L. plantarum/rhamnosus/salivariusContains three hardy strains of the friendly lactobacillus probiotic bacteria. This may be a more appropriate product for individuals who do not derive benefit from less hardy strains of lactobacillus such as acidophilus. Lyophilized (freeze dried). An optimally functioning intestinal system is crucial to the health of the whole body. The human gastrointestinal tract harbours trillions of microorganisms, some beneficial to our health and some not. The cells that line the intestines, called villi, form a single layer that regulates digestion and absorbs the digested products. Friendly (probiotic) bacteria live attached to the villi, finding food and shelter, and in turn providing benefits to their host.Intestinal dysbiosis occurs when unfriendly bacteria imbalance probiotic bacteria. Factors that can promote dysbiosis include antibiotics, steroids including birth control pills, alcohol, bacterial infections, stress, traveling or a poor diet.Lactobacillus salivarius is one strain that helps to inhibit H. pylori.Non-Dairy and Gluten-Free.