Optibac Probiotics Bifido & Fibre - Vegan Digestive Probiotic Supplement with FOS Fibre to Maintain Regularity & 25 Billion Bacterial Cultures - 30 Sachets

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Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. View abstract. Wang YH, Huang Y. Effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum supplementation to standard triple therapy on Helicobacter pylori eradication and dynamic changes in intestinal flora. World J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2014;30(3):847-53. View abstract. Research so far suggests use is safe for most children and adults with normal, healthy immune systems minus a few potential side effects. Research has documented several reported cases of severe infection due to probiotic consumption. However, these people had weakened immune systems.Sheil B. et al (2007), ‘Probiotic effects on inflammatory bowel disease’, J Nutrition,137(3 Suppl 2):819S-24S. As some properties & benefits of probiotics may be strain-specific, this database provides even more detailed information at strain level. Read more about the strains that we have included from this genus below.