Longer Living Guide

Optibac Probiotics

Optibac For Those On Antibiotics (30 capsules)

Promising research
£25.99at optibacprobiotics.com

Best for: Adults taking a course of antibiotics who want a named-strain product

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  • Two named strains, 4 to 5 billion per capsule
  • One capsule a day, can be taken with antibiotics

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Two named strains, 4 to 5 billion per capsule

Dose
1 daily
Format
Capsule
Strains
Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52, Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11

Where we checked it: optibacprobiotics.com ›

Why we picked it

Uses two named strains (L. acidophilus Rosell-52 and L. rhamnosus Rosell-11) at 4 to 5 billion live cultures, designed to be taken alongside antibiotics, which is the use with the best overall research for live cultures.

Best for

Adults taking a course of antibiotics who want a named-strain product

Not for

Anyone with a weakened immune system unless their doctor agrees

The details that matter.

  • • Two named strains, 4 to 5 billion per capsule
  • • One capsule a day, can be taken with antibiotics
  • • UK brand, widely stocked by pharmacies
  • • 10-capsule pack also sold for short courses

Specifications

Dose
1 daily
Format
Capsule
Strains
Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52, Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11
Live cultures
4 to 5 billion per capsule
Refrigeration
Not required
How strong is the research? What our grades mean ›
Strong research
Independent certification or lab data for the specific claim.
Promising research
The material is well supported, but there is no product-level testing.
Early research
Little independent research.
Mixed research
Research findings disagree.
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£80+

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Sources

  1. optibacprobiotics.com
  2. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. nhs.uk