Probiotics Supplements
Probiotics Explained: Boost Your Gut Health
Did you know that diet, environment, stress, medication use, and genetics all affect the quality of our gut microbiome? Indeed, the microbiome refers to the collective community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that live in and on the human body. Read more >-
Naturopathic Labs Saccharomyces Boulardii provides 10 Billion CFU of heat stable Saccharomyces Boulardii in each delayed release veggie capsule. Saccharomyces Boulardii (S. Boulardii) is a probiotic yeast that survives stomach acid and colonizes the intestinal tract. It promotes the health of the intestinal tract, helps to encourage a ...Naturopathic Labs Saccharomyces Boulardii provides 10 Billion CFU of heat stable Saccharomyces Boulardii in each delayed release veggie capsule. Saccharomyces Boulardii (S. Boulardii) is a probiotic yeast that survives stomach acid and colonizes the intestinal tract. It promotes the health of the intestinal tract, helps to encourage a healthy gut flora balance, and supports a balanced inflammatory response. Saccharomyces boulardii has also been shown to help reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Naturopathic Labs Saccharomyces Boulardii is recommended for those looking for support for Crohn's Disease, IBS, and Ulcerative Colitis. [VCAPS]+ Earn 14 Reward Points
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Naturopathic Labs Saccharomyces Boulardii provides 10 Billion CFU of heat stable Saccharomyces Boulardii in each delayed release veggie capsule. Saccharomyces Boulardii (S. Boulardii) is a probiotic yeast that survives stomach acid and colonizes the intestinal tract. It promotes the health of the intestinal tract, helps to encourage a ...Naturopathic Labs Saccharomyces Boulardii provides 10 Billion CFU of heat stable Saccharomyces Boulardii in each delayed release veggie capsule. Saccharomyces Boulardii (S. Boulardii) is a probiotic yeast that survives stomach acid and colonizes the intestinal tract. It promotes the health of the intestinal tract, helps to encourage a healthy gut flora balance, and supports a balanced inflammatory response. Saccharomyces boulardii has also been shown to help reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Naturopathic Labs Saccharomyces Boulardii is recommended for those looking for support for Crohn's Disease, IBS, and Ulcerative Colitis. [VCAPS]+ Earn 34 Reward Points
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ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS DOUBLE STRENGTH PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This double strength probiotic from Natural Factors contains a 10 billion active cell blend. Including L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid. This therapeutic blend is ideal for digestive disord...ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS DOUBLE STRENGTH PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This double strength probiotic from Natural Factors contains a 10 billion active cell blend. Including L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid. This therapeutic blend is ideal for digestive disorders, yeast overgrowth, traveller's diarrhea and post-antibiotic therapy. [CAPSULE]+ Earn 10 Reward Points
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ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS DOUBLE STRENGTH PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This double strength probiotic from Natural Factors contains a 10 billion active cell blend. Including L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid. This therapeutic blend is ideal for digestive disord...ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS DOUBLE STRENGTH PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This double strength probiotic from Natural Factors contains a 10 billion active cell blend. Including L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid. This therapeutic blend is ideal for digestive disorders, yeast overgrowth, traveller's diarrhea and post-antibiotic therapy. LARGER, MONEY SAVING 180 CAP BOTTLE! [CAPSULE]+ Earn 26 Reward Points
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ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This probiotic formula from Natural Factors contains a 5 billion active cell blend. Including L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid. This therapeutic blend is ideal for digestive disorders, yeast overgrowth, tr...ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This probiotic formula from Natural Factors contains a 5 billion active cell blend. Including L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid. This therapeutic blend is ideal for digestive disorders, yeast overgrowth, traveler's diarrhea and post-antibiotic therapy. [CAPSULE]+ Earn 9 Reward Points
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ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This probiotic formula from Natural Factors contains a 5 billion active cell blend. This therapeutic blend of L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid, is ideal for digestive disorders, yeast overgrowth, traveler'...ACIDOPHILUS & BIFIDUS PROBIOTIC FROM NATURAL FACTORS. This probiotic formula from Natural Factors contains a 5 billion active cell blend. This therapeutic blend of L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum in a natural base of powdered goat milk, pectin and ascorbic acid, is ideal for digestive disorders, yeast overgrowth, traveler's diarrhea and post-antibiotic therapy. LARGER 180 CAPSULE SIZE, MONEY SAVING BOTTLE! [CAPSULE]+ Earn 18 Reward Points
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MODERATE FEELS OF ANXIETY WITH CALMBIOTIC Natural Factors CalmBiotic features Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175, two probiotic strains that have been shown to help reduce symptoms of stress and enhance mood. CalmBiotic has been shown to help alleviate stress-related gastrointestinal complications like na...MODERATE FEELS OF ANXIETY WITH CALMBIOTIC Natural Factors CalmBiotic features Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175, two probiotic strains that have been shown to help reduce symptoms of stress and enhance mood. CalmBiotic has been shown to help alleviate stress-related gastrointestinal complications like nausea and abdominal pain. As an added bonus CalmBiotic does not require refrigeration making it a convenient, one-a-day capsule that helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome! [VEGETABLE CAPSULE]+ Earn 21 Reward Points
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BIG FRIENDS MULTI PROBIOTIC 7 STRAIN FORMULA 3 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS PER TEASPOON. Formulated specifically for children, Natural Factors' acidophilus powder is an ideal supplement for daily intestinal health, or for when your kids are on antibiotics. Containing four active strains of Lactobacillus to support the small intestines, and t...BIG FRIENDS MULTI PROBIOTIC 7 STRAIN FORMULA 3 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS PER TEASPOON. Formulated specifically for children, Natural Factors' acidophilus powder is an ideal supplement for daily intestinal health, or for when your kids are on antibiotics. Containing four active strains of Lactobacillus to support the small intestines, and three actives strains of Bifidobacterium to support the large intestines. Children's Multi Probiotic is in convenient powder form and provides B. infantis which is a strain of probiotics that is especially helpful for children. Easily mixes with juice or yogurt. [POWDER]+ Earn 21 Reward Points
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55 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS! Natural Factors Critical Care Probiotic is a 9-strain formula that includes five strains of Bifidobacteria and four strains of Lactobacilli, providing powerful support for gastrointestinal and immune system health. This multistrain formula can quickly restore the diversity of microflora after antibiotic use. ...55 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS! Natural Factors Critical Care Probiotic is a 9-strain formula that includes five strains of Bifidobacteria and four strains of Lactobacilli, providing powerful support for gastrointestinal and immune system health. This multistrain formula can quickly restore the diversity of microflora after antibiotic use. Natural Factors has carefully selected each strain in this formulation for its natural resistance to gastric acid, allowing the probiotics to reach the intestines at full potency. Critical Care Probiotic 55 Billion Active Cells has a guaranteed potency of 95 billion active cells per capsule at manufacture and at least 55 billion at expiry. [VCAPS]+ Earn 61 Reward Points
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100 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS! Natural Factors Critical Care Probiotic is a 9-strain formula that includes five strains of Bifidobacteria and four strains of Lactobacilli, providing powerful support for gastrointestinal and immune system health. This multistrain formula can quickly restore the diversity of microflora after antibiotic use. ...100 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS! Natural Factors Critical Care Probiotic is a 9-strain formula that includes five strains of Bifidobacteria and four strains of Lactobacilli, providing powerful support for gastrointestinal and immune system health. This multistrain formula can quickly restore the diversity of microflora after antibiotic use. Natural Factors has carefully selected each strain in this formulation for its natural resistance to gastric acid, allowing the probiotics to reach the intestines at full potency. Critical Care Probiotic 100 Billion Active Cells has a guaranteed potency of 180 billion active cells per capsule at manufacture and at least 100 billion at expiry. [VCAPS]+ Earn 52 Reward Points
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FIND RELIEF FROM IBS SYMPTOMS WITH RELIEFBIOTIC Natural Factors IBS Relief Biotic is a multi-strain formula containing 7 billion colony forming units (cfu) of probiotics, including Lactobacillus, Bacillus, and Enterococcus strains in every capsule. IBS Relief Biotic has been shown to help alleviate symptoms associated with Irritable ...FIND RELIEF FROM IBS SYMPTOMS WITH RELIEFBIOTIC Natural Factors IBS Relief Biotic is a multi-strain formula containing 7 billion colony forming units (cfu) of probiotics, including Lactobacillus, Bacillus, and Enterococcus strains in every capsule. IBS Relief Biotic has been shown to help alleviate symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children older than 12 years of age. As an added bonus IBS Relief Biotic does not require refrigeration! [VEGETABLE CAPSULE]+ Earn 21 Reward Points
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SENIOR'S MULTI PROBIOTIC 8 STRAIN FORMULA 35 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS PER CAPSULE. Formulated specifically for those 65+, Natural Factors' Senior's Multi Probiotic is an ideal supplement for daily intestinal health, providing live microorganisms that temporarily modify gut flora. Containing four active strains of Lactobacillus to support ...SENIOR'S MULTI PROBIOTIC 8 STRAIN FORMULA 35 BILLION ACTIVE CELLS PER CAPSULE. Formulated specifically for those 65+, Natural Factors' Senior's Multi Probiotic is an ideal supplement for daily intestinal health, providing live microorganisms that temporarily modify gut flora. Containing four active strains of Lactobacillus to support the small intestines, and 4 actives strains of Bifidobacterium to support the large intestines. Senior's Multi Probiotic is in convenient vegetarian capsule form that is easy to swallow. [VCAPS]+ Earn 25 Reward Points
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SUPPORT DIGESTIVE HEALTH ON THE GO! Natural Factors TravelBiotic is a high-potency probiotic, with 10 billion cfu (colony forming units) of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 per capsule. Bifidobacterium longum is one of the most researched and effective probiotics. TravelBiotic does not require refrigeration, making it ideal for supporting...SUPPORT DIGESTIVE HEALTH ON THE GO! Natural Factors TravelBiotic is a high-potency probiotic, with 10 billion cfu (colony forming units) of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 per capsule. Bifidobacterium longum is one of the most researched and effective probiotics. TravelBiotic does not require refrigeration, making it ideal for supporting digestive health while travelling, taking antibiotics, or to replenish healthy gut flora daily. [VEGETABLE CAPSULE]+ Earn 27 Reward Points
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Natural Factors Whole Earth & Sea Fermented Whole Food Probiotic has been formulated to provide 10 billion active cells from 10 strains of beneficial bacteria per capsule at expiry. Made through natural fermentation processes with an fermented prebiotic blend of organic, non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and herbs, this vegan-friendly, one-p...Natural Factors Whole Earth & Sea Fermented Whole Food Probiotic has been formulated to provide 10 billion active cells from 10 strains of beneficial bacteria per capsule at expiry. Made through natural fermentation processes with an fermented prebiotic blend of organic, non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and herbs, this vegan-friendly, one-per-day formula helps support gastrointestinal health and digestion, and promotes favourable gut flora. [VCAPS]+ Earn 29 Reward Points
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Probiox 6 Daily by Adrien Gagnon is a probiotic formula for daily usage that provides 6 billion probiotics that help contribute to a healthy intestinal flora. Helps support gastro-intestinal health while also working to reinforce natural defenses. Much like the name implies, Lactobacilli form a major part of the lactic acid bacteria gr...Probiox 6 Daily by Adrien Gagnon is a probiotic formula for daily usage that provides 6 billion probiotics that help contribute to a healthy intestinal flora. Helps support gastro-intestinal health while also working to reinforce natural defenses. Much like the name implies, Lactobacilli form a major part of the lactic acid bacteria group. This means that they help to break down lactose (milk sugar) into sub-units that our intestinal tract can absorb. Like many other probiotics, Lactobacilli are commonly used to prevent and treat gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhea, including infectious cases like Traveller's Diarrhea, and those caused by antibiotic use. Interestingly, Lactobacillus has also been found to help increase the speed of recovery in viral cases of diarrhea as well, particularly in children infected with rotavirus. [VCAPS]+ Earn 17 Reward Points
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The Role of Probiotics in Digestive Wellness
Did you know that diet, environment, stress, medication use, and genetics all affect the quality of our gut microbiome? Indeed, the microbiome refers to the collective community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that live in and on the human body. These microorganisms inhabit different parts of the body, such as the skin, mouth, gut, and reproductive organs. Probiotics are critical to the health and diversity of our gut microbiome.
Our microbiome is incredibly diverse and complex, comprising trillions of microorganisms and thousands of species. The human microbiome is crucial to maintaining our health and performing various functions. It interacts with our body's immune, digestive, and metabolic systems and helps synthesize specific vitamins and nutrients. It also aids in developing the immune system, protects against pathogens, and assists in the digestion of certain foods that our body cannot break down on its own. The largest and most diverse population of microbes exists in the gastrointestinal tract, primarily in the colon.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as “living bacteria that are beneficial to the host's health when consumed in adequate amounts.” They are also often called "good” or “friendly” bacteria because they help maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms in our digestive tract and provide several critical health benefits.
Unlocking Probiotics’ Digestive Benefits
Probiotics work by colonizing the gastrointestinal tract and interacting with the existing bacteria in our gut. They help support digestion and also offer numerous other health benefits, including:
Enhancing Gut Health – Probiotics promote a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut. They can help restore the natural balance of microorganisms that may be disrupted by factors such as antibiotics, poor diet, or stress. This balance is crucial for optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Alleviating Diarrhea – Certain strains of probiotics, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Saccharomyces boulardii, have been shown to reduce the duration and severity of infectious diarrhea and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. They can help restore intestinal barrier function.
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Probiotics can heal and alleviate symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. Some probiotic strains, particularly Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species, have shown promise in relieving IBS symptoms and improving bowel function.
Preventing and Treating Antibiotic-Associated GI Issues – Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria and disrupt the beneficial bacteria in the gut, leading to issues like antibiotic-associated diarrhea or C. difficile infections. Taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can help maintain a healthier gut microbiota and reduce the risk of such complications.
Managing Digestive Disorders – Probiotics can help manage all sorts of digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and gastroenteritis.
Enhancing Immune Function – A healthy gut promotes optimal immune function helps modulate immune responses, reduces inflammation, and enhances the body's defences against harmful pathogens.
Choosing the Right Probiotic Supplement for You
Various probiotic supplements are available, each containing different strains and/or combinations of bacteria. Some of the most common include:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Saccharomyces boulardii
- Streptococcus thermophilus
- Multi-strain probiotics
It’s important to note that while probiotic strains are not inherently organ-specific, certain strains have a decided preference for or exhibit significantly more robust benefits in specific organs or body systems. This is why selecting a probiotic supplement best matches your health status, and needs is essential.
Enhance Your Health with Probiotics: Closing Insights
Probiotics are generally considered safe for most people and do not have any contraindications to speak of. However, certain individuals, such as those with weakened immune systems or serious underlying health conditions, should consult with a healthcare practitioner before starting supplementation.
Always follow the specific dosing instructions on the product you select. Some probiotics may have specific guidelines, such as taking them on an empty stomach or with a particular type of food for optimal efficacy.
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