Lacto-5 is the first Malaysian probiotics with 10 billion CFU which is best suited to local diets. No refrigeration is required. It helps to improve digestion, ease diarrhoea and constipation symptoms, strengthen immune system, reduce lactose intolerance and enhance mineral absorption. 5 health benefits of probiotics: - Improves digestion Helps reduce indigestion and prevent bloating after meals. - Eases diarrhea & constipation symptoms Clinically proven to shorten the duration and frequency of diarrhoea. It also helps to kill bad bacteria that cause constipation. - Strengthens the immune system The digestive system is the body largest organ where 70-80% of our immune cells reside. Recent studies show that the regular intake of probiotics can reduce the occurrence of common colds. - Reduces lactose intolerance The enzyme lactase converts lactose (in dairy products) to glucose that is absorbed by our body. Lactose intolerant sufferers have insufficient levels of enzyme lactase. This could lead to diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pains. Probiotics can help to improve the low enzyme levels, thus reducing the symptoms. - Enhances mineral absorption Probiotics help improve the absorption of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in our body.