[Quest L Plantarum] is a specific strain of probiotic bacteria with demonstrated benefits for the symptoms of digestive system upset, such as IBS. Quest probiotic products are manufactured 100% in-house from proprietary probiotic master cultures with proven stability and survivability in the GI tract. Quest L. Plantarum provides 2 billion lactobacillus plantarum bacteria per capsule, lyophilised and encapsulated with guaranteed potency until the end of shelf life. Studies have shown that L Plantarum could decrease the frequency and severity of up to 90% of symptoms experienced by IBS sufferers such as bloating, wind, diarrhoea and constipation. [Allergen guidance:] Lactobacilli Probiotics are grown on a non-gm soy culture medium Specific strain of probiotic bacteria with demonstrated benefits for the symptoms of digestive system upset. [FROM OUR BLOG:] [Many trials] have shown that a strain of bacteria called [L Plantarum] is often missing from the gut of people suffering from IBS. Once this particular strain is put back into the gut, sufferers of IBS report much improved symptoms. With IBS the symptoms vary enormously from person to person and comprise about twelve different indicators. However, L Plantarum is reputed to clear up all the indicators for many people leaving them free of the lower and upper gastrointestinal problems. L Plantarum has been shown to adhere to the intestinal wall, forming a physical barrier against harmful bacteria and at the same time increasing the production of fuel for intestinal cells. As a nice little side effect, just like other friendly bacteria it also helps to maintain a healthy heart, can help lowering cholesterol levels and helps boost your immune system at the gut level. However, for IBS sufferers it has been found to be so specifically helpful that in most cases using just this one supplement has resulted in great improvement in their condition. At the same time it is very safe, even during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and may be taken long term for as long as required. At [Elixir] we have had excellent results with this particular supplement, and no wonder as one study found that 95% of patients receiving L Plantarum over a four week period showed significant improvements in all IBS related symptoms including bloating, constipation and diarrhea – and the majority found it worked within four days. It is therefore safe to say that L Plantarum is the single most effective supplement we think you can use for IBS, which can at times be debilitating to say the least. [Life doesn't have to be a pain in the backside!] [Quest Vitamins's] L' Plantarum contain the extensively documented probiotic Lactobacillus Plantarum, which has over a decade of substantiated scientific review for gut health. L Plantarum helps to maintain digestive wellness along with supporting those suffering from excessive flatulence, bloating and abdominal discomfort. [Note:] While 2 billion bacteria, which is the strength of this product, is often enough to help sufferers of IBS we also sell stronger versions of this bacteria in a brand by Solgar Vitamins. Solgar's version is at 20 and 30 billion quantities of bacteria and is for more serious cases of IBS.To view these products, {http://www.elixirhealth.co.uk/search.asp?types=Digestive+Aids+%3E+PROBi+Lp299v>[click here.]} [Directions:] Take one to two capsules daily with food.To best protect the activity and control the effect of gut acid on these "Friendly" bacteria, take with or after food and swallow with water. [Actives:] Lactobacillus plantarum 2 billion Grown using a non-GM soy culture medium [Ingredients:] Maltodextrin, Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Water), Lactobacillus plantarum, Magnesium Stearate, Ascorbic Acid [Warnings:] Lactobacilli grown using a non-GM soy culture medium. - Poor digestion {blog/poor-digestion%3F~1772> - [Click here.}]

It is our aim to offer a fast and reliable delivery service, using the method specified in the checkout procedure. The cost of your delivery is automatically calculated depending on the total value of your order. Any order £30 and above is free of charge.

We will endeavour to despatch all orders within 24 hours. If some or all items are unavailable, then we will contact you before shipping.

It is always best to allow up to seven working days for delivery but unfortunately this can sometimes take longer and we cannot guarantee delivery dates for overseas delivery dates as they are sometimes subject to customs clearance in the destination country due to the quality of postal services from country to country.

Other Important Information

Where it is not possible for Royal Mail to deliver your order, it will be held at your local Royal Mail office for 5 days before being returned to us. To contact your local sorting office to arrange re-delivery or collection, please call 08457 740 740 in the UK.

We would advise that you check your local sorting office before contacting us if delivery has taken more than seven working days in the UK and Overseas, although overseas customers may have to wait up to two weeks.

If your order has been 'lost in the post’, it will only be investigated 17 working days after it was shipped because it is only after this period that the Royal Mail regards postage as officially lost.

European customers should note that in some rare occasions parcels do appear to take longer than usual to arrive and in such occasions it may be necessary to wait longer before further action is taken. This is largely because of the varied quality of postal services throughout Eurozone countries.

After the post office has completed its investigations, it will subsequently refund Elixir for the value of the parcel and postage and package. Upon receiving our costs from the post office your replacement parcel will then be re-sent, or your costs reimbursed if the product is no longer required. Customers are therefore advised to request signed for deliveries to ensure full tracking opportunities.

Depending upon the weight of your consignment we will inform you of the price separately.

For deliveries within England, Scotland and the Channel Islands our charges are as follows:

Order Value	Delivery Charge
£0 - £29.99	£3.99
£30 +	FREE

Overseas Deliveries

 

We are delighted to be able to offer international once again however there are still certain items that we can no longer send to certain countries.  If this is the case for your order we ill notify you and a full refund will be given.

Every order we send is despatched either first class Royal Mail, or if the parcel exceeds 1kg, at our discretion, send the goods by parcel post, which can take a few days longer to reach you. On any recorded delivery, a signature may be required on delivery. In the case of recorded deliveries which fail to be delivered an acknowledgement card will be left stating the time and place for you to collect. International orders will take a little longer.

Please Note: If orders weigh more than two kilos we will often send packages in two separate boxes in the interests of security and safety.

As an online retailer, we are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our delivery schedule is governed by the Post Office who are open six days a week from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Please also consider Public Holiday closing.