High Strength Lactobacillus Acidophilus 5bn CFU/Serving - 120 Tablets - Easy to Swallow and Vegan - Made in UK by NutriZing

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For a daily probiotic supplement that won’t cost the earth, we love Holland & Barrett’s budget-friendly offering. The tablets are strawberry-flavoured and chewable, making them ideal for those with difficulty swallowing capsules; the delicious taste means you’re less likely to forget to take them, too. Key features – Active ingredients: 38 strains of live bacteria, including Bifidobacterium lactis BL818, Lactobacillus acidophilus (SD-5212), Lactobacillus reuteri (SD-1357) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (SD-5217); Type: Capsules; Size: 30 capsules, 1 per day Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are of benefit to your digestive system. Found naturally in fermented foods such as yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, miso, kimchi, sourdough bread and some cheese, they can also be taken in supplement form. Key features – Active ingredients: Probiotic blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus and three strains of Bifido Bifidum); Type: Capsules; Size: 20 capsules, 2 when needed Key features – Active ingredients: Lactobacillus plantarum; Bifidobacterium bifidum; Type: Coconut milk drink; Size: 125ml bottle

This easily digested protein supplement with the addition of probiotics is a great option for anyone wanting to up their protein intake while also helping their digestive health. The formula is extra creamy, even when mixed with water, and tastes delicious. Throughout a woman’s life, fluctuations in hormones are expected, either as a result of menopause, the use of hormone replacement therapy or the oral contraceptive pill,” says Burton. “These fluctuations in hormones may initiate changes in the gut microbiota, which is thought to influence hormonal and microbial changes in other body systems, such as the urogenital system. This can be an issue for some women since dysbiosis (an imbalance of microbes) of the gut has been attributed to bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush) and urinary tract infections.” Probiotics can also help you digest fibre and produce acid compounds to keep gut lining healthy. What can probiotics be used for? Research indicates that supplementing with live bacteria may improve bone health and density, improve stress resilience, help to regulate metabolism and weight, protect heart health and support immunity,” says Andrea Burton, technical advisor at Bio-Kult. It’s even thought that probiotics can help boost your mood; it’s estimated that 90% of serotonin, the so-called “happy hormone”, is made in your digestive tract.We’ve found Yakult to be something of an acquired taste, but it’s undoubtedly a hit for those with a sweet tooth. The sugar-free version, Yakult Light, has 67% less sugar than Yakult Original and is easily identifiable by its blue foil label instead of red. Rather wonderfully, Yakult refuses to change the size of its bottles from the tiny 65ml variety, so you always know what you’re getting. National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Irritable bowel syndrome in adults. Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome in primary care. 2017; CG61.

Probiotic foods and supplements can be pricey, and it's hard to cut through the clever marketing and know what's worth buying, and what's best left on the shelf. It might be that you don’t need a probiotic supplement. However, with busy lives often resulting in poor diet, or certain medications – antibiotics, for example, which can kill healthy bacteria during use – impacting the gut, supplementation could boost the good bugs in your digestive tract to promote overall well-being. Prioritising gut health and ensuring our microbiome (the collection of good bacteria in your gut) is thriving is a concept that’s at the forefront of the health industry currently. And unlike the infamous fad diets of the past (lemonade diet, anyone?), eating with your gut health in mind has been proven to benefit overall health and wellbeing.

Benefits of acidophilus

Parkes GC, Sanderson JD, Whelan K. The mechanisms and efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea. Lancet Infect Dis. 2009;9:237-44. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you and your digestive system. While a healthy, diverse diet full of fresh and whole foods should take centre stage, probiotic supplements can help to further restore balance in your gut. Whether taken in the form of fermented drinks such as kefir and kombucha, or daily yoghurt shots with live cultures added, the idea is roughly the same: delivering specific ‘good’ bacteria cultures that are thought to have various health benefits. Although considered a probiotic, Saccharomyces isn’t a type of bacteria – it’s actually a kind of yeast, and is most commonly known for treating and preventing diarrhea. Other names might be Saccharomyces boulardii or S. boulardii. Key details – Active ingredients: Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum; Type: Water-based; Size: 500ml bottle