Optibac Probiotics Every Day MAX is a premium probioitic supplement to complement your natural gut bacteria that contains a guaranteed maximum of 75 billion live cultures of the highest quality, extensively researched friendly bacteria. A premium digestive supplement to complement your natural gut bacteria. Great for anyone wanting a top quality, maximum strength good bacteria supplement for everyday use. Providing premium daily support to complement your natural gut bacteria.
Optibac Probiotics Everyday MAX is a premium, high-strength, high-quality friendly bacteria supplement. Providing a guaranteed 75 billion live microorganisms, this advanced formula contains some of the world’s most researched strains, including Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, thought to be the most well-researched strain of acidophilus worldwide. This every-day supplement also contains Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 and Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04, which have both been extensively studied in numerous clinical trials. All three strains have been scientifically proven to pass through stomach acidity and reach the gut alive.
Recommended for daily use, this product provides live bacteria suited to both the small intestine (Lactobacillus species) and large intestine (Bifidobacterium species) and has been formulated to complement the flora naturally present in your gut.
Optibac Every Day MAX Benefits:
- A premium, maximum-strength, multi-strain daily friendly bacteria supplement
- Optibac Probiotics for every day uses only the highest quality friendly bacteria strains, all tested to ensure potency at the end of their shelf life.
- Formulated especially to complement the natural gut bacteria.
- Easy to take on the go, Optibac Every Day MAX does not require refrigeration prior to opening.
- It is recommended to refrigerate these probiotic capsules after opening, keeping the lid screwed tightly shut, and ensuring the desiccant sachet remains in the jar.
- Free from artificial flavours, colours, and preservatives
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
- Suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Free from yeast, GMO, gluten, and soy
- No chemicals or parabens
- No dairy
Directions: Take one Every Day MAX capsule daily, preferably with breakfast. Intake can be increased to 2 capsules a day if desired, or professionally directed. Can be used on an ongoing basis. Suitable from 4 years onwards. For those unable to swallow capsules, open them and mix contents with cold drink or food. For best results, do not remove desiccant sachet from the glass jar and close lid firmly after each use. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and out of direct sunlight. For maximum potency, can be refrigerated after opening. Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. This is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and varied diet.
Live cultures are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions, e.g., those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, are infants with short bowel syndrome, or are patients with open wounds following major surgery, unless under a doctor's care. Keep out of reach of children.
Gut health supplements are not intended to prevent, treat, or diagnose any medical conditions. If taking probiotic supplements for gut health, note that these should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are taking any medications or have a serious medical condition, consult a doctor before use. Optibac supplements will not cause dependency and may be used on an ongoing basis.
For best results, do not remove the desiccant sachet from the glass jar and close the lid firmly after each use. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and out of direct sunlight. For maximum potency, it should be refrigerated after opening.
Live cultures: Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04®, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019; vegetarian capsule: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; stabiliser: microcrystalline cellulose; anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide. Each capsule guarantees 75 billion live cultures.
Do I need a max strength friendly bacteria supplement?
A max strength friendly bacteria supplement typically contains at least 50 billion live cultures. It's not always necessary to take max strength supplements, as in some cases a strain maybe sufficient at doses of just 1 billion live cultures(1)! But some people find they do better when taking max strength supplement. If this is the case, still look at the strains before looking at the number of billions (high-quality supplements always list the strains not just the species). It's best to take high-quality strains which have been researched for your individual needs. Optibac Every Day MAX contains 75 billion live cultures of the highest quality, extensively researched friendly bacteria, including one of the world’s most researched strains, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®.
How long should you take live cultures for?
Many people like to take specific friendly bacteria strains at certain times, for example during pregnancy, with and after antibiotics, or during the winter flu season. However, many people feel better when taking max strength live cultures every day, to complement their natural gut bacteria. Research (2,3) suggests that ongoing daily use is fine, with no risk of dependency.
Is it OK to take friendly bacteria every day?
Yes, it is safe and generally advisable to take a daily live cultures supplement. Good bacteria only colonise in the gut for a few weeks and research (2,3,4) suggests that a regular intake of friendly bacteria digestive supplements helps to complement the gut microbiome.
Should you take friendly bacteria on a full or empty stomach?
Many people are unsure what time they should take friendly bacteria supplements, or if they should take live cultures with or without food, especially when taking max strength supplements. In general, it’s best to take your friendly bacteria at breakfast time, as this is when stomach acidity is closer to neutral. Taking live cultures with food further helps to buffer the acid and help the live cultures into the gut. If you miss breakfast, just take with another meal or snack.
References
- Eskesen et al. (2015) Effect of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, BB-12®, on defecation frequency in healthy subjects with low defecation frequency and abdominal discomfort: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial. Br J Nutr; 114, 10: 1638-46.
- Mimura, T. et al. (2004). 'Once daily high dose probiotic therapy (VSL#3) for maintaining remission in recurrent or refractory pouchitis'. Gut, 53(1): 108-114.
- Morelli L et al., 2004. 'Utilisation of the intestinal tract as a delivery system for urogenital probiotics'. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology; 38(6): 107-110
- Jacobsen et al., 1999. 'Screening of probiotic activities of 47 strains of Lactobacillus spp. by in vitro techniques and evaluation of the colonisation ability of 5 selected strains in humans'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology; 65 (11): 4949-4956
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