The capsule is the point, not the CFU number. Probiotic sits inside an inner capsule, prebiotic fibre in the outer one, so they release at different stages. Both ingredients are named and patented rather than hidden in a blend.
Start here if you have never taken one. Optibac publishes full strain codes, which is what lets you check a strain against published trials. "Lactobacillus blend" tells you nothing.
10 strains with chicory inulin and methylcobalamin B12
CFU30 Billion
Strains10
B12Methyl
Made inUK
Worth it mainly if you already buy a separate B12 — it uses methylcobalamin rather than the cheaper cyanocobalamin. If you do not need B12 you are paying for an ingredient you will not use.
"Lactobacillus acidophilus" is a species — thousands of strains share it. La-14® or Rosell-52 is a specific organism you can search against trials.
A dose that matches the research.
CFU counts are marketing unless the number matches what a study actually used. Higher isn't better; matching is.
Whether it needs a fridge.
A product that needs refrigeration and sat in a warm van is a dead product. Shelf-stable formulations avoid the question.
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