(Kansas City, Missouri, USA) SCD Probiotics, a Kansas City-based manufacturer of probiotic products, announces three new liquid probiotic dietary concentrates for consumer use: Xtra Immunity™, SCD Essential Probiotics™ and SCD Herbal Probiotics™.

The human digestive system is home to up to 100 trillion microbes, many of which keep people from getting sick. However, the widespread use of antibiotics is playing a significant role in the emergence of resistant bacteria (or superbugs).* Unlike anti-bacterial products that indiscriminately kill bacteria (healthy and harmful), probiotics are good bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of microbes and reduce the growth of harmful bacteria.

In a study published in the journal Pediatrics, scientists looked at the effects of daily probiotic supplements in 300 children, ages 3-5. Over the six-month period, there were fewer fevers, runny noses and coughing episodes among the children who receive the supplements containing good bacteria.**

The global market for probiotics increased from $14.9 billion in 2007 to an estimated $15.9 billion by the end of 2008. It should reach $19.6 billion by 2013. ***

Several fundamental market drivers for a growing nutraceuticals industry include baby boomers seeking anti-aging solutions, higher health care costs driving consumers to look for alternatives, and a growing skepticism and mistrust of classical western medical solutions.
SCD Probiotics new line of liquid probiotic concentrates include:
Xtra Immunity™
Utilizes a probiotic extract and antioxidant combination to support the body’s self-healing power by strengthening the immune system

SCD Essential Probiotics™
Builds and maintains the digestive system and supports personal wellness

SCD Herbal Probiotics™
Combines both probiotics with antioxidants to build and maintain the digestive system; made with 19 organic herbs

The liquid nature of SCD Probiotics are easily assimilated by the body. And all three products have been manufactured in a facility assessed by NSF International and found to be in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in NSF/ANSI Standard 173, Section 8 Dietary Supplements. You can see SCD’s listing at NSF.org.

SCD Probiotics are based on the concept of beneficial microorganisms applied science, and are used to provide safe, natural solutions to human health challenges. A recognized leader in this industry, SCD continues to improve on traditional probiotic technology, creating formulas that are different and unique from their competitors.

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, SCD Probiotics harnesses nature’s ability to restore personal health and the environment through the development of exclusive probiotic technology. SCD Probiotics Technology utilizes beneficial microorganisms to repopulate toxic environments with healthy microbes - providing sustainable solutions for human health, home and garden, agriculture, livestock health, industrial and aquaculture applications. For more information, go to www.SCDProbiotics.com.

*Outpatient antibiotic use in Europe and association with resistance: a cross-national database study.
Goossens H, Ferech M, Vander Stichele R, Elseviers M; ESAC Project Group.
**The Kansas City Star Parade Magazine; Sunday September 30, 2009

***www.bccresearch.com/report/FODO35B.html