Culturelle™ contains Lactobacillus GG, an extensively studied strain of friendly intestinal bacteria, naturally occurring in the digestive tract. Together with Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus GG is a subspecies of Lactobacillus casei. It was discovered and patented by researchers Drs. Gorbach and Goldin at Tufts University. To date, this is the best-studied and most extensively documented probiotic lactic acid bacteria strain in the world.*

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Trillions of probiotic microflora are found in the healthy small and large intestines, from up to 400 strains.  They can support the functional integrity of the epithelial lining by helping to metabolize vitamins, minerals and hormones, improve intestinal motility, and assist in detoxification.  They can boost immune function and have been shown to support resistance.  They produce metabolites such as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, bacteriocins and acetic acid that normalize the PH of the intestine and promote a healthy micro-ecological balance.  They can produce the enzyme, lactase, that digests lactose (milk sugar).  When probiotics are depleted, probiotic bacteria are often needed in large amounts - some cases ten billion colony forming units (CFU) per day or more may be needed to restore intestinal balance.

Lactobacillus GG is the result of a search by two scientists at Tufts University, Drs. Sherwood Gorbach and Barry Goldin.  They wanted a probiotic that could:

Lactobacillus GG has been subjected to over a hundred clinical trials that support its safety and effectiveness.  It is used all over the world, including Asia, Europe and the United States.  It has been shown to reduce gastic acids and to adhere to intestinal walls.  It has been shown to control the growth of harmful bacteria, strengthen the intestine's immunologic barrier function and normalize the acidity of the intestines, reducing inflammation and permeability (leaky gut).  It has been shown to help children with milk allergies, detoxify food poisons, and regulate diarrhea.  

Ingredients: 1 capsule provides the following percentages of the Daily Value:

Dosage: 1 capsule daily

Other ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (Hypromellose), inulin (chicory root extract)

Storage: Keep refrigerated

Previously, the Supplement Facts stated that there were 30 Billion bacteria in each capsule at the time of manufacture. The 30 Billion quantity at manufacture has not changed. However, the FDA now requires that we list in the Supplement Facts the potency guaranteed on the date of expiration or best use listed on the package, when stored according to label instructions. When stored properly, the actual bacteria count will greatly exceed the 10 Billion we list. Refrigeration will keep a higher bacteria count than storing at room temperature, but be assured that even at room temperature, you receive at least the 10 Billion we guarantee and the benefits that the medical science has validated.

We guarantee that at the time of manufacture, we continue to input a minimum of 30 Billion bacteria. More often than not, the actual number is considerably higher. However, because the potency of probiotics can change depending on storage conditions, the amount we guarantee at the end of the 18 months shelf life is 10 Billion bacteria. Importantly, this is the quantity that has been scientifically validated for the medical benefits for lactobacillus GG. With over 200 clinical studies, lactobacillus GG is the most researched and proven probiotic in the world. The 10 Billion count is what has been used in the vast majority of the clinical trials, including human clinical trials. For that reason, we guarantee that quantity.

Note: Culturelle™ is grown on whey and will contain trace levels (less than 15 parts per million) of casein and whey, which are proteins found in milk, less than 0.01 mg per capsule.  If this is a concern, taking an an autism enzyme, such as Peptizyde, with Culturelle, would help ensure that the casein is broken down and does not become problematic.

This supplement does not contain gluten, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.