The HMF products are powerful probiotics for relief of intestinal health problems. These Human Micro Flora (HMF) are human-derived strains including Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. bifidus, and the only product line of their kind in North America. All other probiotics are made from animal or dairy strains and may not adhere as well to the human gastrointestinal tract.
HMF Replete is the highest potency HMF product containing a minimum of 130 billion CFU of L. acidophilus, B. bifidum, B. lactis, and L. salivarius in each packet. Each of the three different strains attach in different areas of the epithelial tissue in the intestinal tract (small and large intestines). This probiotic is a microbial replacement program for the gastrointestinal tract intended for 7 to 14 days depending on the severity of the problem.
HMF Replete contains two strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium lactis along with fructo-oligosaccharides in high concentrations to ensure rapid establishment and dominance of probiotic cultures in the gastrointestinal tract, especially during and following antibiotic therapy and chemotherapy. Supplementation of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria will crowd out unwanted bacteria by repopulating the gastrointestinal tract. Lactobacillus salivarius, which triggers an anti-inflammatory response, has been demonstrated to be beneficial in inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
Major imbalances of friendly bacteria may result in severe abdominal discomfort, extreme fatigue and yeast infections. HMF Replete is an intensive probiotic replacement formula. It helps to recolonize the intestinal walls compromised during and following the use of antibiotics, chemotherapy and radiation. HMF Replete is indicated for acute and severe intestinal disturbances, dysbiosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and for autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis, AIDS, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Product ideal for vegans.
Please note: This item is non-returnable and non-refundable whether opened or not.
Supplement Facts Serving Size 1 Sachet (20 g)
Each Sachet Contains
acidophilus (two strains) 75 billion cfu
Bifidobacterium bifidum 12.5 billion cfu
Bifidobacterium lactis 12.5 billion cfu
Lactobacillus salivarius 30 billion cfu
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) 10 g
Calories 40
Total Carbohydrate 18 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Sugars 8 g
Protein <1 g
Other ingredients: Apricot powder, maltodextrin
Recommended Adult Dosage Take one sachet daily with meals or as recommended by your health care practitioner. Empty contents into an eight oz. glass and add water.
Hypoallergenic Product. Ideal for vegans
Guaranteed to contain no added wheat, starch, yeast, gluten, corn, soy, salt, sucrose, artificial coloring or flavoring, preservatives, dairy or animal products.
Quality Assurance Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if sachet is opened. Refrigeration of this product is recommended to prolong shelf life. Label claim will be met if unrefrigerated up to three months.
Total potency per sachet may be up to 170 billion CFU's.
Before you order HMF Probiotics, read this important information on shipping, storage, and clinical research here.
HMF Replete will crowd out yeast and other undesirable organisms which result from use of antibiotics, chemotherapy, oral contraceptives, and hormone replacement therapy. Also helpful for chronic parasitic and fungal infections as well as Candida overgrowth.
Intensive Phase Take 1 packet daily (½ packet twice daily) after meals, mixed in water or off the spoon for 7-14 days.
Clinical Considerations
During and Post-antibiotic therapy
Acute intestinal upset
Candidiasis
Digestive disturbances (bloating, gas)
Parasitic infections
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Bowel problems (constipation, diarrhea, IBS)
Intermediate Phase Take ½ packet daily after meals mixed in water or off the spoon.
Clinical Considerations
General illness
Stressful life style
Parasitic infections
Digestive problems (bloating, gas)
Constipation
Excessive alcohol consumption
Bowel problems (constipation, diarrhea, IBS)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Candidiasis
Are HMF products shipped with an ice pack? No. After extensive product testing and new freeze drying technology performed by Genestra, it was concluded that the ice pack did not make a difference during shipping since the product potency was still well over 100% label claims when shipped with ice or no ice. The manufacturer states that it is no longer necessary to ship the HMF products with an ice pack for these reasons:
1. Genestra has added in 50% more probiotic than what the label guarantees per bottle. For example, HMF Forte is guaranteed to have 6 billion L. acidophilus per serving, but there are 12 billion present at time of manufacturing and it is kept frozen until shipping.
2. October 2004: The manufacturer has increased product stability again, allowing the probiotics to last up to 6 months at room temperature holding their GUARANTEED minimum potency on label!
3. You will receive your HMF probiotic directly from the manufacturer in about 3-5 days. This product is very fresh and has not been sitting around on our shelves. And, you are guaranteed it will contain 50% more than what the label states.
How do I travel with my HMF probiotics? We highly recommend you take your probiotics with you on all trips and vacations since their potency will last for up to 6 months at room temperature un-refrigerated. But, when possible and if convenient, we recommend you store your probiotics in the freezer or refrigerator, especially if you plan to preserve freshness of your product for months or years.
HMF Probiotics Shipping & Heat Sensitivity Info (06/01/08)
We suggest that you select 2nd Day Air or Overnight during the summer months or if you live in a hot state (any month). If not, your probiotics or suppositories may arrive 5-7 days later and may be warm or hot to the touch. We cannot replace or refund warm/hot packages.During the summer (June-Sep), we automatically do not ship out probiotics or other heat sensitive orders until the following Monday for any orders placed after 12 pm EST Tuesday. We will only ship orders placed on Wednesday or Thursdays if 2nd day or Overnight shipping is requested AND the package can be delivered in the same week. We do not ship heat sensitive orders on Fridays at all, any time of the year. (unless you request otherwise in "Order Comments" and providing that you do not mind that your package will be held in the shippers non-airconditioned warehouse during the weekend). We want to minimize the amount of time your probiotics are in transit. Yet, rest assured that the manufacturer has increased stability with new freeze drying technology (Oct 2004) allowing the probiotics to last over 6 months at room temperature holding their GUARANTEED minimum potency on label.
In addition,at 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit it can be stored 3-4 weeks and still be within label claim. This means if the probiotics arrive very warm or hot to the touch due to delivery truck being hot, your product is still perfectly viable and will meet potency claims on label according to various tests done by manufacturer. Please do not be concerned about heat for the short 2-4 day transit. We have been using these probiotics for years after extensive delays in shipping during summer months, and they are still VERY viable and work incredibly well.
Are HMF products shipped with an ice pack? Will they spoil? Yes, we will automatically include a gel ice pack with your HMF probiotics during the summer months.Yet, this is ONLY FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. Gel pack may be hot upon arrival since it absorbs heat - this is normal.We cannot replace or refund warm/hot packages.
Genestra's extensive product shelf life testing shows that after 2 weeks of travel via UPS cross country and back to the testing facility with no ice pack, the potency was still above 100% of label claims.
Will my HMF probiotics be spoiled if they arrive with no ice pack and it's hot outside? NO. The manufacturer has invested in a special technology in order to allow the product to withstand higher temperatures and not require ice pack during shipping. Thus, ice during transport isoptional andnot necessarydue to their new freeze drying technology and the addition of 50% more probiotic at time of manufacturing than what the label claims. Yet, if temperatures are hot in your area in the summer months, you may want to request and ice pack during checkout for your own peace of mind. Despite the scientific proof that these probiotics hold up quite well even with hot summer shipping, we have found that our clients still don't feel comfortable unless an ice pack is included so we offer you the option to add one.
The manufacturer has increased stability allowing the probiotics to last over 6 months at room temperature holding their GUARANTEED minimum potency on label!
You will receive your HMF probiotic very fresh and it has not been sitting around on our shelves. Your product will most likely contain 10-50% more than what the label states when you receive it. In addition, it has an infinite shelf life if stored the freezer (or 2 years if kept in the refrigerator).
Refrigeration is optional if you use the product within 6 months
Can endure 3-4 weeks of VERY hot climate during shipping & transit, yet we recommend you have the product shipped via 2nd Day Air if you live in a hot state for your peace of mind.
Virtually indefinite shelf life if kept frozen
Full 2 year shelf life if kept refrigerated
100% potency (label claims) even after 6 months kept at room temperature!
Genestra's extensive product shelf life testing which shows that after 2 weeks of travel via UPS cross country and back to the testing facility, the potency was still at 100% of label claims. The manufacturer states that it is optional andnot necessary to ship with an ice pack due to their new freeze drying technology and the addition of 50% more probiotic at time of manufacturing than what the label claims. Yet, if temperatures are hot in your are in the summer months, you may want to request and ice pack during checkout for your own peace of mind.
Genestra has added in 50% more probiotic than what the label guarantees per bottle. For example, HMF Synbiotic Intensive is guaranteed to have 130 billion L. acidophilus and bifidus per serving, but there are 170 billion present at time of manufacturing and it is kept frozen until shipping.
The manufacturer has increased stability allowing the probiotics to last over 6 months at room temperature holding their GUARANTEED minimum potency on label!
You will receive your HMF probiotic in about 3-5 days. This product is very fresh and has not been sitting around on our shelves. And, your product will most likely contain 10-50% more than what the label states if you choose to store it in the refrigerator or freezer.
How do I travel with and store my HMF probiotics? We highly recommend you take your probiotics with you on all trips and vacations since their potency will last for up to 6 months at room temperature un-refrigerated. But, when possible and if convenient, we recommend you store your probiotics in the freezer or refrigerator, especially if you plan to preserve freshness of your product for months or years.
What is the survival of HMF probiotics through the stomach? With over 90% survival in the full stomach (when taken right after a meal) and over 50% survival in the harshest environment of the empty stomach, the HMF organisms proved particularly robust and well adapted to the human stomach. This was in contrast to other probiotic organisms, which showed great sensitivity to gastric conditions and poor adaptation to the human host. This study also demonstrated that probiotics should be taken in association with a meal to ensure maximum survival.
The pH of the empty stomach is between 1.5 and1.9 whereas, due to the buffering capacity of food, the pH is raised to between 3.8 and 4.3 in the full stomach. The aggressive nature of the stomach acts as an excellent barrier to invasion by potentially pathogenic microbes. So, for probiotics to be effective, they must survive in high numbers under the same environmental stresses as would severely inhibit or eradicate other bacteria. The HMF organisms were compared with other probiotic strains for their ability to survive passage.
Average Rating
Customer Reviews
HMF Replete
4/23/2009
Reviewed by Art from Wayzata MN.
This is the very best product I've ever found to help me through times when I've had intestinal upset, and also after antibiotics.
noticible improvement
3/31/2009
Reviewed by jennifer from sebastopol, CA.
My 2 year old daughter has had issues with her digestive system, after cutting out wheat, dairy, soy and spending lots of money on testing, we were refered to this product (along with a couple others) Her symptoms stoped within the time it took to use up the bottle. We thought we could stop giving her probiotics, we even tried others available at stores , but the symptoms came back until she returned to the hmf replete. We now have changed to hmf nuero and she has been well. I think there is something better about this probiotic.
HMF Replete
3/31/2009
Reviewed by Sandra from 123 Edgewood Road, Ossining, NY 10562.
HMF was recommended to me by my nutritionist and health care provider. I believe it to be a superior probiotic, particularly after a course of antibiotics. I will continue to use it regularly. The service and follow up to phone orders is very good from Rockwell Nutrition.
Student
1/24/2009
Reviewed by Lance from Ohio.
Works well. They really have improved my digestion and uptake of nutrients from my food. I will continue to order from Rockwell!! Great Product!
The best probiotic!
1/5/2009
Reviewed by Tanima from Queens, NY.
Years ago Replete was recommended to me to take while on antibiotics (which I rarely take) by one of the best chiropractors I know; she researches extensively and always knows what is the best product in any field. I had forgotten about Replete until I had to go on antibiotics again. I am so glad I ordered and rediscovered them, because now I''m going to switch my daily probiotic to Replete, as clearly this is the best probiotic on the market!
HMF replete recommended.
12/5/2008
Reviewed by Thomas from Oslo, Norway.
I''ve tried a few other probiotics, but this one seems to work great for one of my health issues. I take it every day now.
Good for maintenance
12/1/2008
Reviewed by Sandra from San Jose/ CA.
This is a great product for maintenance of decent functioning of the GI tract. I do abandon it for the times I have to do antibiotics and anti-fungals when I think I need a stronger product but this is a good one for coming back to.
HMF Replete
11/16/2008
Reviewed by Kristen from San Ramon, CA.
By far this is the best probiotic product I have used. Both my husband and I take it regularly. I will never use anything else but HMF Replete!
HMF Replete; Great Quality!
8/8/2008
Reviewed by Cynthia from Nashua, NH.
HMF Replete was recommended to me by a friend. Initially, a Naturopath prescribed HMF Replete for my yeast overgrowth......After a 3 week regimen using this probiotic, I was free of yeast for the first time in many years! Now, I use this product to keep my system in balance. I highly recommend HMF Replete! It works!!!
HMF Replete
5/21/2008
Reviewed by Sue from Beaverton, OR.
This product is a fantastic way to get support for the digestive system without needing to eat dairy yogurt.
Absolute BEST Probiotic
5/19/2008
Reviewed by Carrie R from Orange Vg, OH.
My Naturopath introduced HMF Replete to me for my daughter 3 years ago. I thought it was pricey. 3 separte times she either went a period with out it or switched to another probiotic- each time she got sick!!!!!!!! I couldn't figure out what changed- until i traced it back to the HMF!!!!! The stomach flu goes around her school every year- and she does not get it anymore! HMF is the only brand that uses human strands, not animal!!!!! I introduced it to friends/family- all of which have thanked me for they never would've done it otherwise!
HMF Replete
5/15/2008
Reviewed by blueshoes from Mission Viejo, CA.
Works great. I used it after taking antibiotics. I also use it at least once a year to keep my digestive track balanced but you can take it regularly as well. You can tell the difference for sure!
HMF Replete
5/5/2008
Reviewed by Carmen from Vienna, VA.
I absolutely love this product. I feel confident that I am being protected from getting colds because I increased the amount of good bacteria in my body by taking this product on a regular basis. Replete is my body guard.
Came stinal microflore -- this is the product for you.back for more
5/2/2008
Reviewed by Dave from Ontario, Canada.
This product is now a part of my daily regimen, If you've been on antibiotics, suffer from leaky gut, IBS or other bowel ailments or if you just want to know that you're well supplied with the proper microflora, then this is the product for you.
HMF Replete
4/2/2008
Reviewed by Dave from Ontario, Canada.
This is, far and away, the best probiotic supplement available on the market today. The price is reasonable, the service is good. I'm really glad I ordered from Rockwell
Worked for my yeast infection!
4/14/2007
Reviewed by Heather from Columbia, MO.
I really like this product, I was amazed at how it worked so well for my yeast infection.