VMLOX targets gut for weight loss with probiotic supplements launch

22 Dec 2020 --- Supplement brand VMLOX has launched Probiotics for Women, a 40-billion colony-forming unit (CFU) combination of pre- and probiotics designed to support weight loss. 

The L. acidophilus probiotic from VMLOX contains a blend of diverse bacterial strains positioned to assist digestion and gut flora, promoting a healthy weight and boosting immunity.

The supplement is the latest NPD that taps into metabolic health, a topic that has come increasingly into focus in 2020 as measures to limit movement have exacerbated the obesity crisis. 

Formulated for weight management
L. acidophilus is a type of probiotic bacteria that naturally occurs in the human gut and other parts of the body. 

These bacteria help the digestive system break down sugars, such as lactose, into lactic acid.

Probiotics for Women contains Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14), Lactobacillus paracasei (Lpc-37), Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp-115), Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04) and Fructooligosaccharides (FOS). 

The probiotic supplement includes prebiotics to amplify the effects by ensuring optimal absorption by the intestines and stimulating the production of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.

This may help fight against infection, diarrhea and leaky gut syndrome, notes the company. 

Click to EnlargeVMLOX Probiotics employs specific strains studied for their effects on obesity.Shielding the product from digestion 
To protect the probiotics from the stomach’s harsh gastric acids, the supplement is equipped with its proprietary dual-layer acid protection system, MAKTrek. 

The supplement also includes a marine polysaccharides complex derived from seaweed extract that acts as an extra built-in protection against harsh digestive acids.

Other ingredients include cellulose (vegetable capsule), rice maltodextrin, l-leucine, and polysaccharides complex.

The product is shelf-stable, requiring no refrigeration, is non-GMO, allergen-free and gluten-free. It is also all-natural and encased in vegan-friendly capsules. 

Probiotics for weight management 
Studies indicate that consuming probiotics, such as L. acidophilus, can help support digestion, reports the company. 

The company highlights a 2018 study, published in the journal Nutrients, which suggests that only specific strains of the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera may be beneficial against obesity.

The researchers concluded that more study is needed but that the results gathered so far have been positive.

Probing the link
Other companies have been exploring the link between metabolic health and gut health. 

This month, the APC Microbiome Ireland SFI Research Centre identified a bacterial strain that could address obesity thanks to its impact on metabolism and stress. 

In October, ADM revealed its plans to construct a facility in Spain to increase the company’s probiotics production five-fold. This is to meet the growing demand for microbiome solutions, including those for metabolic health. 

Edited by Missy Green

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