Essential Formulas Catalog

CONTENTS
The Power of Probiotics.................................................................................. p. 1
Dr. Ohhira’s Innovative Approach ................................................................... p. 2
The Essential Formulas Story........................................................................... p. 3
Dr. Ohhira’s
Probiotics®
Three Time
Winner:
2008 – 2009 – 2010
Better Nutrition
Magazine
“Best of Supplements
Award–Probiotic
Category”
Products – Supplements
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics® Original Formula....................................................... p. 4
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics® Professional Formula.................................................. p. 5
Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS®........................................................................... p. 6
Dr. Ohhira’s Essential Living Oils™. ................................................................. p. 7
Frequently Asked Questions–Dietary Supplements........................................... p. 8
Products – Cosmeceuticals
Probiotics and Natural Skin Care...................................................................... p. 9
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic Kampuku Beauty Bar™............................................... p. 10
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic Magoroku Skin Care Lotion™..................................... p. 11
Frequently Asked Questions–Natural Probiotic Skin Care ............................ p. 12
Dr. Ohhira’s
Probiotic
Kampuku
Beauty Bar™
Winner: 2009
Better Nutrition
Magazine
“Best of Beauty
Award”
Learn More About Our Products .................................................................. p. 13
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it takes guts…™
The Power of Probiotics
P
robiotics are friendly lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that provide beneficial
effects when taken internally. Most LAB live in the intestinal tract, but
they can be found elsewhere in and on the body. Believe it or not, we
actually have more LAB residing in our bodies than individual human cells! These
probiotics help to keep us healthy by:
• Maintaining an appropriate digestive pH*
• Supporting regularity*
• Relieving the effects of occasional heartburn*
• Making many of our vitamins*
• Helping us digest food*
• Supporting the immune response*
• Detoxifying the body*
• Balancing hormones*
More and more people now understand the importance of probiotics and the role
they play in keeping us well. We’re discovering that our modern diets, chlorinated
water, and daily stresses can diminish our probiotic balance—and that, in turn,
can set the stage for poor health. Prescription antibiotics, which kill good bacteria
along with the bad, as well as the second-hand consumption of antibiotics from
beef, pork, dairy, and poultry, are all contributing to this probiotic crisis and
adversely affecting the micro flora colony of the GI tract.
The ideal ratio of good to bad bacteria is 85 percent to 15 percent respectively.
Without the regular use of a high quality probiotic supplement, this ratio is
difficult, if not impossible to maintain.* A healthy probiotic population should
include strains that are entirely exclusive to each individual. A high quality
probiotic supplement will include prebiotic support to nourish all the friendly
bacteria, including each person’s distinctive strains. The ultimate goal is to enhance
the body’s ability to nourish and support its own unique strains of LAB.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Think you have to
just endure
occasional
heartburn,
bloating, and gas?
Think again!
Probiotic and prebiotic
supplementation can often
bring fast relief. When
released in the stomach,
the organic acids in
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics
quickly soothe heartburn
and indigestion. And
regular supplementation
with probiotics can
balance conditions in the
digestive tract that often
cause bloating, gas, and
constipation.
The Dr. Ohhira Difference
Unique probiotic and prebiotic blend naturally soothes and balances digestive tract
With our fast-paced
lives, frequent use of
antibiotics, and typical
modern diets, probiotic
supplements are vital
for achieving optimal
health. Maintaining the
proper ratio of good to
bad bacteria can be
achieved through consistent use of high
quality probiotics.
O
nly Dr. Ohhira’s clinically supported products are fermented for a
minimum of three years using twelve strains of LAB, including the
proprietary TH10, which is six times stronger than any other known strain
of LAB. This powerful probiotic blend is encapsulated along with its own nutritious
food supply containing:
• Nourishing prebiotics that encourage the probiotics take
root in the digestive tract*
• Vital organic acids that promote a healthy pH in the
stomach and digestive tract*
• Micro-nutrient by-products such as biogenic enzymes,
bacteriocins, hydrogen peroxide, vitamins, minerals, and
amino acids
This living biogenic blend improves digestive pH and helps cultivate each individual’s
own distinctive strains of beneficial bacteria. Not only do these supplemented strains
have a better chance of surviving and thriving, but the prebiotic support also nourishes
the good bacteria already existing in the gut.*
Dr. Ohhira has built on his early research and continues to develop new products
for complete whole health. Reaching beyond probiotic support for the digestive
tract, Dr. Ohhira’s Essential Living Oils and Propolis PLUS are now available in
the U.S. Along with these fine dietary supplements, Dr. Ohhira has a growing list
of probiotic skin care products.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The Essential Formulas Story
E
ssential Formulas Incorporated
(EFI) President and CEO,
Michael Schoor, discovered Dr.
Ohhira’s Probiotics when he experienced
severe digestive distress while traveling
in Malaysia. Without the pharmaceutical
drug he typically used, Michael
sought relief from a local doctor who
administered several small brown capsules
that literally halted his symptoms in their tracks. Impressed with his quick
recovery, Michael was determined to learn more about these pills that the doctor
had called “probiotics”.
Michael’s search ultimately led him to Japan where he met with Iichiroh Ohhira,
Ph.D., one of Japan’s leading microbiologists, who developed the probiotic
formula that gained Michael’s attention in Malaysia. Dr. Ohhira encouraged
Michael to review over twenty years of university-based, scientific research studies
that had established the safety and efficacy of his probiotic formula, including its
proprietary TH10 lactic acid bacteria strain.
Thanks to Michael’s curiosity and diligence, that very same probiotic formula
is now available in the United States as Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics Original
Formula. Establishing EFI in 2000, Michael and his son, William, have made this
extraordinary product available to consumers in the United States alongside
several other high-quality whole health supplements and cosmeceuticals
formulated by Dr. Ohhira. EFI, a family owned and operated business, is the sole
distributor of Dr. Ohhira’s probiotic products in North America.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
EFI is a family-owned
business that provides
what many healthcare
professionals consider
the highest quality
digestive remodeling
formula on the market
today. Along with
superior science-backed
products, EFI has
pledged to provide
exceptional customer
care and continual
product education.
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics®
Original Formula
Trusted
and Proven
Nutritional
Supplements
• Promotes healthy digestion and
immune response*
• All-natural,
wild harvested,
seasonal
ingredients
• Maintains healthy intestinal pH*
• Non-GMO and
100% vegetarian
• No artificial
additives, chemicals,
preservatives, colors,
or flavors
• Hypoallergenic
(no dairy or gluten)
• Guaranteed free of
soil-based organisms
(SBOs)
• No refrigeration
needed
• Provides quick relief of occasional
heart-burn, bloating, and gas*
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• Enhances absorption of nutrients
from food and other supplements*
ncient Japanese fermentation skills merge with modern science to create
a powerful formula that alters the gastrointestinal environment to benefit
all healthful bacteria strains. Created by award-winning microbiologist
Iichiroh Ohhira, Ph.D., and a team of distinguished research scientists from
Okayama University in Japan, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic products are backed by
scientific studies and guaranteed to cohere in the digestive tract.*
The Original Formula product is fermented for three years using twelve carefully
selected strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) including TH10, a proprietary LAB
strain developed by Dr. Ohhira. It is six times stronger than other LAB strains
known to bacteriologists.
Containing BOTH probiotic and prebiotic support, the probiotics are encapsulated
along with their prebiotic culture medium of nutritious mushrooms, vegetables,
fruits, and seaweed in a specially designed vegetarian capsule. Dr. Ohhira’s
Probiotics also provides effective digestive enzymes. A truly living and biogenic
product, the fermentation process creates beneficial micronutrients including
needed vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Naturally occurring organic acids also
promote a healthy digestive pH and encourage the growth of an individual’s own
unique flora.* It takes guts…™ to stay healthy.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics®
P r of e s s i o n a l F o r m u l a
D
r. Ohhira’s Probiotics Professional
Formula is fermented for a full five years.
Consequently, the levels of organic acids
and micronutrient byproducts are even greater than
that of the Original Formula product.
Why Choose Dr.
Ohhira’s?
• Live bacteria
(not freeze-dried
or centrifuged)
The highly concentrated product rapidly enhances pH in the stomach and
digestive tract, which helps the body strengthen its first line of immune defense.
Greater levels of organic acids, such as lactic acid, result in an internal environment
that is hospitable to all beneficial bacteria, including the strains that are unique to
the individual.* Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics Professional Formula is sold to health care
professionals for clinical nutrition use.
• Complete prebiotic
(culture medium to
ensure survival of
bacteria)
“Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics is the most beneficial probiotic
product I have ever recommended to my patients. Besides
relieving heartburn, gas, and bloating it actually encourages
the gut to heal itself.”
– Fred Pescatore, M.D., M.P.H., C.C.N.
• Relief (soothing to
the digestive tract)
“I believe Dr. Ohhira’s formula is the most powerful
probiotic formula available in the world, and there are solid
scientific studies that explain both how and why it is so
effective.”
– Ross Pelton, R.Ph., Ph.D.,C.C.N.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
• Convenience (no
refrigeration needed)
• Scientific support
(20 years of
university-backed
scientific studies)
Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus®
Brazilian Green Propolis + Probiotic Support + Astaxanthin
• Supports healthy immune system
response*
Maintain whole
health during
indoor months!
Propolis is the perfect
immune-supporting
supplement for preventive health during
times of seasonal
challenge.*
• Provides antioxidant support and
promotes a balanced inflammation
cycle*
• Promotes healthy probiotic microecology in the gut*
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• Provides Omega-3 essential fatty acids*
his innovative whole health formula targets immune response and digestion
with a blend of Brazilian green propolis (recognized as the gold standard
for propolis), probiotic support, flax oil, and astaxanthin.
A powerful antioxidant and antibacterial substance, propolis is created by
honeybees to protect their hive from bacteria, mold invasion, and other pathogens.
Brazilian green propolis is especially powerful due to the rare flora in the region
where it is harvested and the unique Africanized honeybees that create it.
Only Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS combines:
Brazilian Green Propolis – for immune support and neuroprotection*
Probiotic Support – powdered form of our fermented vegetable extract for GI
tract digestive support*
Astaxanthin & Vitamin E (both alpha-Tocopherol and Tocotrienol) – for added
antioxidant support and to support a healthy inflammation cycle*
Flax Oil – healthy Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), which help cells release
toxins and absorb nutrients*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Dr. Ohhira’s Essential Living Oils™
F
inally, a certified vegan alternative to fish oil! Dr. Ohhira’s Essential Living
Oils help balance the diet, drawing from eight natural plant and seed oils:
avocado oil, borage seed oil, flax seed oil, olive oil, perilla seed oil, rice
bran oil, sunflower oil, and tea seed oil. The body uses EFAs to:
• Maintain healthy cell membrane
function*
• Promote optimal nervous system
function*
• Support a healthy immune system
response*
• Maintain healthy cholesterol levels
already within the normal range*
• Help build hormones*
Although EFAs are required for life, they must be ingested because our bodies
cannot manufacture them. Since our modern diets are often lacking in beneficial
fats and abundant in bad fats, it is important to consume EFAs through a dietary
supplement. Obtained using a cold-pressed process, our nutritious virgin oils
provide beneficial fats in an ideal balance of Omega-3, Omega-6 (especially GLA),
and Omega-9.*
“I cannot overstate the importance of essential fatty acids to
health. It’s no accident they’re called ‘essential’—you must
get them from your diet or supplements. Because the typical
American’s diet is largely processed food, many people don’t
consume enough of them or at least in the appropriate ratio.
Dr. Ohhira’s Essential Living Oils is a simple solution to that
common health issue.”
– Martie Whittekin, C.C.N.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Essential Oils
Pack Pure Power
They are called
“Essential Fatty
Acids” (EFAs) because
humans must literally
have them to live.
These powerful oils do
hundreds of crucial jobs
from building hormones
to assuring sound cell
membranes that let the
nutrients in and the
health-damaging
toxins out.
Frequently Asked Questions
D IETARY SU P P LEME N TS
Powerful Whole
Health Support
Everyone has different
nutritional needs and
health challenges. Most
people report healthchanging benefits after
four to six weeks of
taking one of our
dietary supplements.*
Q.
Are there side effects from taking your dietary supplements?
A.
Essential Formulas is unaware of any reported side effects of Dr.
Ohhira’s Probiotics, Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS, or Dr. Ohhira’s
Essential Living Oils. However, you may experience some balancing
effects in the digestive tract during the first week or two of taking the
probiotic or propolis products. Minor bloating or a slight laxative or
constipating effect are signs that the product is remodeling, detoxifying,
and improving the gut environment.*
Q.
A.
I have allergies; could I be allergic to any of the contents?
Both Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics and Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS
are hypoallergenic (no milk, wheat or yeast). The plant materials
used in the prebiotic component have been fermented into a completely
altered state that is well-tolerated. Sensitivities to Dr. Ohhira’s products
are extremely rare, but do consult your health care provider if you are
concerned.
Q.
Is it okay to take your dietary supplements along with other
medications?
A.
Yes. Regarding Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis PLUS only: consult with
your health care provider if you have any concerns about your
appropriate vitamin E dosage, especially if you are presently taking any
additional vitamin supplements.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Probiotics and Natural Skin Care
For True Beauty, Inside and Out
P
robiotics are good for your skin too! Dr. Ohhira’s
probiotic supplements are known as an interior
remodeling system that brings the body into
balance. Dr. Ohhira’s cosmeceutical product line provides
the same probiotic support for the outside of your body –
your skin.
Damaging environmental factors and harsh skincare regimens can destroy the
healthy bacteria found naturally in and on the skin. Irritation, inflammation, and
dehydration can occur as a result.
Dr. Ohhira’s skin care products provide a blend of prebiotics and probiotics to
maintain and strengthen the skin, while supporting its natural barrier function.
Restoring probiotic balance to the skin can enhance its immune function, deter
growth of harmful bacteria, and provide antioxidant effects. It helps the skin stay
soothed, hydrated, and supple.*
Discover yourself at your best, centered and beautiful with healthy products that
care for the whole person.
“Probiotic balance is one of the most overlooked aspects of
skin health. Using both Dr. Ohhira’s dietary supplements
and topical skin care products, it’s possible to restore the skin’s
natural function and beauty both on the surface and from the
inside out.”
– Kat James; nationally known author
and natural beauty expert
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Our Mark:
The Japanese character
for “Beauty” embodies
our desire to offer
products that promote
beauty from the inside
out. This is true beauty
achieved naturally.
The mark encompasses
both physical characteristics along with
personal character and
integrity.
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic
Kampuku Beauty Bar™
Natural and Pure
Skin Care
• All-natural
ingredients
• Products do
not contain
any fragrances,
stabilizers,
deodorants,
preservatives,
chemicals, or
artificial colors
• Not tested on
animals
• Crafted using
Japanese mountain
spring water
C
hemical-free, hypoallergenic,
natural, cleansing, and moisturizing beauty bar containing
plant extracts, essential herbs, and
probiotic support.
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic Kampuku Beauty
Bar merges the revitalizing power of
natural ingredients, ancient Japanese
fermentation skills and modern science
to create a clarifying, balancing, and
rejuvenating skin cleanser gentle enough for the entire family. This exclusive
formula melds probiotic and prebiotic nutrients to help support the balanced
ecology necessary for healthy skin. Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic Kampuku Beauty Bar
promotes and maintains supple, radiant-looking skin naturally!*
“To help reduce bacteria, virus and fungi growth on skin, I
highly recommend using a probiotic soap without preservatives,
fragrances, deodorants, or synthetic ingredients. Hands down,
the best probiotic soap I have ever used is Dr. Iichiroh Ohhira’s
Kampuku Beauty Bar, which includes natural plant extracts
and herbs that replenish all types of skin.”
– Susanne Bennett, D.C.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic
Magoroku Skin Lotion™
C
hemical-free, hypoallergenic, natural moisturizer with nourishing botanical extracts and
probiotic support.
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic Magoroku Skin Lotion merges
the revitalizing powers of natural ingredients, ancient
Japanese fermentation skills, and modern science to
create a soothing lotion ideal for dry, sensitive, stressed,
or damaged skin. This remarkable lotion contains
friendly bacteria and their nutritious culture medium
along with the added benefits of wild plant and fruit
extracts. Traditional skin-friendly Magoroku (equine oil) is readily absorbed along
with the nurturing ingredients.*
Used for centuries, highly prized Magoroku was likely brought to Japan during
the Tang Dynasty by the equestrian people of ancient China. Modern science
now confirms that Magoroku oil contains valuable alpha-linolenic acids and
linoleic acids that cannot be produced in the body.
The lotion’s light texture leaves no sticky residue and is suitable for all skin types.
Gentle enough for daily use on both face and body, Magoroku may be applied as
often as needed. Suitable for use as both a day and nighttime moisturizer.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Synergistic
Ingredients:
Traditional Japanese
Magoroku
(equine oil)
+
Vegetable extracts
(peach leaf, loquat
leaf, and Aloe vera)
+
Dr. Ohhira’s
probiotic extract
for moisturizing
rejuvenation
Frequently Asked Questions
N ATURAL P R O BI O TIC S K I N CARE
Beauty Tip
Because of its
penetrating natural oils,
the Kampuku Beauty
Bar is appropriate for
use while shaving the
face, legs, and other
delicate areas. It helps
reduce the occurrence of
razor-rash.
Q.
Are your products safe for sensitive skin?
A.
The all-natural, botanical, probiotic skin care products are ideal for
sensitive skin. Reactions to Dr. Ohhira’s products are very rare, but
if a reaction occurs, cease use and consult your physician.
Q.
A.
How often should I use your skin care products?
Magoroku Skin Care Lotion is suitable for daily use and
appropriate for both body and face. Magoroku Skin Lotion can also
be used therapeutically when skin conditions arise. The Kampuku Beauty
Bar is suitable for daily use and appropriate for both body and face.*
your products safe to use if I am allergic to one of the
Q. Are
botanicals in the probiotic extract?
A.
All our skin care products contain NO known allergens and
are guaranteed free of artificial colors, fragrances, stabilizers,
deodorants, preservatives, chemicals, and titanium oxide. During the
three-year fermentation process, the ingredients in the probiotic extract
are altered and have no resemblance to the original allergen. Due to this
modification, it is unlikely that the final product will cause an allergic
reaction. But, if you are concerned about a reaction, test the product
under the guidance of your physician.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Did you know…
Y
ou aren’t just an individual, you’re an environment.
Your body is home to ten times more bacterial cells
than human cells and the majority of these bacterial
cells live in the large intestines where these beneficial bacteria
become your first line of defense.
That’s why it’s so important to make sure that your bacterial
population is dominated by friendly probiotics!
It takes guts…™
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