Probe • Vol LXII • No. 3 • May–Aug 2023 • 53 Prescribing Information antimicrobial activity of the herbal blend, therefore, enhancing the viability of the probiotic strains. Benefits The probiotic species present in this formula, namely B subtilis, B coagulans, and S thermophilus, are known to produce various health-benefiting secondary metabolites that stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. These probiotic strains produce antimicrobial actives against gut pathogens and improve the intestinal microbial balance. Barley or β-glucan acts as a prebiotic and serves as a source of nutrition to intestinal bacteria, thus, enhancing the growth of beneficial microbiota (ie, bifidobacteria). A marmelos helps ease chronic diarrhea through its astringent, digestive, and stomachic properties. Nutritional Information Per capsule of Florasante (approximate values): • Energy: 2.13 kcal • Carbohydrate: 0.46 g • Protein: 0.049 g • Fat: 0.0096 g (saturated fatty acids: 0.0029 g) • Trans fatty acids: 0.0058 g Florasante capsule prebiotic evaluation: The prebiotic index value for Florasante capsule was found to be 0.98, which indicates a very high potential of Florasante capsule to support the growth of beneficial bacteria (namely, lactobacilli and bifidobacteria) and suppress the growth of enteric pathogens.
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