The HLC products are powerful probiotics for relief of intestinal health problems. These Human Lactic Commensals (HLC) are human-derived strains including Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. bifidus, and the only product line of their kind in North America. All other probiotics are made from animal or dairy strains and may not adhere as well to the human gastrointestinal tract.
HLC Intensive is the highest potency HLC product in a capsule and contains no Fructo-oligosacharides (FOS). Each capsule contains a minimum of 24 billion CFU of L. acidophilus, B. bifidum, B. lactis. Each of the three different strains attach in different areas of the epithelial tissue in the intestinal tract (small and large intestines). This probiotic is a microbial replacement program for the gastrointestinal tract intended for 7 to 14 days depending on the severity of the problem.
All HLC probiotics contain a substantial increase in potency (double) and no price increase.
HLC organisms successfully used in clinical trial
Virtually 100% survival through stomach
Ability to attach to human epithelial cells
Long shelf stability and full label claim within 3 months at room temperature
Independent verification of specification with every batch
Suitable for vegans
Please note: Exchanges, refunds or returns on this item are not allowed. Intensive-level Probiotic Formula
Serving Size:??1 capsule Servings Per Container:??30
Amount Per Serving:
HLC LAB4 Consortium?24 billion viable cells
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60)
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 21)
Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20)
Bifidobacterium lactis (CUL 34)
Other Ingredients: cellulose, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate.
Recommended Intake: 1-4?capsules taken daily after a meal or whenever convenient. These probiotics survive quite well if taken after meals or on an empty stomach.
Contra-indications: None known if recommended intake is followed.
Storage: May contain up to 36 billion viable cells if kept refrigerated. Once removed from refrigerator, product will maintain label potency for 3 months at room temperature.
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 HLC probiotics has not changed, just the manufacturer?s guarantee has changed on the label of the HLC Probiotics. It has been recently communicated to us by Seroyal/Pharmax 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 HLC 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.?
These are the most potent probiotic capsules you'll find anywhere. They are my favorite since when I need to take probiotics, I want the strongest stuff available. No messing around. I used these HLC Intensive caps along with Broad Spectrum Complex by Pharmax to get rid of parasites I got while in Peru. On several occasions, I have offered my house guests HLC Intensive when they have serious indigestion, and within 30-60 mintues they have no more symptoms.
Read customer questions and answers about HLC Probiotics on our blog.
HLC Intensive will crowd out yeast and other undesirable organisms which result from use of antibiotics, weakened immune system, poor diet, oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, or chemotherapy. Also helpful for chronic parasitic and fungal infections such as Candida overgrowth.
Intensive Phase Take 2-4 capsules daily with meals for 7-14 days.
Clinical Considerations
During and Post-antibiotic therapy
Acute intestinal upset
Candidiasis
Digestive disturbances (bloating, gas)
Parasitic infections
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Bowel problems (constipation, diarrhea, IBS)
Intermediate Phase Take 1-2 capsule daily after all meals.
Read Customer questions and answers about HLC Probiotics in our FAQ.
Probiotics should be part of everyone's daily supplement regime. Your immune system and overall well-being revolves around the health of your intestines. HLC Probiotics are made from human strains and not dairy or animal, thus adhere and work exceptionally well in humans. These are the best quality probiotics we have ever worked with at Rockwell Nutrition.
Clinical trial: a multistrain probiotic preparation significantly reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in a double-blind placebo-controlled study E. A. WILLIAMS, J . STIMPSON, D. WANG, S. PLUMMER, I. GARAIOVA, M. E. BARKER & B. M. CORFE
SUMMARY Background The efficacy of probiotics in alleviating the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) appears to be both strain- and dose-related.
Aim To investigate the effect of LAB4, a multistrain probiotic preparation on symptoms of IBS. This probiotic preparation has not previously been assessed in IBS.
Methods Fifty-two participants with IBS, as defined by the Rome II criteria, participated in this double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Participants were randomized to receive either a probiotic preparation comprising two strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL60 (NCIMB 30157) and CUL21 (NCIMB 30156), Bifidobacterium lactis CUL34 (NCIMB 30172) and Bifidobacterium bifidum CUL20 (NCIMB 30153) at a total of 2.5 œ 1010 cfu ⁄ capsule or a placebo for 8 weeks. Participants reported their IBS symptoms using a questionnaire fortnightly during the intervention and at 2 weeks post-intervention. Results A significantly greater improvement in the Symptom Severity Score of IBS and in scores for quality of life, days with pain and satisfaction with bowel habit was observed over the 8-week intervention period in the volunteers receiving the probiotic preparation than in the placebo group.
Conclusion LAB4 multistrain probiotic supplement may benefit subjects with IBS.
The Sheffield Trial (2008) web site is intended to provide information about the nature of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), it?s possible causes, and the latest research into new ways in which the symptoms associated with this condition can be reduced. In particular it details a recent trial of the effects of probiotics on the symptom of IBS.
The overall conclusions of this trial were that the supplementation of high numbers of probiotic bacteria to people diagnosed with IBS:
Proved effective in significantly reducing total symptom levels of IBS
Proved effective in improving quality of life in people with IBS.
That continuous supplementation was necessary to sustain the effect.
Summer Shipping/Delivery Schedule JUN ? SEPT. (Saturday delivery is not available) (Orders received after 1pm EST will be processed the next day)
Monday by 1pm EST
Ground shipping ? delivery on Thursday 2nd day shipping ? delivery on Wednesday Overnight ? delivery on Tuesday
Tuesday by 1pm EST
Ground shipping ? delivery on Friday 2nd day shipping ? delivery on Thursday Overnight ? delivery on Wednesday
Wednesday by 1pm EST ? only 2nd day & overnight orders will be processed. Orders received after 1pm or which have ground shipping, will be held until the following Monday.
2nd day ? delivery on Friday Overnight ? delivery on Thursday
Thursday by 1pm EST - only Overnight orders will be processed. Orders received after 1pm or which have ground shipping or 2nd day, will be held until the following Monday.
Overnight ? delivery Friday
Friday ? ALL HEAT SENSITIVE ORDERS RECEIVED ON FRIDAY WILL BE HELD FOR SHIPPING UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.
Are HLC products shipped with an ice pack? Not usually. This is because after extensive product testing and new freeze drying technology performed by Phamax, 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 HLC products with an ice pack for these reasons:
Pharmax has added in 50% more probiotic than what the label guarantees per bottle. For example, HLC Caps are 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 3 months at room temperature holding their GUARANTEED minimum potency on label!
You will receive your HLC 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 HLC 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.
I enjoyed this product. It is very effective. I am so glad it is on the market.
Not Sure
1/30/2012
Reviewed by Danielle from Coconut Creek, Florida.
I don't have any complaints with this product except that it is expensive. I am taking this with other products to get rid of BV and so far (after 3 months of use) I still have the BV. But it may not be b/c this product isn't working. It is hard to tell. I am sticking with it though.
Good Product
12/15/2011
Reviewed by Ember96 from Vancouver, WA.
This prodcut works great for digestion. Also helpful against bacterial vaginosis.
Better than all other probiotics on the mkt -- and I've tried them all
11/16/2011
Reviewed by J.S. from PA.
I can only imagine that the reason this product works so much better than all the others I've tried is that it's human-derived.
Thank you for making this HLC Intensive!
Shipment arrived Hot
10/7/2011
Reviewed by Kathy Barela from Chamberino, NM.
I paid extra for cooling packets; when the item arrived it was hot to the touch and only one tiny cooling packet came with it. I've used this product before and it has helped tremedously with candida issues. I hope it kept its viability.
Nutritionist Response:
Hi Kathy, I'm just writing to let you know that the HLC probiotic line is very heat stable. It has been tested by Pharmax during high heat transport to remain fully viable up to a 2-3 week shipping period. It really doesn't even need a cold pack, but one is included complimentary during the summer months for assurance to our clients. It does naturally melt during ground or 2nd day air as it is absorbing the heat inside the package, but the viability of these probiotics are good. We have more info here on our website (Shipping FAQs - see Heat Sensitive - HLC & HMF Probiotics). Really, the only way to ship so that the cold pack does not melt during transport is overnight, which is about $42 in shipping.
Good product, despite high cost
9/18/2011
Reviewed by Amelia from Maryland.
Although these are expensive, I think they are more effective than other probiotics I have tried. I use it in conjunction with other things, but I am assuming it plays a role in my feeling better.
Greaaaat Probiotic
8/24/2011
Reviewed by Keith from Cedar Park, Texas.
Great probiotic but I ended up consulting with People's Rx through their homeopathic clinic professionals and have been put on a specific protocol that does not include HLC at this time, but likely will in the future.
Great Improvement
5/23/2011
Reviewed by Rob from Massapequa, NY.
This product greatly improved gastric/intestinal problems almost immediately. Will soon switch over to the High Potency capsules for maintenence.
Excellent product
4/28/2011
Reviewed by Tina from NY.
This product has been very helpful in managing colitis symptoms. The dosage is much more potent than products sold through local health food stores.
Great Probiotic
4/19/2011
Reviewed by Rayme from Henderson, NV.
This product works great for digestive issues, just 3 days of taking this really helped my IBS symptoms. I've been taking 2 caps 2x a day. I was trying to find one with 60-120 caps but 30 caps was the only one I could find. A bit expensive for 30 capsules but it works really well in getting to where it needs to be.
Feeling better fast!
3/30/2011
Reviewed by Christy from Massapequa, NY.
I have inflammatory bowel disease and systemic candida. I was eager to try out these probiotics after reading about them on the Rockwell website. I have to say that my flare ups have been greatly reduced and I am feeling much better. The candida symptoms also seem less severe. I will continue to purchase this product.
HLC intensive capsules
3/20/2011
Reviewed by Laura from Ohio.
My doctor recommended HLC intensive capsules. I don't notice much improvement in my candida problem. But it might be too soon after starting this probiotic to notice a difference. I do trust my doctor so I'm sure the product is good.
Great product
2/22/2011
Reviewed by bsr from Urbandale, IOWA.
When my daugter had an ear infection, i used this and it worked as good as normal antibiotics without the side effects. Our whole family uses these probiotics. We survived this winter without having to use conventional drugs.
Just What I Needed!!
2/2/2011
Reviewed by Al from Irvine.
This product helped with with many of my issues. I feel great and will continue to take this!
HLC Intensive Great product
1/28/2011
Reviewed by Frances from Santa Clara.
This is a great product and very healing to the G.I tract.
Thankyou very much!
Intensive capsules are great!
1/24/2011
Reviewed by Denise from Phoenix, AZ.
Intensive Capsules are part of my weekly routine and help me stay well. I love this product!
Intensive HLC helped my son.
1/3/2011
Reviewed by Jelelu from Rice, Va.
After several courses of anti-biotics for an abscessed tooth, my son had serious yeast overgrowth. Intensive got him back on track in about a month.
Good Supplements
11/10/2010
Reviewed by Hello from Minnesota.
I was very happy with my purchase and am reordering these.
No ice
10/21/2010
Reviewed by Romasha from San diego.
Great product. Thought it would arrive in ice, but so far it works!
awesome!!!!!!!!
9/20/2010
Reviewed by Erika S from Olive Branch, MS.
THIS PRODUCT WAS INCREDIBLE! I WOULD RECCOMEND TO ANYONE- ((in fact I have) and plan to buy more!