Health Canada OKs Lallemand Probiotic Claims

MONTREALLallemand Health Solutions (LHS) announced five of its probiotic formulations have been granted health claims in the areas of digestive health, natural defenses and stress by Health Canadas Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD).

The new health claims are based on strong scientific and clinical data supporting each benefit and condition of use. This culminates many years of work and research in partnership with leading universities and hospitals.

The new health claims apply toward the following products: ProbioKid, which helps reinforce the body's natural defenses in children; Probio'Stick, which helps reduce stress-related gastrointestinal complications like nausea; Protecflor, which helps reduce the risk of traveler's diarrhea; Lacidofil, which helps reduce the risk of antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD) and restores intestinal flora; and Lalflor, which helps reduce the risk of AAD.

The products already had been recognized by Canadian health authorities for their probiotic benefits with claims, such as probiotic to benefit health and/or confer a health benefit," or probiotic that contributes to a natural healthy gut flora."

Earlier this month, Lallemand, Inc. inaugurated its new Lallemand Health Solutions (LHS) division that consolidates the internationally recognized probiotic manufacturers Institut Rosell and Harmonium International. Lallemand Health Solutions is dedicated in bringing to its customers the highest-quality probiotic solutions produced within current GMP and ISO 9001 environments.