FutureCeuticals 29446

MOMENCE, Ill.Based on hand-picked strains of lactic-acidproducing bacteria is LactiCeuticals, a new line of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics from FutureCeuticals (www.futureceuticals.com). A variety of probiotic strains are available in custom concentrations.

HardiStrain standardized probiotics is the live culture product in the LactiCeuticals line; VitaPro, with Vitaberry®, promotes a healthy inflammatory condition in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; BetaPro with Nutrim® oat bran supports healthy GI tract flora levels; OsteoBiotic with FruiteX B® helps maintain healthy bones and joints; Plantarum Cholinum elevates acetylcholine (Ach) levels in the GI tract; Lactis Oxalica controls dietary oxalic acid levels in the intestines; and FutureNatant controls blood pressure by modulating ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) activity in the blood. Proprietary blends are also available.

FutureCeuticals also introduced the SproutGarden® line of sprout powders, which includes: broccoli, watercress, daikon radish, alfalfa, kale, mustard, red clover and cauliflower. Three combinations of these powders feature standardized levels of glucosinolates, and testing has suggested the blends are beneficial for health applications ranging from heart health to glucose management. The products are ideal for food and beverage applications, capsules, tablets, herbal teas, soups and salad dressings.