1. What is the microflora?
2. What are the factors that upset the microflora and induce changes in the gut flora?
3. What is the basic concept of probiotics and how do they work?
4. What are the minimum administration requirements for a probiotic?
5. What makes a good probiotic?
6. What exactly is Protexin?
7. When is the right time to use Protexin?
8. What animals can benefit from Protexin?
9. Are there any risks or disadvantages of using Protexin? Can you give too much?
10. Can Protexin be used at the same time as an antibiotic?
11. Does Protexin require any special storage methods?
12. Why can’t live yoghurt be used?
13. Does Protexin survive the very acidic conditions of the stomach?
14. Can Protexin be given over a long period of time?
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Does Protexin survive the very acidic conditions of the stomach?
The very acidic, low pH of the stomach in most animals is nature's way of attempting to remove some of the load of infection present in food. It is however not a completely effective process as is made apparent by the fact that the oral / gut route is the commonest way for infectious agents to enter the body.
The microorganisms contained within Protexin are Lactic Acid Bacteria or LABs. By definition these bacteria produce lactic acid which is acidic. This ensures the growth of the bacteria in an optimum acidic environment. By creating this acidic environment LABs are able to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Protexin is also able to overcome the problem of stomach sterilisation by containing billions of microorganisms so that some will always negotiate the pylorus and be available to colonise the gut. Also, the freeze drying process, which is used to preserve the microorganisms present in Protexin, conveys an encapsulation which protects against stomach acid. |
