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

• L. acidophilus (two strains).......4.5 billion
• Bifidobacterium bifidum.......2.25 billion CFU
• Bifidobacterium lactis.......2.25 billion CFU
• Fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS).......450 mg
• May contain up to 14 billion CFU total

Recommended Dosage:
Adults: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, two times daily with meals.
Candidiasis: 1/2 teaspoon two to three times daily with meals.
Children under 12: 1/2 teaspoon two times daily with meals. 
Safe and highly recommended during pregnancy, lactation, and antibiotic use.

Contraindications: None known.

The fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS) ensure rapid establishment of the Lactobacilli in the upper small intestine and bifido bacteria in the lower small intestine. The source of FOS in the HMF super powder is from the whole freeze-dried apricot. The apricot is used for its soothing effect on the intestinal walls (and great flavor in the powders).

Where are the bacterial strains derived from?:
Using laboratory procedures many years ago, hundreds of different bacterial strains were isolated from a healthy human intestinal wall sample. They were separated out, and each one was reproduced to make huge batches for testing via scientific trials. (Lab procedures only require one cell sample to reproduce large quantities for testing and production over the years). Research indicated that only four of the hundreds of available cultures were the beneficial strains with health promoting properties. These were the ones which held up strong during 15 years of testing, thus they were used as the probiotic strains in all the HMF products. These human strains are far superior to dairy or animal strains since the body recognizes these probiotics as "self" and allows better implantation. Read more about their safety here