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 cant 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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What makes a good probiotic?
- Safety - the microorganism chosen as the components of a probiotic must be non-pathogenic and non-toxic
- Viability a probiotic can only work if the microorganisms contained within the probiotic remain viable during storage of the product and through the gut to ensure colonisation of these microorganisms
- Minimum requirement the concentration of a probiotic must be such that inclusion rates provide 10^7 10^8 CFU per animal
- Quality insurance it is essential that a probiotic has not become contaminated with any other microorganism others than the particular probiotic microorganisms chosen at any stage e.g. fermentation, of the manufacturing process or during storage.
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