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Vegan Probiotics

Aliness offers a selection of best vegan Probiotics specially formulated to provide targeted support for various health needs. 

Frequently asked questions

When should I take a live culture supplement?

Follow the label. Many people take theirs at the same time each day, with or just before a meal.

What does CFU mean?

CFU stands for colony-forming units, the number of live bacteria per serving. Check whether the label gives the count at manufacture or at the end of shelf life.

Can I take live cultures with antibiotics?

Take them a few hours apart from antibiotics, and ask your pharmacist or GP if you're unsure.

Do they need to be kept in the fridge?

Store each product as shown on its label. Most of ours keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

How to choose a live culture supplement

ProbioBalance food supplements contain live bacterial cultures, often combined with prebiotic fibre, in vegan capsules. The range is wide, so this guide explains how the products differ and what to look for on the label.

What to compare

  • Strains – each culture is named by genus, species and strain, for example Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Products made for a particular group use different strain combinations.
  • Number of cultures – shown as CFU (colony-forming units) per capsule. A higher number is not automatically better; the strain and formulation matter as much as the count.
  • Prebiotics – many ProbioBalance products add a prebiotic fibre such as inulin or FOS. Bifidobacterium FORTE is FOS-free.
  • Format – most are capsules; ProbioBalance Dental comes as mint-flavoured lozenges.

The ProbioBalance range

  • Multi-strain blends – ProbioBalance FORTE (13 strains) and Starter Balance.
  • Single-strain products – Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium and the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii.
  • Formulas for specific groups – Woman, Man, Kids, Travel, and Sport & Fitness Balance.

How to take them

Follow the dose on the label. Most capsules are taken once a day with water, before or with a meal. Taking them at the same time each day makes them easier to remember. If you are also taking antibiotics, leave a gap of a few hours between the two, unless your pharmacist advises otherwise.

Storage

Live cultures are sensitive to heat and moisture. Keep the pack closed, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, and check each label for storage instructions.

For children

ProbioBalance Kids is formulated for children. Follow the age guidance and dose on the pack, and speak to your GP first if your child has a medical condition.

Good to know

  • If you have a weakened immune system, are seriously ill or are pregnant, speak to your GP before taking live culture supplements.
  • Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet.