HMF Forte

Since Oct 2004, all HMF probiotics contain a substantial increase in potency (double) and no price increase.

The HMF products are powerful probiotics for relief of intestinal health problems. These Human Micro Flora (HMF) are human derived strains which adhere better to the human gastrointestinal tract and work faster than other non-human derived probiotics such as those grown from dairy or animal strains. HMF probiotics are made by Pharmax in the UK and are the only product line of their kind in North America.

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 120

Amount per Serving:
Probiotic Consortium 10 billion CFU contains:

• Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60)
• Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-21)
• Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20)
• Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) (formerly Bifidobacterium lactis)
• Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, silica, magnesium stearate

Recommended Dosage:
Adults and Children (4 years and older): Take one capsule two times daily with meals, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Risk Information: If you are experiencing nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain; or if you have an immune compromised condition, do not use. If symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen or persist beyond three days, discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner.

Quality Assurance Tamper-resistant package. Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken. Store under refrigeration (below 46˚F).

Guaranteed to contain no added wheat, starch, corn, sodium, sugar, artificial coloring or flavoring or antimicrobial preservatives. Ideal for vegetarians. The capsules are made from 100% pure vegetable sources, free of preservatives and additives.

3/2/2011 Ingredient Notice from Seroyal/Genestra:

The formulation of the HMF probiotics has not changed, just the manufacturer's guarantee has changed on the label of the HMF Probiotics. It has been recently communicated to us by Seroyal/Genestra that Barley gluten, lactose and soy are used in the fermentation medium for growing the micro-organisms prior to manufacturing the final formulation. These nutrients are digested by the micro-organisms during fermentation and further removed during centrifugation (after fermentation).

We have tested the HMF probiotics as worst-case scenarios based on total daily consumption and target populations and no gluten, dairy or soy was detected in the final product. Although our analytical assay for soy, gluten & dairy did not detect any proteins, these methods cannot detect total absence.

HMF Forte will help crowd out yeast and other undesirable organisms which result from use of antibiotics, chemotherapy, oral contraceptives, and hormone replacement therapy. *For more intensive indications such as post-antibiotic therapy and Candida albicans overgrowth, use HMF Replete first for 1-2 weeks and then continue with HMF Forte capsules for 2-4 weeks.

HMF Forte also contains fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS) which ensure rapid establishment of the Lactobacilli in the upper small intestine and bifido bacteria in the lower small intestine. FOS is a naturally-occurring water-soluble fiber from fruit and vegetables which feeds the friendly intestinal bacteria. It also provides naturally-occurring beta-carotene from the whole freeze-dried apricot. The apricot is used for its soothing effect on the intestinal walls (and great flavor in the powders).

Intermediate Phase
Take 4 capsules daily (2 caps twice daily after meals)
Clinical Considerations

1. General illness
2. Stressful life style
3. Parasitic infections
4. Digestive problems (bloating, gas)
5. Constipation
6. Excessive alcohol consumption
7. Bowel problems (diarrhea, IBS)
8. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
9. Candidiasis

Maintenance Phase
1 or more capsules daily after meals
Clinical Considerations

1. Maintain Health of the digestive system
2. Prevention of colds and flu
3. Stressful life style
4. Digestive problems (bloating, gas)
5. Occasional Constipation
6. Prevention of Candidiasis & yeast infections

Are HMF products shipped with an ice pack?
No. But, after extensive product testing and new freeze drying technology performed by Genestra, it was concluded that the ice pack did not make a difference during shipping since the product potency was still well over 100% label claims when shipped with ice or no ice. The manufacturer states that it is no longer necessary to ship the HMF products with an ice pack for these reasons:

1. Genestra has added in 50% more probiotic than what the label guarantees per bottle. For example, HMF Forte is guaranteed to have 6 billion L. acidophilus per serving, but there are 12 billion present at time of manufacturing and it is kept frozen until shipping.
2. October 2004: The manufacturer has increased product stability again, allowing the probiotics to last up to 3 months at room temperature holding their GUARANTEED minimum potency on label!
3. You will receive your HMF probiotic directly from the manufacturer in about 3-5 days. This product is very fresh and has not been sitting around on our shelves. And, you are guaranteed it will contain 50% more than what the label states.

How do I travel with my HMF probiotics?
We highly recommend you take your probiotics with you on all trips and vacations since their potency will last for up to 3 months at room temperature un-refrigerated. But, when possible and if convenient, we recommend you store your probiotics in the freezer or refrigerator, especially if you plan to preserve freshness of your product for months or years.

Are HMF products shipped with an ice pack?
No. But, after extensive product testing and new freeze drying technology performed by Genestra, it was concluded that the ice pack did not make a difference during shipping since the product potency was still well over 100% label claims when shipped with ice or no ice. The manufacturer states that it is no longer necessary to ship the HMF products with an ice pack for these reasons:

• Genestra has added in 50% more probiotic than what the label guarantees per bottle. For example, HMF Forte is guaranteed to have 6 billion L. acidophilus per serving, but there are 12 billion present at time of manufacturing and it is kept frozen until shipping.
  
  
• October 2004: The manufacturer has increased product stability again, allowing the probiotics to last up to 6 months at room temperature holding their GUARANTEED minimum potency on label!
  
  
• You will receive your HMF probiotic directly from the manufacturer in about 3-5 days. This product is very fresh and has not been sitting around on our shelves. And, you are guaranteed it will contain 50% more than what the label states.

How do I travel with my HMF probiotics?
We highly recommend you take your probiotics with you on all trips and vacations since their potency will last for up to 6 months at room temperature un-refrigerated. But, when possible and if convenient, we recommend you store your probiotics in the freezer or refrigerator, especially if you plan to preserve freshness of your product for months or years. Click the link to read more about HMF Probiotics, shipping and storage.