Probiotic Complex Advanced is a multi-strain probiotic with 12 bacterial strains from the genera Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Lactococcus and Streptococcus. Instead of relying on a single strain, the complex combines bacteria found in different fermented foods and declares the count for each one. A daily serving of two capsules provides around 20 billion CFU in total.
Which 12 strains are in this multi-strain probiotic?
Per daily serving (2 capsules):
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG: 5 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus acidophilus: 2.625 billion CFU
- Lactococcus lactis: 1.925 billion CFU
- Streptococcus thermophilus: 1.9 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium lactis: 1.5 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus gasseri: 1.5 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus plantarum: 1.5 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus casei: 1.125 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus reuteri: 1.05 billion CFU
- Ligilactobacillus salivarius: 1.05 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium bifidum: 0.4 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium breve: 0.4 billion CFU
The largest share is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, one of the most extensively researched bacterial strains of all.
What does CFU mean?
CFU stands for colony-forming units. The figure shows how many bacteria capable of multiplying are contained in a serving. Because CFU is the standard unit for bacterial cultures, products can be compared directly on this basis. We state it not only as a total but for each of the 12 strains individually.
Lactic acid bacteria in traditional diets
Fermentation is one of the oldest ways of preserving food. Sauerkraut, kefir, yoghurt, raw-milk cheese and pickled vegetables owe their flavour and shelf life to lactic acid bacteria. In traditional diets such foods were on the table every day. Our capsules continue this tradition and bring together bacteria from very different fermentations in one product.
Storage and shelf life
Live bacterial cultures are sensitive to heat and moisture. Keep the capsules dry, closed and at a maximum of 25 °C. You don’t need a fridge – because of the humidity it is actually unfavourable.
Composition and quality
Besides the 12 bacterial strains, each capsule contains acacia fibre as a carrier and magnesium stearate so that the powder can be filled evenly. The capsule shell is made of beef gelatine. The product contains no other ingredients such as flavourings, sweeteners or colourings.
Who are these probiotic capsules for?
These probiotic capsules are meant for anyone who wants to include lactic acid bacteria in their everyday life in a simple form, for example because fermented foods rarely feature on their menu. If transparency matters to you, you can see the exact count for every strain. As the capsule shell is made of beef gelatine, the product is not vegetarian or vegan.