Veg Capsule
Probiotic 8 Billion CFU, 3 Strains
Microbiome Health
$18.00
$0.60 a day · 30-day supply
A blend of 3 prominant strains of intestinal flora, formulated to support gut heatlh, digestion and immune function. Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) Bifidobacterium lactis (BI-04) Bifidobacterium longum (BI-05)
In depth
About this supplement
What Is a Three-Strain Probiotic?
A probiotic is live bacteria taken on purpose, the same kinds that make up a healthy gut community. This one keeps to three: Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 and Bifidobacterium longum Bl-05, at 8 billion CFU per serving in 68 mg of powder.
How It Works in the Body
The names describe the organisms. Acidophilus means acid-loving, and the species copes with the acid and bile it meets on the way down, making lactic acid as it ferments sugars. Bifidobacteria are named for their forked, Y-shaped cells. They are among the first organisms to colonize a newborn gut and remain a major group in the adult colon, where they ferment fibers into acetate and lactate.
What It Supports
- A foundational trio: These three species are the ones most often used in probiotics, one from the small intestine and two from the colon.
- Normal digestion: Fermenting sugars and fibers on the way through supports normal digestion.
- Normal immune function: Gut bacteria sit against immune cells in the intestinal wall day in and day out, which supports normal immune function.
- A plain base: Cellulose, vegetable stearic acid and silica, with no added prebiotic fiber.
Who It May Suit
People new to probiotics, anyone who prefers a short ingredient list, and vegetarians, since the capsule is plant cellulose and the stearic acid comes from a vegetable source. It also suits people who already eat yogurt and want a small named addition to it.
Good To Know
The cultures are dried so they stay dormant until they meet moisture in the gut. Talk with your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, if your immune system is weakened by illness or medicine, or if you have had recent bowel surgery, since live organisms call for more caution then.
At a glance
Allergens and certifications
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Vegan
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Kosher
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Halal
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Non-GMO
FAQ
Common questions
What is it?
Three named organisms in a cellulose capsule: Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 and Bifidobacterium longum Bl-05. They are dried into a powder weighing 68 mg per serving, listed at 8 billion CFU per serving, with no prebiotic fiber added.
How does it work?
Acidophilus means acid-loving, and the species handles the acid and bile it meets on the way down, making lactic acid as it ferments sugars. The two bifidobacteria, named for their forked cells, settle in the colon and ferment plant fibers your own enzymes leave alone.
What makes this formula different?
Simplicity. Three organisms rather than eight or ten, no added prebiotic fiber, and a base of cellulose, vegetable stearic acid and silica. The lactobacillus works high in the gut and the two bifidobacteria work in the colon, so a short roster still covers both ends.
Who is it for?
People new to probiotics, anyone who wants a short ingredient list, and vegetarians, since the capsule is plant cellulose and the stearic acid comes from a vegetable source. It also suits people who already eat cultured food and want a small, clearly named addition.
What should I know before taking it?
Talk with your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, if your immune system is weakened by illness or medicine, or if you have had recent bowel surgery, since live organisms call for more caution in those situations. Antibiotics act on bacteria of this kind too, so raise that at the same visit.
Ingredients
What is in it
Every ingredient, as listed on the label.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 veg capsule
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Blend of Probiotic Bacteria (8 Billion CFU): Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14), Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04), Bifidobacterium longum (BI-05) | 68 mg | † |
† Daily Value not established.
Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Silicon Dioxide.
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