Microbes are live microorganisms that exist in our bodies and plays a role in our general health and wellbeing. While some microbes are bad, the majority are beneficial. These "good bacteria" are called "probiotic," meaning "for life" in Greek. Forever Living Products recognizes the important role that beneficial microbes play in human health and the need for supplementation through probiotic therapy. Designed to promote a healthy digestive system, Forever Active Probiotic is a small, easy to swallow beadlet that helps overcome imbalances created by our food and lifestyle choices, which can inadvertently lead to a reduction in the amount of naturally occuring probiotics. Forever Active Probiotic works primarily in the colon where it assists with the process of food digestion, helping to release nutrients for absorption, and contributes positively to normal human growth and development by helping to maintain a balanced and healthy system. As Probiotics themselves are quite fraile, Forever Probiotic uses an exclusive, patented encapsulation technology that protects the probiotics then releases a unique combination of six beneficial strains of microbes only after they reach the desired destination of the large intestine. The probiotics in Forever Active Probiotic are derived from Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera; the strains are: Lactobacillus Acidophilus-inhibits undesirable organisms and helps prevent them from multiplying and colonizing. Bifidobacterium Longum-crowds out bad bacteria to help reduce the frequency of gastrointestinal disorders. Bifidobacterium Lactis-helps lower the body's pH and further inhibits undersirable bacteria growth. Lactobacillus Rhamnosus-help to protect the intestinal tract so that the undesirable microorganisms can't get a foothold. Lactobacillus Bulgaricus-helps to keep the small intestin clean and balanced. Lactobacillus Plantarum-preserved key nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants to help counteract undesirable substances in our foods. It is the only shelf-stable, 6-strain probiotic that requires no refrigeration on the market today. What's great about Forever Active Probiotic is that it works in tandem with our patented Aloe Vera. Aloe acts as a "prebiotic", which fosters the growth of and provides the ideal environment for the probiotic to function. So whether your goal is to promote a healthy digestive system, or enhance nutrient absorption and immune function, add Forever Active Probiotic to your daily supplement program. INGREDIENTS: L.acidophilus, B. longum, B.lactis, L.rhamnosus, L. bulgaricus, L. plantarum, palm oil, gelatin, Gylcerin, Soy lecithin, pectin Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavouring or preservatives. This product contains natural ingredients, so color variations are normal. DIRECTIONS: Take one beadlet daily with water on an empty stomach or two hours after a meal. Do not chew or crush.