Adults as a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily, preferably in the morning. No refrigeration is needed once you open the bottle.

For probiotics to survive the digestive tract, they must be bile- and acid resistant. We carefully test the strains of bacteria used in our formulas for those qualities. Studies show they do a remarkable job of resisting stomach acid and intestinal bile. Some strains even showed an over 90% tolerance rate for both.

With all of our Complete Probiotics formulas, you’re assured of abundant quantities of 10 different high-quality strains of beneficial bacteria. While fermented vegetables can provide large numbers of probiotics, you may not get the same variety of strains.

Traditionally, people used yogurt as a source of probiotics because it was raw and unpasteurized. Most commercially-produced yogurts today, even organic ones, are not raw and loaded with sugars, artificial sweeteners, fillers and more, making them much less beneficial to your health. Plus, pasteurization kills or sterilizes the majority of the bacteria in these products, which eliminates most of the probiotic benefits.

Women have special needs that extend beyond a healthy gut. They also require effective probiotic support for their immune and vaginal health.

This product was not formulated specifically for pregnant or nursing women. We always recommend consulting with your health care provider before taking a new dietary supplement.

The Stoplight System is a product-labeling program is designed to help you make informed decisions when considering your gut health. While not every product is formulated specifically for gut support, the labels – Green, Yellow or Red – provide a clear guide on how a product might impact digestion. By using this simple color-coded system, you’ll be able to determine which products best fit your personal gut health journey, making it easier to align choices with your individual wellness goals. For more information, visit Dr. Mercola's Gut Guide.