Probiotics

In the probiotics category, we have gathered preparations with live cultures of bacteria, and in some of them also yeast. Here you will find capsules taken once a day, drops in a bottle with a dropper, and gummies. Below we explain the differences between these forms and what to check on the label before choosing one of them.

Capsules, Drops, and Gummies

There are most capsules. The Aura Care variants contain 30 capsules with a serving of one capsule per day, so the package lasts for a month. GutBiome7 by LABIFY has 90 capsules, but the daily serving is 3 capsules, which also equals 30 days of use.

The drop form is represented by Probiotyk Aura Care in a 50 ml bottle with a dropper. The daily serving is 32 drops divided into two doses of 16 drops, and the carrier is MCT oil from coconut. This form allows you to divide the serving freely and does not require swallowing a capsule.

The SOOL gummies with apple cider vinegar combine powdered vinegar with the bacteria culture LactoSpore, which is the strain Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856. The manufacturer declares 1 billion CFU in the daily serving, which is in two gummies, and the gummies are made with pectin instead of gelatin.

Strain, CFU, and Daily Serving

The first thing on the label is the full name of the strain: genus, species, and designation, for example, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRa05. The Aura Care cards provide the designation for each item, so you can compare the strains one by one. GutBiome7 lists the strains only by species names, without designations.

The second thing is the number of CFU, or colony-forming units, and what it refers to. In Ultrabiotyk Forte, 100 billion CFU is contained in one capsule, while in GutBiome7, 129 billion CFU is the daily serving from three capsules. So compare daily servings, not numbers from product names.

The third thing is the number of strains and the distribution of CFU among them. Probiotyk Aura Care with five strains has 32 billion CFU, while the variant with colostrum has 35 billion CFU from ten strains. Ultrabiotyk Forte combines fifteen strains in very uneven amounts, from 15 billion CFU for the most numerous position to 1 billion for the yeast.

Inulin and Other Additives

Most Aura Care capsules contain inulin from chicory. This fiber serves as food for the cultures in the capsule and is also a carrier. Its amount varies between variants: 280 mg in Ultrabiotyk Forte and in the variant with five strains, 150 mg in the variant with sodium butyrate, and 125 mg in the variant with colostrum.

Some formulations add ingredients from outside the culture world: sodium butyrate, bovine colostrum, zinc with biotin, or chlorella. The probiotic with chlorella contains 300 mg per capsule, alongside 30 billion CFU.

Yeasts alongside bacteria include, among others, Aura Care capsules with 10 strains and inulin, which contains the strain Saccharomyces boulardii SB01, the probiotic with chlorella, and drops.

Culture Protection and Storage

Aura Care capsules have a vegetarian coating made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Cultures in many variants are microencapsulated. The manufacturer also declares gluten-free and preservative-free formulations.

Capsules from this line do not require refrigeration; a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight is sufficient. The probiotic in drops is recommended by the manufacturer to be used within 12 months after opening and stored at a temperature up to 25 °C, preferably in the refrigerator. Bacillus coagulans from SOOL gummies is a spore-forming strain that withstands room temperature.

How to Choose a Preparation with Bacterial Cultures

Start with the form. If you do not want to swallow anything, reach for drops or gummies. If you prefer one solid habit, the simplest is a capsule once a day.

Then check how many days the package will last at the serving indicated on the label, and compare CFU in the daily serving. With a plant-based diet, pay attention to the capsule coating and gelling agent. If you avoid lactose, look for such a declaration from the manufacturer, as with Aura Care capsules with 10 strains and inulin.

How to read the ingredient table step by step is described in the text how to read a dietary supplement label. You can find other preparations in the Supplements category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between CFU per capsule and CFU per serving?

CFU per capsule describes one piece, while CFU per serving refers to everything you take in a day. In Aura Care capsules, it is the same number because the serving is one capsule. In GutBiome7, 129 billion CFU refers to three capsules, so compare this number with the daily serving of other preparations.

Does a preparation with bacterial cultures need to be kept in the refrigerator?

It depends on the form. Aura Care capsules only need to be kept in a cool, dry cupboard. The probiotic in drops is recommended by the manufacturer to be used within 12 months after opening and stored at a temperature up to 25 °C, preferably in the refrigerator. The Bacillus coagulans strain in SOOL gummies is spore-forming and withstands room temperature.

When should you take a capsule with bacterial cultures?

According to the recommendation of the manufacturer of the given preparation. Capsules with 10 strains and inulin are taken on an empty stomach, washed down with water, while Ultrabiotyk Forte can be taken on an empty stomach or before sleep. The serving of drops is divided into two doses of 16 drops each. The daily serving is one capsule in Aura Care variants and three capsules in GutBiome7.

Are there preparations without gelatin in the category?

Yes. Aura Care capsules have a vegetarian coating made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and SOOL gummies with apple cider vinegar are gelling with pectin. The manufacturer also declares Aura Care formulations to be gluten-free and preservative-free. However, with a vegan diet, check the entire composition on the product card, as the entire formulation matters, not just the coating.

What is the purpose of inulin in the capsule?

Inulin from chicory is a fiber that serves as food for the cultures and a carrier in the capsule. In Aura Care capsules, its amount is given in milligrams in the ingredient table, alongside the number of CFU, making it easy to compare variants with each other. For example, it is 280 mg in Ultrabiotyk Forte and 125 mg in the variant with colostrum.