Yak Fu Lok Probiotics
Eczema is inflammation of the skin. The symptoms of eczema are different for each person. Generally, people with eczema symptoms suffer from dry, sensitive skin. Eczema is also known for its intense itch. The itch may be so bad that you scratch your skin until it bleeds, which can make your rash even worse, leading to even more inflammation and itching.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ECZEMA
•Dry, sensitive skin
•Intense itching
•Red, inflamed skin
•Recurring rash
•Scaly areas
•Rough, leathery patches
•Oozing or crusting
•Areas of swelling
•Dark colored patches of skin
The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it's thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. It is this response that causes the symptoms of eczema. Eczema appears to be stimulated by many external factors, such as air pollution or weather changes, etc. Since eczema is a sign of an allergic reaction of the immune system, and therefore, enhancing the body's immune system is a good start to control eczema. Probiotics could inhibit harmful bacteria, replenish and maintain beneficial intestinal bacteria in the gut. As the gut is the largest immune organ in human body, so taking probiotics can help to enhance the body's immune system. Multiple studies pointed out that, for prevention and treatment of significant allergic affection, probiotics are able to balance the function and properties of immune cells.
According to clinical trial, giving infants probiotic orally seems to help reduce the severity of atopic eczema and the markers for allergic responses including soluble CD4 in serum and eosinophilic protein X in urine. Besides, probiotics administered to the pregnant and breast-feeding mother is safe and effective in reducing the risk of eczema in infants with allergic mothers.
This product is manufactured by Itoh Kanpo Pharmaceutical, a 125-year-old, GMP accredited company in Japan using advanced Japanese technology. The product contains two of the most well-studied, health-promoting bacteria strains (Bacillus coagulens & Bifidobacterium longum) and 2 powerful prebiotics (Galacto-oligosaccharide & indigestible dextrin) formulated for optimal digestive and immune health. This product has a mildly sweet yoghurt taste and comes in convenient, one-stick-a-day packing. No refrigeration required.
Ingredients: Every 2g stick contains Bacillus coagulens > 100 million units; Bifidobacterium longum > 1.5 billion units; Galacto-oligosaccharide 90mg; Indisgestible dextrin (water-soluble fibre) 180mg; Lactose, Glucose, Citric acid, Flavourings, Sweetners (aspartame & L-phenylalanine)