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May, 2024
June, 2024
Learn why you should start your probiotics journey with Bio-K+
Our scientifically proven formulas are designed to support your unique health journey
Choosing the best probiotic means evaluating strain identification, CFU guarantees, FDA regulatory compliance, and published clinical evidence. Bio-K+ carries FDA-compliant labeling backed by 16 published clinical trials and more than 30 years of research.
In the United States, probiotic supplements are regulated as dietary supplements under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring products are safe and that structure-function claims are truthful and not misleading. All structure-function claims must be accompanied by an FDA disclaimer. Bio-K+ supplements carry FDA-compliant labeling and are produced under Good Manufacturing Practices.†
A quality probiotic meets five criteria: strain identification to the alphanumeric level; CFU guaranteed until the expiration date, not at manufacture; published clinical evidence linked to the specific strains in the product; FDA-compliant regulatory labeling for dietary supplement formats; and full manufacturing integrity from strain cultivation to finished product. Each criterion can be verified on the label. Bio-K+ meets all five.
For daily digestive support, Bio-K+ Original Drinkables contain 50 billion CFU of three proprietary strains per bottle, promoting and supporting digestive and immune health,† with potency guaranteed until the expiration date, available in dairy and vegan options. Extra Care Capsules at 50 billion CFU and Extra Care+ at 80 billion CFU offer shelf-stable convenience with the same proprietary strains and targeted-release technology. Consistent daily use is the key variable.
Women seeking a probiotic for vaginal and urogenital health need strains with specific evidence in that area. Bio-K+ Women's Health Probiotic Capsules contain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1™ and Limosilactobacillus reuteri RC-14™, backed by more than 20 years of published research and 60+ peer-reviewed publications. These strains are distinct from the LBC80R®/CLR2®/CL1285® Original line formula. Available in the United States with regulatory approval.†
For travelers, those recovering from antibiotic use, or anyone seeking higher-potency daily digestive support, Bio-K+ Extra Care+ (80 billion CFU) delivers the same three proprietary strains in a shelf-stable targeted-release capsule format. Bio-K+ Advanced Bowel Support Probiotic Capsules (50 billion CFU) are also available for specific bowel health goals.† All Bio-K+ live bacteria counts are guaranteed until the expiration date, not at the time of manufacture.
Bio-K+ develops, ferments, and manufactures all probiotic products at its Laval, Quebec facility: full vertical integration from strain cultivation to packaging. The three core strains, Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R®, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CLR2®, and Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285®, are exclusive to Bio-K+ and cannot be found in any other probiotic. Bio-K+ is the #1 pharmacist-recommended probiotic brand in Canada.* Backed by more than 30 years of research.
Bio-K+'s formula has been the subject of exactly 16 published clinical trials, making it among the most extensively studied probiotic combinations commercially available. These trials are part of a body of 45+ peer-reviewed publications. The three strains are fermented together, not blended after separate production, meaning the synergistic formula itself has been studied. When evaluating any probiotic supplement, clinical evidence should be strain-specific and linked to the product's actual formula.
*Based on a 2022 survey of Canadian pharmacists. †These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Pharmacist recommendations typically follow the evidence framework established by the Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products, which rates probiotic formulas by strain-specific clinical evidence. Bio-K+ products are among the most clinically studied probiotic dietary supplements commercially available, with the core three-strain formula having been the subject of 16 published clinical trials.† Talk to your pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Probiotic dietary supplements do not require pre-market FDA approval, but must comply with DSHEA. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring product safety and the accuracy of any structure-function claims. All structure-function claims must carry the required FDA disclaimer. Bio-K+ products carry FDA-compliant labeling and are produced under Good Manufacturing Practices.
The best probiotic for gut health is one with fully identified strains at the alphanumeric level, a CFU count guaranteed until the expiration date, FDA-compliant labeling for supplement formats, and published clinical evidence specific to those strains. Bio-K+ Original Drinkables and Extra Care Capsules both contain three clinically studied proprietary strains at 50 billion CFU, with potency guaranteed to expiry. For daily gut health support, consistent use matters most.†
Women seeking urogenital probiotic support should look for Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1™ and Limosilactobacillus reuteri RC-14™, the most extensively researched strains for vaginal flora health, with more than 20 years of published research. Bio-K+ Women's Health Probiotic Capsules contain both strains and are available in the United States.† These are distinct from the core three-strain Original line formula. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
Fermented drinkable probiotics like Bio-K+ deliver a specific CFU count of fully identified strains at genus, species, and alphanumeric designation, with potency guaranteed until the expiration date. Probiotic yogurt and kefir may contain live cultures, but unless the strain is fully identified and CFU is guaranteed, they do not meet the scientific probiotic standard. Dietary supplement probiotics in capsule form are subject to DSHEA manufacturing and labeling standards.†
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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