New probiotic and prebiotic specifically for constipation

Constipation is uncomfortable & often painful - it is defined as having hard, dry stools, and difficulty in passing bowel movements.  A large global study of 13,900 individuals recorded that 12% suffer from constipation.

So who are all these people who are suffering in silence day-to-day?  Research shows that constipation affects women more than men, and also has a disproportionate effect on infants, pregnant women, and the elderly (e.g. about half of nursing home residents suffer from constipation!).

Oranges... drinking plenty of water... taking exercise... 40% of constipation sufferers attempt to treat their constipation by changing their nutrition.

And now there is a new solution... 'For maintaining regularity' from OptiBac Probiotics.

'For maintaining regularity' is a natural probiotic & prebiotic supplement, especially formulated to treat & prevent constipation. With 5 billion Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 probiotics (friendly bacteria) and 4 grams of prebiotic fibres (food to feed the friendly bacteria) per sachet; 'For maintaining regularity' has been shown in a number of clinical trials to:

Reduce the levels of pathogens in the gut
Increase the body's levels of healthy probiotic bacteria
Significantly reduce constipation

Individuals taking this particular probiotic had improved levels of good bacteria, an increase in beneficial short-chain fatty acids, activated intestinal motility, increased faecal moisture as well as easier, more frequent bowel movements.

Pregnancy & Children - Numerous clinical trials1,2,4 demonstrate the safety 'For maintaining regularity' which is gentle enough for children from 1 year onwards as well as for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Also for the Elderly- Around the age of 55-60, levels of friendly bacteria in the large intestine (typically the Bifidobacteria type) have been found to plummet; this may explain why constipation is so common amongst the elderly. Whilst this correlation is not necessarily causative, clinical trials do show that our particular probiotic strain, Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12, encourages more bowel movements, normalises bowel function, and lessens the occurrence of constipation in elderly customers.

'For maintaining regularity' is available in two pack sizes; 10 sachets RRP £9.99; 30 sachets RRP £24.99. It is available in all good independent health food stores & pharmacies in the UK & Ireland from July 2011.

Other lines in the OptiBac Probiotics range include 'For daily wellbeing', 'For daily immunity', For bowel calm', and there's even one for travelling, aimed to help maintain good digestion and preventing the infamous 'Delhi Belly' whilst on your travels.

The OptiBac Probiotics range is available online at optibacprobiotics.co.uk, at Whole Foods Market, Selfridges Pharmacy and all good independent health food stores & pharmacies. Prices are affordable, ranging from £3.25 to £25.55.