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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding NOVA Probiotics.

– Bowel irregularities:

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Poor stool quality
  • Bloating

– Digestive problems:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS)
  • Acid reflux (GERD)
  • Gastritis
  • Lactose intolerance
  • Gluten intolerance
  • Food allergies
  • Diverticular disease
  • Celiac disease

– Prescription medications:

  • Antibiotics -> Prevent diarrhea -> Prevent further infections

– Active People:

  • Recovery accelerator

– Inflammatory Bowel Diseases:

  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Crohn’s Disease

– Women’s health:

  • Candida Albicans
  • Yeast overgrowth
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Pregnancy & Nursing -> Prevent baby eczema and allergies
  • Weight management
  • PMS

– Children’s health:

  • Colic
  • Boost Immunity -> Prevent cold and flu

– Excess Body Fat:

  • Weight management

– Skin Problems:

  • Acne
  • Rosacea
  • Eczema
  • Anti-aging

– Travel preparation:

  • Boost Immunity -> Prevent traveler’s diarrhea -> Solution for nausea, indigestion and diarrhea.

– Common Illnesses:

  • Poor Immunity
  • Diabetes
  • Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Asthma
  • ADHD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress

A: Storing your NOVA Probiotics at room temperature (up to 25o C) will be just fine, even after the product has been opened. NOVA Probiotics are shelf-stable products approved by Health Canada. *Thanks to manufacturing processes and technologies such as freeze-drying and microencapsulation.*

A: Sure, refrigeration won’t cause any damage to the product.

A: Of course, the processes used during manufacturing remove all the humidity from the bacteria and get them in a dormant state. The bacteria come active again once they reach the heat and churning of your stomach.

A: Vegetable cellulose.

A: Yes. Enteric-coating is crucial for the efficacy of a probiotic product. As a matter of fact, it provides the bacteria an excellent protection to resist the acidic environment of the stomach and increase their survival up to the intestine.

A: Yes. Although NOVA Probiotics were designed to be swallowed in capsule form, you can still receive benefits if you prefer to open the capsules and pour the powder into your mouth or sprinkle it over your food. *Our probiotic strains are bile and acid resistant.*

A: NOVA Probiotics are made with natural plum powder so, it has a delicious, naturally sweet fruity taste.

A: Yes. NOVA has two probiotic powders especially made for kids aged 1 to 12-years-old. One offers 2 Billion active bacteria per serving and the other one, 6 Billion dairy-free active bacteria per serving. Remember, probiotics simply are naturally occurring bacteria of your GI tract.

A: Kids love it. The natural plum powder makes it just sweet enough to take the serving right into the mouth. As an alternative, we recommend to sprinkle it on food like cereals, applesauce and yogurt or to add it to a smoothie. The reason why we don’t recommend mixing it in water or any liquid is that the powders won’t dissolve very well.

A: We recommend taking NOVA Probiotics either with a meal or 30 minutes before a meal. While many people prefer to take their supplements in the morning, the time of the day does not affect efficiency of NOVA Probiotics.

A: Yes, NOVA Probiotics are safe to take while pregnant or nursing. In fact, many studies support probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and breastfeeding because mothers play an important role in building the health foundation of their children. Benefits like lower risks of eczema, allergies or asthma and stronger immune systems are associated with a daily probiotic regimen during pregnancy.

A: Yes. All NOVA Probiotics products are gluten-free, including the pet probiotic powders.

A: Sure. NOVA Probiotics has an entire line of Vegan (dairy-free) products safe for people with either a milk allergy or lactose intolerance. Taking NOVA Vegan Probiotics helps control lactose intolerance by regulating the digestive functions and by alleviating symptoms like abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.

A: Yes. NOVA Probiotics is suitable for diabetics.

A: Up to now, there are no known contraindications for NOVA Probiotics with prescribed medications. If you are concerned about taking NOVA Probiotics with your medications, you should check with your healthcare provider before using NOVA Probiotics.

A: Sure, it is even highly advisable to take NOVA probiotics during and after a round of antibiotics.

A: NOVA Probiotics should be taken either two hours before or two hours after taking your antibiotics.

A: Yes. All NOVA Probiotics products are designed to be taken daily as part of a healthy lifestyle.

A: Start 7 days prior to departure and continue to take one capsule daily up to 7 days after getting back home.

A: We recommend severely ill and immunocompromised people to check with a healthcare professional before using NOVA Probiotics.

A: No. NOVA guarantees its products are only made of the purest ingredients and contain no gluten, artificial additives, chemicals, preservatives, wheat, nuts, peanuts, corn, egg, fish or shellfish, hormones, antibiotic traces, GMO, pesticides or heavy metals.

A: No. NOVA Vegan Probiotics is free of animal by-product and certified so by Health Canada.

A: Probiotics are “good bacteria” that can provide many health benefits to their host when administered in adequate amounts. Among these, probiotics help promote digestive health by rebalancing the flora found in the gut, probiotics assist detoxification, strengthen the immune system, help support respiratory functions, aid the production of essential nutrients, increase nutritional absorption, promote vaginal health in woman, and much more. (Click here for further information.)

A: A balanced gut microbiota is key to ensuring proper digestive functioning and to promoting overall health. Accordingly, disruption of the healthy balance between good and bad bacteria in the gut can create many symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux or nutrients malabsorption and, it can even be the cause of an inflammatory bowel disease. Insufficient number of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract can also promote the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections like urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, systemic yeast overgrowth, ear infections and oral infections.

A:– NOVA Probiotics are MD formulated and tested in an independent lab. – There are clinical studies on each probiotic strains. – NOVA offers the widest range of probiotics on the market today, including formulations with 14 medicinal (human) probiotic strains, vegan (dairy-free) formulations, kid formulations and pet formulations (for dogs, cats and horses). – NOVA’s strongest products (73 Billion active bacteria per capsule) can help alleviate the symptoms of serious digestive disorders such as Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, IBS, Lactose Intolerance, Diverticular Disease, etc. – NOVA Probiotics are shelf-stable thus very convenient especially when traveling. – NOVA guarantees its products are only made of the purest ingredients: no gluten, artificial additives, animal derivatives, chemicals, preservatives, wheat, nuts, peanuts, corn, egg, fish or shellfish, hormones, antibiotic traces, GMO, pesticides or heavy metals.

A:– NOVA Probiotics are MD formulated and tested in an independent lab. – There are clinical studies on each probiotic strains. – NOVA offers the widest range of probiotics on the market today, including formulations with 14 medicinal (human) probiotic strains, vegan (dairy-free) formulations, kid formulations and pet formulations (for dogs, cats and horses). – NOVA’s strongest products (73 Billion active bacteria per capsule) can help alleviate the symptoms of serious digestive disorders such as Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, IBS, Lactose Intolerance, Diverticular Disease, etc. – NOVA Probiotics are shelf-stable thus very convenient especially when traveling. – NOVA guarantees its products are only made of the purest ingredients: no gluten, artificial additives, animal derivatives, chemicals, preservatives, wheat, nuts, peanuts, corn, egg, fish or shellfish, hormones, antibiotic traces, GMO, pesticides or heavy metals.

A: These friendly bacteria colonize, multiply and perform their beneficial functions along the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus but mainly in the intestines.

A: Probiotic bacteria improve digestibility and assimilation of the nutrients and minerals in the foods that are ingested into the body through the mouth, resulting in a stronger immune system, enhanced energy levels and better overall health.

A: Yes. When aging, the human body progressively loses its supply of beneficial bacteria, especially its bifidobacteria. For that simple reason, it is important for everyone, regardless of age, to replenish the lost probiotic bacteria by taking a good probiotic supplement including multiple strains of bifidobacteria. *NOVA Probiotics has a special formula for older adults: The Progressive 55+ years – with 42 Billion live cells per capsule from 14 medicinal probiotic strains.*

A: Yes. You can find probiotics in few fermented dairies or veggies and in some beverages like Kombucha. However, the quantities remain little even when compared to the weakest NOVA Probiotics, product that contains 4 Billion live cells per capsule.

A: No. The problem is that the bacteria in the foods are easily destroyed by the strong acids and bile salts of the stomach.

A: Because NOVA uses microencapsulation and enteric-coating as protections to ensure survival of the bacteria up to the small intestines where the metabolism, digestion and absorption of nutrients mainly take place.

A: There is good evidence that the longer you can maintain the health of your body, the longer you will live. Providing your body with superior-quality probiotic supplements like NOVA Probiotics helps improve metabolism, enhance digestion and absorption of nutrients, and strengthens the immune system. These are factors that contribute to maintenance of health, which in turn may support longevity of physical life.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

There are a variety of different and equally uncomfortable chronic inflammatory bowel diseases out there, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s disease.

  • Probiotics facilitate the digestive process by producing enzymes that will help break down food and digest its nutrients.

  • They are effective in reducing the symptoms of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, as well as relieving the pains of digestion.

Skin Conditions

Skin conditions such as: Acne, Rosacea, Eczema, Psoriasis And many more can all benefit from regular probiotic use.

Strong probiotic supplementation not only yields benefit within the body, but also  on the outer layers such as the skin. The complex synergies between our probiotic strains have effects that are echoed  throughout the entire body’s ecosystem, protecting us (or even curing us) from many known skin ailments.

Travel Preparation

Preparing for travel includes boosting your immunity, preventing traveler’s diarrhea, finding aids to ease nausea, indigestion, and digestive issues.

  • For those who travel, probiotics can be real lifesavers as probiotics strengthen your immune system and help protect you against foreign pathogens.

  • Also, food and water treatment vary depending on the country you’re in, which can cause major digestive issues. Probiotics help you through the transition and protect your intestines from harm

Vegan Probiotics

Our VEGAN formulations include 4 medicinal dairy free strains, selected for their powerful and synergistic action on the entire intestinal tract. The products are assayed from 6 to 300 billion CFUs per capsule, reflecting health disparities and variations in terms of needs.

For the Whole Family

Nova Probiotics has a solution for all members of the family

For seniors: Progressive 42B 55+
For children: Vegan Kid 6B and Kid formula 2B in a delicious Plum powder
For adults: Feminine 27B, Man 12B (both available in Vegan)
For pets: See Novanimal for our broad range of pet shop and veterinary lines

Probiotics are always beneficial, no matter what, but here is an overview of their main benefits and virtues throughout the different stages of life.

For seniors:

  • Your digestive tract can become weaker as you age, and some foods will be harder to digest. With probiotics, these foods, such a dairy, become easily digestible.

  • Probiotics are a great way to strengthen your immune system, and improve your health and  wellbeing as you age gracefully

For children:

  • Probiotics added to your child’s diet can greatly improve their digestive process and ward off diarrhea.

  • Probiotics will strengthen their immune system’s response to pathogens in the intestines, therefore facilitating the digestion of new and foreign foods while assisting with conditions such as colic and helping to fight infections.

For adults:

  • Nova offers formulas specifically tailored to both men and women in
    both our regular formula and our Vegan variations.

For pets:

  • Nova offers probiotics to pets in both our pet shop line and our veterinary line (for those who need an extra boost).

    The Pet Shop line is here to accompany your animal through the different stages of his life and make sure that no matter the challenges he faces, his immune and digestive system will be balanced, efficient and strong.

    The Veterinary line was created to address your pet’s specific health needs and medical issues. The veterinary line has several products that will nurse your pet back to health. This line offers products that contain between 3 to 7 billion probiotics per scoop and one prebiotic.

Digestive Functions

Regular probiotic use can aid in alleviating symptoms of Digestive issues. Those who benefit include people with Bowel irregularities such as

Constipation
Diarrhea
Poor Stool Quality and
Bloating

And people suffering from Digestive Problems such as:

Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS)
Acid reflux (GERD)
Gastri-Lactose Intolerance
Gluten intolerance
Food allergies
Diverticular disease
Celiac disease

  • Probiotics help restore
    certain vitamins (B vitamins, vitamin K).

  • They contribute to the maintenance and integrity of the intestinal mucosa which assimilates nutrients

  • Helps reduce the occurrence of digestive troubles such as
    constipation, diarrhea, gas, and bloating, as well as abdominal cramps.

In other terms, a daily dose of the NOVA Probiotics’ formulations can aid your digestive functions, regulate your bowel movements, and increase your energy, meeting all your digestive health needs.

Active Lifestyle

  • Physical activity tends to decrease the response of certain immune cells, thus weakening the immune system. In the short term, this phenomenon lowers your natural defenses, which makes you vulnerable to infections.

  • Probiotics supplements stimulate and strengthen the immune system and facilitate fast recovery, helping you perform at your best!

Common Illnesses/Immunity

Common Illnesses can benefit from regular probiotic use. These illnesses include:

Poor Immunity
Diabetes
Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Fibromyalgia
Asthma
ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Skin Problems
Acne
Rosacea
Eczema
Anti-aging
Excess Body fat
Weight management
Active people
Recovery accelerator

  • The probiotic species in NOVA Probiotics supplements are known to reinforce the immune barriers and therefore restrict the proliferation of the undesirable germs.

  • The gut flora plays its
    part through its beneficial agents: some  bacteria species help to fight against bad bacteria, while others stimulate and strengthen the intestinal mucous membrane.

  • Taking probiotics for the immune system is a good way to reduce the chances of an infection.

Maux Courants/Immunité

Les maladies courantes peuvent bénéficier d’une utilisation régulière de probiotiques. Ces maladies comprennent :

  • Mauvaise immunité
  • Diabète
  • Cholestérol
  • Hypertension artérielle
  • Fibromyalgie
  • Asthme
  • TDAH
  • La dépression
  • Anxiété
  • Stresser
  • Problèmes de peau
  • Acné
  • Rosacée
  • Eczéma
  • Anti-âge
  • Excès de graisse corporelle
  • Gestion du poids
  • Personnes actives
  • Accélérateur de récupération

Les espèces probiotiques contenues dans les compléments NOVA Probiotics sont reconnues pour renforcer les barrières immunitaires et donc limiter la prolifération des germes indésirables.

La flore intestinale joue son rôle

Grâce à ses agents bénéfiques : certaines espèces de bactéries aident à lutter contre les mauvaises bactéries, tandis que d’autres stimulent et renforcent la muqueuse intestinale.

Prendre des probiotiques pour le système immunitaire est un bon moyen de réduire les risques d’infection.

Allergen Free

Free from all common allergens including:

  • Eggs
  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Peanuts

    And many more…

NOVA Probiotics has an entire line of Vegan (dairy-free) products safe for people with either a milk allergy or lactose intolerance. Taking NOVA Vegan Probiotics helps control lactose intolerance by regulating the digestive functions, by alleviating symptoms (like abdominal discomfort and diarrhea) and by producing bacterial origin lactase within the digestive system.

Made in Canada

  • Nova Probiotics are locally produced, manufactured, and distributed by hard working Canadians.

  • Our staff of highly trained professionals are committed and passionate about the development of innovative products for the whole family, that reflect sound clinical research behind them and promote ethical practices.

  • Since 2007 NOVA’s corporate headquarters are now located in Montreal (Canada). The company also maintains strong relationships with a myriad of distributors and joint ventures worldwide (notably in Europe).

Women's Health

Pregnancy & Nursing
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Candida Albicans
Yeast Overgrowth
Urinary tract infections
Cervicitis
Prevent baby eczema and allergies
Weight management

  • Probiotics are also great at preventing urinary tract infections and genital infections in Women.

  • Probiotic bacteria fight the pathogens that create these infections and destroy them before they can get to your genitals.

  • For pregnant women, probiotics are great for you and your baby! Probiotics strengthen your immune system, and help it to protect your health and that of your child.

Mental Health

If you’re suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, stress and/or mood disorders, you should know that new research has shown that stabilizing your gut health flora is helpful in maintaining mental acuity and
focus.

  • NOVA probiotics give you full control of your gut-brain highway, so you may control your life and operate with optimal mental clarity.

  • Probiotics may help regulate behavioral changes and mood swings in people with gastrointestinal diseases; it may also help the brain operate in an optimized manner.

Fabriqué au Canada

  • Les probiotiques Nova sont produits, fabriqués et distribués localement par des Canadiens.

    Notre équipe de professionnels hautement qualifiés est engagée et passionnée par le développement de produits innovants pour toute la famille, qui reflètent une recherche clinique solide et promeuvent des pratiques éthiques.

    Depuis 2007, le siège social de NOVA est maintenant situé à Montréal (Canada). La société entretient également de solides relations avec une myriade de distributeurs et de coentreprises dans le monde (notamment en Europe).