FAQ
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Most Commonly Asked BioGaia Probiotics Questions
We’re backed by 30+ years of probiotic research. Our L. reuteri probiotic products are among the most scientifically well-documented probiotics in the world, with safety and efficacy demonstrated in over 250 clinical trials involving over 20,000 individuals.*
Yes, taking BioGaia Probiotics daily is recommended and can help you maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which is important for digestion, immune function, and overall health.*
It’s completely safe and effective to take our probiotics with or without food.*
Yes, it’s safe to take BioGaia Probiotics with other medications. However, it’s always best to consult your doctor before starting any new supplement.
The recommended daily dose is the same for all people, no matter the age or weight.
Yes, BioGaia probiotics are completely safe to use during pregnancy and throughout breastfeeding. In fact, we have a prenatal probiotic called Protectis MUM and a postnatal probiotic for breastfeeding comfort called Elactia MUM.*
Yes, it’s safe to take multiple probiotics at the same time.
BioGaia Baby & Kids Probiotic Questions
BioGaia Baby Drops are safe to take from the 1st day of life in full term infants.
We recommend giving our probiotic drops by spoon. First, shake well for 10 seconds to mix the probiotic. To dispense the drops, tilt the bottle and gently push 5 drops into a spoon. Do this once-daily. Note: Don’t add baby drops to hot drinks, formula, milk, or food as this may reduce the efficacy of the dosage. Also, do not give directly from the tube into the mouth.
BioGaia KIDS Chewables are safe for any child that can chew properly on their own. Typically, it’s a preschooler around 3 years old.
The brownish dots come from an antioxidant that helps increase the stability of the Chewables. Over time this antioxidant will oxidize and the “dots” darken in color. These “dots” are a normal part of the formula and the product is still safe to use.
BioGaia Safety & Storage Questions
Yes, BioGaia Probiotics are free from common allergens such as milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. All of our products except for Osfortis are also free from gluten.
All BioGaia products should be stored in a dry location that’s consistently around room temperature. Do not store in extreme heat or extreme cold. Also, make sure to use Baby Drops within 3 months of opening, the Prodentis drops within 2 months of opening, and the Osfortis within 1 month of opening.
The desiccant device’s purpose is to prolong the life of the product. While it’s not meant to be consumed, it is approved for use in direct contact with food and is harmless if ingested.
General Probiotics Questions
Just like different antibiotics are used to treat specific types of infection, different probiotic strains should be used for specific symptoms. For instance, the L. reuteri DSM 17938 strain improves symptoms in colicky babies where L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 improves bone health.*
Not necessarily. The effectiveness of a product depends on the strain or strains a product contains, and the clinically studied dosage. The most important step to determining the efficacy of a probiotic is through the evaluation of clinical data.*
Before you take the probiotic, the bacteria are in a frozen, dormant state. However, once they come in contact with saliva, they’ll become metabolically active and will be able to colonize your GI tract once they reach it.*
Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, provide a health benefit on the host.*
Prebiotics are non-digestible food components that promote the growth and activity of beneficial microorganisms in the gut. Essentially, they serve as food for probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, provide a health benefit on the host.*