OptiBac Probiotics 20 Billion Extra Strength
£25.95
OptiBac ‘For every day EXTRA Strength’
This advanced, dairy-free supplement from OptiBac contains 5 extensively researched strains, such as L. acidophilus NCFM® and B. bifidum Bb-02, in an extra strength dose of 20 billion live microorganisms per capsule, which includes 5 billion live cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, thought to be the most researched strain of acidophilus in the world.
The OptiBac strains in ‘For every day EXTRA Strength’ (formerly known as ‘For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength’) are some of the world’s most researched and documented strains. All of the friendly bacteria in this supplement are scientifically proven to pass through stomach acidity to reach the gut alive.
What’s more, this natural supplement is free from sugars, fats and flavourings that may be found in other food & drinks containing live cultures.
Background Information
The human body is naturally home to both good and bad (pathogenic) bacteria, and keeping a healthy balance is thought to be an important factor in supporting healthy digestion and immunity. However, the body’s intestinal balance of good and bad bacteria is delicate, and can easily be upset by factors such as antibiotics, stress, ageing, and diet.
People with a severe imbalance of good and bad bacteria in intestines may include:
- Those on long term antibiotics
- Those who suffer from conditions such as IBS, or IBD (eg. Crohn’s Disease)
- People with skin conditions such as eczema or acne
OptiBac Probiotics 75 Billion Extra Strength
£42.95
OptiBac ‘For every day MAX’
This premium quality, 75 billion live cultures supplement from OptiBac contains 3 extensively researched strains; L. acidophilus NCFM®, B. lactis HN019 & B. lactis Bl-04.
Each capsule contains more than 16 billion live microorganisms of each strain, including Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, thought to be the most researched strain of acidophilus in the world.
All 3 strains in ‘For every day MAX’ are scientifically proven to reach the gut alive; surviving gut acidity and bile salts. They have also been studied in numerous clinical trials; offering a high quality option to those looking for a high strength natural bacteria product.
Furthermore, this product is vegan, does not require refrigeration and offers a guaranteed 50 billion live cultures per capsule until the end of expiry.
Background Information
Research shows that it’s more important to look at the quality of the bacterial strains, before you look at the number of billions. The best live cultures supplements always list the strains of bacteria, and not just the species, because no strain is the same. Listing a strain shows transparency, and allows you to identify whether there is any research on it, what the quality of that research is and what potential benefits the strain may offer. It’s best to take the product with the most researched, high quality strains, which are most suited to your needs.
Whilst it’s not always necessary to take very high-doses of friendly bacteria, as in some cases a strain can be sufficient at doses of just 1 billion CFU, if you’re going to take a high strength live cultures supplement, then choose one containing some of the most researched strains in the world.
OptiBac Probiotics Everyday 5 Billion
£11.80
OptiBac ‘For every day’
In ‘For every day’ (formerly called ‘For daily wellbeing’), the acidophilus and other bacteria have been selected for their specific, scientifically proven qualities such as their ability to survive to reach the gut alive. ‘For every day’ contains a variety of well-researched and documented strains, which are thought to settle in different parts of the small and large intestine or colon.
Sugar free
With no added sugars, artificial flavourings or colourings, OptiBac ‘For every day’ (formerly known as ‘For daily wellbeing’) provides a good alternative to sugary yoghurts and yoghurt drinks containing live cultures.
More about ‘For every day’
Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11 : These live cultures are amongst the most well-researched and documented species of natural bacteria in the human gut. The specific strains of L. rhamnosus and L. acidophilus from OptiBac have been studied to survive your gastric acidity and bile salts and to reach the intestines without damage.
Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175, Bifidobacterium breve Rosell-70 and Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71 : Colonise primarily in the large intestine (or colon).
Lactococcus lactis Rosell-1058 : This strain from OptiBac is obtained from the kefir culture and is tested in vitro for its antimicrobial properties.
FOS fibres: The non-digestible FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) can act as a food source to stimulate growth of your body’s live cultures, the Bifidobacteria in particular; creating what is known as a ‘bifidogenic’ effect.
