Question 1

Does it give an effective dose of probiotics?

Accepted Answer

One serving a day gives 1 billion CFU of probiotics. That's below the optimal daily range (5–20 billion CFU; the minimum with any effect is 1 billion CFU).

Question 2

How many strains and CFU does it have?

Accepted Answer

3 strains, 1 billion CFU per serving. The strains: Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus salivarius and Lactobacillus acidophilus. The label names only the species, not a strain code like the ones clinical trials use.

Question 3

What's the capsule made of?

Accepted Answer

The capsule is made of gelatin, so it isn't vegetarian.

Question 4

Does it include a prebiotic?

Accepted Answer

No, there's no prebiotic fiber on the label.

Question 5

How do I take it?

Accepted Answer

It's a capsule, and a serving is 1 capsule. The label says: "As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage."

Question 6

How long does one container last?

Accepted Answer

It holds 150 servings. At one serving a day, that's about 5 months.

Question 7

Is it good value?

Accepted Answer

About $0.078 a serving. For an effective dose, that's about typical for probiotics.

Question 8

Is it independently tested?

Accepted Answer

Not that we can find. It has no NSF, USP or Informed certification.

Question 9

Is it vegan or gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

It isn't vegan. Its ingredients are gluten-free.

Question 10

What else is in it?

Accepted Answer

Besides the active ingredients: Whey powder, Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon dioxide, Inulin, Citrus Pectin. None of them raise a concern we track.

Question 11

What does the research say about probiotics?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics has A-grade evidence for diarrhea, immune support, travel support and gut health, and B-grade evidence for histamine & immune balance. An A grade means several good human trials agree. A B grade means good evidence, but less of it.

Question 12

What are the best alternatives?

Accepted Answer

We've compared the best probiotics supplements side by side, with our picks for different needs and budgets.

Question 13

Where is it made?

Accepted Answer

It's made in the USA.