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Ultimate 16-Strain Probiotic | 60 Capsules | Swanson
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Ultimate 16-Strain by Swanson
This is a formula with lactic acid bacteria from Swanson, containing sixteen different bacterial strains in one capsule. It also contains FOS, a plant-based fiber. Each capsule delivers 3.2 billion bacteria (CFU) and comes in a plant-based capsule. The capsules do not need to be stored in the refrigerator. You take one per day. The product is also known as Dr. Stephen Langer's Ultimate 16 Strain.
What bacterial cultures in a supplement are
Bacterial cultures are living microorganisms, usually lactic acid bacteria, which are also naturally found in your intestines. In a supplement, certain strains are grown, dried, and packaged in a capsule. Each strain has its own name, consisting of a genus, a species, and sometimes a strain code. This formula contains sixteen, divided among others like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcus thermophilus. The number of live bacteria is expressed in CFU, which stands for colony forming units. This capsule contains 3.2 billion at the time of production.
Sixteen strains instead of one
Many products with bacterial cultures contain one or two strains. This formula opts for sixteen. This means it contains eleven types of Lactobacillus, including Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus reuteri, and four types of Bifidobacterium. Streptococcus thermophilus is also included. Each strain has its own name and code, and the total number of CFU says nothing about which strains are in it.
FOS, the fiber addition
In addition to the bacteria, this formula contains FOS, which stands for fructo-oligosaccharides. This is not a bacterium, but a plant-based fiber. FOS occurs naturally in plants, for example in onions and chicory. By packaging bacterial cultures and FOS together, you do not need to take them separately. It is a commonly used combination in this type of supplement.
The vegan capsule and storage
The capsule is made of hypromellose, a plant-based material, and bears the name EMBO CAPS. This makes this product suitable for vegans. Conveniently: this product does not need to be refrigerated, unlike some other products with bacterial cultures. You can simply store it dry at room temperature.
Ultimate 16-Strain by Swanson combines a broad mix of bacterial strains with FOS, in a vegan capsule that requires no refrigeration. One bottle contains 60 capsules, enough for two months at one per day.
Why Swanson's Ultimate 16-Strain Probiotic?
Sixteen strains in one capsule
This formula contains sixteen different bacterial strains, including eleven types of Lactobacillus and four types of Bifidobacterium. Many other products only contain one or two.
3.2 Billion CFU per capsule
Each capsule provides 3.2 billion bacteria at the time of manufacture. This number is listed as CFU, or colony-forming units.
With prebiotic FOS
In addition to the bacteria, it contains FOS, a fiber that serves as food for bacteria. Probiotic and prebiotic together in one capsule.
Vegan and without refrigeration
The capsule is made of vegetable hypromellose and does not need to be refrigerated. You simply store it dry at room temperature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which bacterial strains does it contain?
Sixteen in total, distributed across Lactobacillus (including L. acidophilus and L. reuteri), Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcus thermophilus, among others. It's a broad mix rather than a single strain.
What is FOS and why is it included?
FOS stands for fructooligosaccharides, a fiber that serves as food for bacteria. It is a prebiotic. Together with the bacteria, it forms a so-called synbiotic.
Does this product need to be refrigerated?
No. Unlike some other probiotics, this formula does not need to be refrigerated. Store the capsules in a dry place at room temperature. The capsule itself is also vegan.
What does CFU mean?
CFU stands for colony forming units, which is the number of living bacteria that can form a colony. This capsule contains 3.2 billion at the time of manufacture. It indicates the quantity of living bacteria, not the type.
Is a 16-strain formula better than a single strain?
Whether it's better or not depends on what you're looking for; we cannot comment on that. However, the difference is clear: a single strain provides one profile, while a mix of sixteen offers more variation. The total number of CFUs does not tell the whole story; the composition also matters.