UAS Laboratories probiotic supplier company
Dr. S.K. Dash, the probiotic pioneer in the U.S., celebrated the 30th anniversary of the founding of UAS Laboratories in 2009. When Dr. Dash started the company in 1979, probiotics was a tiny segment of less than $10 million with a very small specialty following. Today, that tiny segment has grown to represent a massive sector of the health supplement and food industry estimated at over $10 billion – and Dr. Dash has been right there supporting the industry’s growth, the entire time. Dr. Dash feels proud of his continued contribution to the growth of the probiotics industry.
February 2010
UAS Laboratories, Inc. announces the introduction of Cran-Gyn DDS, a
revolutionary, patent pending new product for women’s health during Expo West in
March 2010.Cran-Gyn DDS® combines the power of DDS® probiotics with the highest
quality cranberry extract and D-mannose. Cranberry and D-mannose have extensive
research in the area of urogenital health. Research suggests that components (Proanthocyanidins)
found in cranberry bind to P-fimbriated E. coli (mannose insensitive) thereby
prevents the adhesion of E. coli to uroepithelial cells and reduces the ability
of E. coli to cause an urinary infection. D-Mannose, a naturally occurring,
non-caloric, simple sugar, extracted from the Birch tree, inhibits adherence of
E. coli type 1 fimbriae to uroepithelial cells which causes the majority of
UTIs.DDS-probiotics contain the superstrain, Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 – a
patented and trademarked strain from UAS Laboratories. DDS probiotics have over
200 studies on a variety of health conditions including effects on Candida
albicans and E.coli, responsible for urogenital infections. This powerful
combination (Cran-Gyn DDS) inhibits E. coli related urinary tract problems,
restores healthy microflora, improves digestive health and boosts immunity.
CRAN-GYN DDS offers a natural alternative to the consumers for the management of
their urinary tract infections, yeast infections and to support digestive
health.Like all DDS probiotics, Cran-Gyn DDS is non-dairy, gluten-free,
soy-free, wheat-free, corn-free and non-GMO. The product is available in veggie
capsules.
January 2010
South Dakota State University Announces Dr. S.K. Dash as Adjunct ProfessorSouth
Dakota State University has appointed Dr. S.K. Dash as an Adjunct Professor of
the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Dr. Dash has been instrumental in
expanding the knowledge and furthering the research in the field of probiotics.
As a probiotic pioneer, Dr. Dash has been responsible for many innovations in
the field. At South Dakota State, he plans to work with the Head of Food Science
and Nutrition and other faculty members to establish a strategy for new
innovations and developments in probiotics. South Dakota State is in an
excellent position to further the field with a strong knowledge base in Food
Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry and Microbiology. Dr. Dash has many colleagues
in industry, academia and medicine that may collaborate on furthering the
understanding of probiotics and their benefit to human health, animal health and
functional food products. Dr. Dash is an alumnus of South Dakota State
University where he received his PhD in Nutrition, Microbiology and
Biochemistry.
October 2009
Recently, UAS Laboratories has uncovered several companies illegally using the
designation DDS®-1 on their probiotics. Because of its 40 years of research and
30 years of proven track record as a superior probiotic product, DDS Probiotics
are well-known and trusted. Many probiotic-users look for the presence of
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS®-1 on the product label. As a result, other
companies are trying to mimic the product, unlawfully. Thank you for your
attention in this very important matter. Sincerely, Connie Falkenstein
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Connie Falkenstein
Director Marketing and Education
UAS Laboratories, Inc.
9953 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Phone: 952-935-1707
Fax: 952-935-1650
Probiotics in the US
The story of how probiotics got started in this country is a true David and
Goliath story. When Dr. Dash was Director of the FDA in South Dakota, he had
been following probiotic research since the usefulness of L. acidophilus was
first demonstrated by Nobel laureate, Eli Mechnikoff. Dr. Dash learned that in
the 1950s a probiotic product had actually been licensed by the USDA as a drug
for treatment of a disease called scour in pigs and calves caused by E. coli
infection. Further research by Dr. Dash revealed that the probiotic supplement
was 97% effective in combating E. coli infection in pigs with a cure rate as
effective as the standard antibiotic treatments used at the time. This new
treatment lost the battle to large pharmaceutical firms with millions of dollars
in marketing, research and development so probiotics were lost to the country
for quite some time.
The Vision to See Probiotics Possibilities
Dr. Dash left his high-profile government job and began working closely
researchers at the University of Nebraska and other universities. There,
scientists had worked on a strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus now called DDS-1.
DDS-1 L. acidophilus was being researched extensively with published papers
showing its health benefits. Researchers found that this special strain
possessed properties significant to digestion and health. For example, it
produced enzymes (proteases and lipases) to aid digestion. Other benefits, of
even more significance, were the strain’s antibacterial actions, which were
effective against many of our food-borne pathogens. Today, more than 200 papers
on this bacterial strain have been published in peer-reviewed scientific and
medical journals. But at the time, DDS®-1 L. acidophilus was not commercially
manufactured or available to the consumer. Thus, Dr. Dash formed UAS
Laboratories, which became the first commercial manufacturer of DDS-1 L.
acidophilus probiotic supplements that:
• Use a unique process of commercially producing, freeze-drying and naturally
stabilizing the bacterium for delivery to consumers
• Introduce non-dairy, gluten-free, non-GMO probiotics
• Introduce quality control standards for probiotics requiring a guarantee of
live bacteria (CFU/g) – now used as the standard, worldwide.
• Package probiotics with nitrogen to improve stability of probiotics
• Use in vitro, animal and human testing to prove that DDS-1 L. acidophilus can
pass through the stomach acid, implant in the intestines and multiply 100 to
200-fold.
• Incorporate the prebiotic, fructooligosaccharides (FOS) with probiotics to
enhance their growth in the intestines thus creating the synbiotic
Without these firsts, the probiotic industry could not have developed to be what
it is today.
Still Helping the Industry Grow
Dr. Dash continues to ensure that this industry continues to grow and maintain
the high quality standards that consumers demand. He has been a very active
Scientific Advisor and Vice President of the International Probiotics
Association. He also served at National Nutrition Food Association’s Probiotic
Committee and as the Chairman of the National Probiotic Products Committee from
1975 to 1980. Dr. Dash is author of the book, The Consumer’s Guide to Probiotics
– A Complete Probiotic Source Book and a co-author of User’s Guide to Probiotics,
Health Benefits of Probiotics and The Garden Within with Dr. Keith W. Sehnert.
Numerous technical and scientific articles on probiotics have been written by
Dr. Dash. In addition, he continues to educate consumers and the health food
industry on new developments and findings in the field by writing regularly in
consumer magazines, speaking at trade group and professional associations.
About UAS Laboratories and DDS Probiotics
UAS Laboratories, Inc. located at 9953 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, Minnesota,
USA 55344, is the leading probiotic company established by Dr. S.K. Dash, the
probiotic pioneer in 1979. UAS Labs provides DDS® Probiotic supplements to
stores, in the USA and other countries. It also provides private label
probiotics and probiotic raw material. DDS Probiotics are backed by over 40
years of University research, U.S. patent and trademark and are listed in the
Physician’s Desk Reference. Dr. Dash, president of UAS Laboratories, is the Vice
President and Scientific Advisor to the International Probiotic Association
(IPA) and has received many national and international awards and honors for his
pioneering work in probiotics.
UAS Labs uses some or all the
following probiotic strains and can private label:
L. acidophilus L. brevis
L. bulgaricus L. lactis
L. casei B. longum
L. paracasei B. bifidum
L. rhamnosus B. lactis
Lactobacillus plantarum B. breve
L. salivarius S. thermophilus
The potency can range from 5 billion to 50 billion CFU/g (2 vegie caps.)
Carriers: Rice maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and Fructooligosaccharides.
This can be changed per your specification.
Packaging in nitrogen, glass or plastic bottles, Styrofoam box.
Labels- UAS will work with you to develop your labels
Specialties: Acid and bile resistant strains, Non dairy, wheat, soy and gluten
free. Nitrogen packaging
Stability: Room temperature (70º F) stable for two years.
With our 30 years of experience in probiotics we will better serve your
probiotic private label and /or other needs.
DDS-Probiotic products.
Probioplus DDS – 10 billion CFU/g (2 veggie capsules)
It contains 50% L. acidophilus DDS-1 and 50% B. bifidum, B. longum and B. lactis
combined
DDS Plus – 5 billion CFU/g (2 veggie capsules)
It contains 50% L. acidophilus DDS-1 and 50% B. longum
DDS 100 Acidophilus – 5 billion CFU/g (2 veggie caps)
It contain L. acidophilus DDS-1
DDS-Junior 2.5 oz Powder – 5 billion CFU/g
It contains 80% B. lactis and 20% L. acidophilus DDS-1
Dr. S.K. Dash, President
UAS Laboratories, Inc.
9953 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Phone: 952-935-1707
Fax: 952-935-1650
dash@uaslabs.com