Solgar Advanced Multi-Billion Dophilus is a food supplement supplied in a pack of 60 vegetable capsules, each containing 4 specially cultured strains of live bacteria - L. acidophilus LA-5, B. lactis BB-12, L. paracasei L. CASEI 431 and L. rhamnosus GG LGG - providing 1.25 billion CFU per capsule. The bacteria are held in a polysaccharide matrix that protects them from stomach acid, so the capsules do not need to be refrigerated.

Key Features

• 4 specially cultured bacterial strains: L. acidophilus LA-5, B. lactis BB-12, L. paracasei L. CASEI 431 and L. rhamnosus GG LGG, providing 1.25 billion CFU per capsule.
• No refrigeration needed: A polysaccharide matrix technology protects the live bacteria from being destroyed by stomach acid, so the capsules can be stored without refrigeration.
• EFSA-recognised strain safety: The bacterial strains have been granted Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) status by the European Food Safety Authority.
• Non-dairy, vegan and vegetarian: Suitable for those avoiding dairy, with a vegetable capsule shell rather than gelatin.
• Flexible daily dose: Take 1 to 2 capsules a day, so intake can be adjusted as directed.

Is this suitable if I have a weakened immune system or an existing health condition?

NHS guidance advises talking to a doctor before taking any probiotic supplement if you have an existing health condition or a weakened immune system.

What does CFU mean?

CFU stands for colony forming units, a measure of the number of live bacteria in each capsule. This product provides 1.25 billion CFU from 4 bacterial strains per capsule.

How long does a pack of 60 capsules last?

At the recommended dose of 1 to 2 capsules a day, a pack of 60 capsules provides between 30 and 60 days' supply.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free

Active ingredients: A blend of 4 specially cultured bacterial strains - Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5, Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12, Lactobacillus paracasei L. CASEI 431 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG LGG - providing 1.25 billion CFU (colony forming units) per capsule.

Other ingredients: Bulking Agents (maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium alginate), Anti-caking Agents (silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate), Vegetable Capsule Shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose).

Additional information: Non-dairy formulation, suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Take 1 to 2 capsules a day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. The capsules do not need to be refrigerated and can be stored at room temperature.

If you have an existing health condition or a weakened immune system, talk to your doctor before taking this or any other probiotic supplement. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

No specific side effects are documented for this product in current NHS or UK regulatory guidance. NHS guidance notes that probiotics are generally considered safe for people with a healthy immune system.