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The Probiotic Collection

Meet the pros of gut health—helpful bacteria that keep your gut’s microbiome balanced for total body wellness from the inside out

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Delivering rigorously third-party tested product

Expertly Crafted

Formulated with high quality ingredients by our in-house experts

Science Backed

Clinically studied ingredients
dosed for efficacy

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GMP-Certified Facility

Delivering rigorously third-party tested products

Expertly Crafted

Formulated with high quality ingredients by our in-house experts

Science Backed

Clinically studied ingredients dosed for efficacy

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Dr. Stephen Langer's Ultimate 16 Strain Probiotic

Our most popular probiotic with 3.2 billion CFU from 16 unique strains for comprehensive wellness

Provides prebiotic FOS for enhanced probiotic activity and growth

Doctor formulated with more than 4X more strains than other popular probiotics

Supports digestive health, immune function, mood and more

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Doctor-Trusted Daily Probiotics

Targeted support for gender-specific needs

Women's Daily Probiotic + Prebiotic FOS

Doctor trusted for digestive health* with added cranberry to support vaginal and urinary health

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Men's Daily Probiotic + Prebiotic FOS

Doctor trusted for digestive health* with added saw palmetto to support urinary and prostate health

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*Based on a 2024 ProClaim Solutions survey or Primary Care Physicians, L. acidophilus NCFM is trusted to support digestive health based on review of clinical studies, www.howaru.com

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Multi-Strain Probiotics

Best for broad-spectrum support with complimentary strains

Ultimate Probiotic Formula

Combination formula with 66.5 billion CFU from 7 clinically studied strains plus prebiotics.

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Epic Pro 25-Strain Probiotic

Comprehensive formula containing 30 billion CFU from 25 unique strains

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FemFlora Probiotic for Women

Formulated with 9.8 billion CFU from 7 clinically studied strains to support vaginal health

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Single-Strain Probiotics

Best for focused support or stacking your own priobiotic plan

L. Reuteri Plus

Delivers 7 billion CFU from 3 clinically studied Lactobacillus strains + prebiotics for GI balance

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Lactobacilus Acidophilus

Delivers 1 billion CFU for healthy bowel regularity and digestive support

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Lactobacilus Gasseri

Delivers 3 billion CFU for healthy weight management and digestive support

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Probiotics FAQs

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are "friendly" bacteria that live in and on your body. They are most prolific in your digestive tract. Probiotics is an umbrella term for all the different beneficial bacteria, but each strain or
type of bacteria offers its own unique benefits. The most well-known types of
probiotics are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium

Many Bifidobacterium and Lactobacilli species are natural inhabitants of the gastrointestinal tract and urogenital tract. They derive their energy from fermenting prebiotics, carbohydrates and some sugars and in doing so contribute to a thriving microbiome.

How do probiotics help?

Probiotics offer valuable support for a healthy digestive tract, immune system, and many vital processes throughout the body. Probiotic supplements help support and maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the GI tract by increasing the population of beneficial bacterial strains in the gut as well as using the gut-brain axis to encourage a more positive mood.

What are CFU?

Probiotics are measured in colony forming units (CFU). CFU indicates an estimate of the number of viable (live) bacterial cells, typically measured in millions or billions, which are cultured or grown in or on a fermentation medium.

Is there a minimum number of strains I should look for?

There is no research to support a minimum number of strains needed for health. However, scientists agree that a diverse microflora (having many different strains of bacteria in your gut) is associated with overall wellness.

Do different strains result in different health benefits?

Yes, different probiotic strains have been studied for their ability to provide benefits in different areas including digestion, immune health and even mood. Our products were formulated taking this research into account. 

What are prebiotics and postbiotics? What are those and how do they help?

The easiest way to define prebiotics is to think of them as plant-based fiber material that nourishes beneficial probiotics to help them thrive. Prebiotics provide the sustenance needed for a vibrant probiotic culture in the gut, so providing sufficient prebiotics can mean better digestion, increased comfort and all-around enhanced digestive health.

In the sequence of digestion, prebiotics and probiotics leave behind certain beneficial substances in the GI tract. These nutrients are called postbiotics and may be comprised of amino acids, certain peptides and vitamins. Short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, propionate and acetate are produced during fermentation and help with energy production, immune function, promoting a healthy gut barrier and more. Postbiotics promote a healthy bacterial balance within the gut and support intestinal integrity, particularly in the colon. Maintaining a healthy intestinal lining goes a long way toward bolstering your body’s immune defenses by providing a healthy barrier to help prevent toxins from entering the bloodstream.

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