Since starting to take Bio-K+®, I must say that I have seen a great improvement in all aspects of my digestive system (a decrease in bloating and cramps, and discomfort reduced by 95%). Bravo to Bio-K+ for having developed this product and making it so easy to obtain.
About Bio-K+® Capsules
Bio-K+® Regular, Strong and Extra Strength capsules are a convenient, travel-friendly way to obtain the benefits of the unique Bio-K+ CL1285® probiotic formulation. As with our fresh bottled products Bio-K+® capsules contain L. acidophilus CL1285® and L. casei LBC80R®, and confer the same benefits for your digestive health. They are available in three formats: Regular Strength, each capsule containing 12.5 billion live bacteria, Strong, each capsule containing 25 billion live bacteria and Extra Strength, with 50 billion live bacteria. The quantity of probiotic bacteria in each capsule is a guaranteed minimum not simply at the time of manufacturing but through to the indicated expiry date.
Bio-K+ Regular, Strong and Extra-Strength capsules are made by freeze-drying the L. acidophilus CL1285® and L. casei LBC80R® probiotic strains and then protecting them with an enteric coating. Consumers should bear in mind that probiotics in powdered form do not endure stomach acids and bile salts. They must be encapsulated within an enteric coating that dissolves when the capsule reaches the small intestine and the colon where the pH level is basic rather than acidic1,2.
Regular Strength Bio-K+® capsules with 12.5 billion probiotic bacteria, Strong Bio-K+® with 25 billion probiotic bacteria and Extra Strength Bio-K+® with 50 Billion live bacteria are available in bottles of fifteen capsules. Both are suitable for children and adults, and can be used by children over 12 months and seniors provided they are able to swallow a capsule. Regular, Strong and Extra Strength Bio-K+® capsules are a convenient probiotic choice for travellers. As with all Bio-K+® products, all Regular, Strong and Extra Strength Bio-K+® capsules are gluten-free and contain no GMO’s, pesticides, hormones, antibiotic residues, or heavy metals.
- 1. Kurtmann et al. Browning of freeze-dried probiotic bacteria cultures in relation to loss of viability during storage. J Agric Food Chem. 2009. 57:6736-6741.
- 2. Ding WK and NP Shah. Effect of various encapsulating materials on the stability of probiotic bacteria. J Food Sci. 2009. 74:M100-M107.