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The probiotic I am taking looks pink. Does this mean it is spoiled or no longer "active"?

Reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Last Updated: 07/11/2019 | Initially Posted: 04/25/2014

Answer:

The probiotic material in powders, capsules and tablets is usually white or off-white. However, some probiotic strains can interact with preservatives used in a supplement, resulting in a pink color, which is not harmful and does not indicate that the probiotic is spoiled or inactive. For more information, see the ConsumerTips section of the Probiotic Supplements Review.

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