being damaged.
Passing both the survival and metabolic activity tests are relevant benchmarks when selecting a good probiotic. It is often suggested that the number of colony-forming units (CFU/g)* is the deciding factor: the more (CFU/g)*, the better the product. This is a misconception. After all, what is the point of a large amount of (CFU/g)* if the bacteria all die in stomach acid before reaching their intended destination—the intestines?

Vitakruid always aims to go one step further in supporting health. Symflora® Basic is a product that underlines this vision: a complete probiotic formula that excels in both quality and value.

*CFU/g The abbreviation (kve/g) comes from the English abbreviation (cfu/g), meaning colony forming units per gram. In Dutch, this is referred to as “kolonievormende eenheden per gram”. The germ count, or colony-forming units per gram, indicates the number of probiotic colonies present in one gram of the product. One gram of Symflora® Basic contains 10^9 (CFU/g), so one 2-gram sachet contains twice 10^9 (CFU/g).

Other information

EAN: (60 sachets) 8717438691459

Ingredients
Maize starch, maltodextrin, FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides), inulin, dextrin, vegetable proteins, potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate, bacterial strains, enzymes (amylases), vanilla powder (flavouring), manganese sulphate.

Take 1 sachet per day.
Dissolve the contents of one sachet in approximately 100 ml of lukewarm water. Leave to stand for about 1 minute. Stir well before taking. Preferably take on an empty stomach. If you are using antibiotics: after taking the medicine, wait 2 hours before using Symflora® Pre- and Probiotics Basic.

Store in a dry place, sealed, and at room temperature.

This product is a food supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of the reach of young children.

Store in a dry place, sealed, and at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult a healthcare professional before using supplements if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have an illness.

Inulin