Specific types of probiotic bacteria or yeast have been shown to alleviate symptoms of irritiable bowel syndrome (IBS), reduce diarrhea caused by antibiotics or viral infection, and help treat certain infection among other uses. But tests by ConsumerLab.com show that some probiotics may contain as little as 7% to 58% of the cells listed on their labels.
What's more, the amount of viable (living) cells actually provided by probiotic products ranged from less than one hundred million to over ten billion cells -- more than a 10,000% difference.
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In this comprehensive report, you'll discover:
- How many viable cells are actually in each probiotic supplement
- Which probiotic bacteria or yeast have been shown effective for treating or preventing specific conditions, and at what dose. These include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus GG, Bifidobacterium infantis, Saccharomyces boulardii, and many others
- Ingredient comparisons of probiotic supplements and what to look out for on labels
- Tips on how to choose the best probiotic supplement for you and how to properly use and store it
- Concerns and cautions
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