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Probiotic Supplements Compared
Reviews of 30 probiotic products - which is the best?

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Probiotics are more popular than ever, with increased consumer information available. The problem is that there are hundreds of Probiotic Supplements out there. Pills, powders, liquids, freeze-dried vs. live culture, different strains, the list goes on and on; so then, how are you to select the right supplement? One that is both safe and effective for you?

For advice on choosing a probiotic, first read the article Which is the Best Probiotic? 

. Provided here are reviews of approximately 30 probiotic supplements, sorted alphabetically.

Each review includes a quick view showing Form, Probiotic Strains, Count, Recommended Dosage, Storage Requirements, and Allergy information.

Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.


To help you select which probiotic may be the most useful to you, here are same products classified according to other criteria:

Probiotic Supplements with Largest Number of Bacterial Strains:

Nature`s Secret Digestive Bliss - 18 strains
LB17 "Live" Probiotic - 17 strains in 70
iFlora - 16 strains
Ultimate Flora BifidoMax 80 Billion - 14 strains
Primal Defense - 12 or 13 strains (2 different products) - whole food probiotic
NOW Probiotic Defense - 13 strains
Dr. Ohirra's Probiotics 12 Plus - 12 strains

New Chapter Organics  - 9 Strains


Probiotics with Patented Strain(s)

Align - Bifantis (single strain)
Culturelle - Lactobacillus GG (single strain)
Digestive Advantage IBS - Ganeden BC30 - recommended for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sustenex - Ganeden BC-30
Dr. Ohirra's Probiotics 12 Plus - E. faecalis TH10

Unique Delivery Methods

BioGaia - Probiotic Straws, Chewable Tablets, Infant Drops
LB17 BioMass - in paste form for applying to open cuts, wounds, skin conditions

Probiotic Supplements with 8 Strains

PB8 by Nutrition Now
GNC Ultra Probiotic Complex
VSL3 - recommended for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileal Pouch

Probiotic Supplements with 5 Strains

Accuflora Pro-Biotic Acidophilus
FiveLac

Probiotic Supplements with 4 Strains

Accuflora Pro-Biotic Acidophilus
Flora-Q

Probiotic Supplements with 3 Strains

ThreeLac - recommended for Candida
Phillip's Colon Health 
Natren

Probiotic Supplements with 2 Strains

Acidophilus Pearls - triple coated to survive
Fem-dophilus - 2 strains - for women
Probiotic Pearls by Integrative Therapeutics
DDS Plus
Bio-K+

Probiotics - Saccharomyces Boulardii (probiotic yeast)

Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS

Florastor

Probiotic/Prebiotic Combination Supplements

Bifidus Balance + FOS
Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS

DDS Plus

In Powder Form

FiveLac
ThreeLac

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Align
Acidophilus Pearls
Culturelle
ThreeLac
Digestive Advantage IBS
AccuFlora
Primal Defense
Dr. Ohirra's Probiotics 12 Plus

 

The above information is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace competent health care advice received from a knowledgeable healthcare professional. You are urged to seek healthcare advice for the treatment of any illness or disease. The statements made within this website have not been evaluated by Health Canada and the Food and Drug Administration (USA). These statements and products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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