Whether you’re just starting out with probiotics or you already know the value of a healthy gut, choosing the right product can make all the difference. Below you’ll find a comparison of four excellent options so you can pick what fits your digestive needs.
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Which Probiotic is Right for Me?
Probiotic 5 Billion
If you’re new to probiotics, this is a great place to start. With a lower CFU count, it lets you see how your body responds while providing gentle daily support for your digestion and immune system.
- Providing 5 billion live cultures from three well-researched strains
- Added Vitamin B12 to support immune health
- Vegan, lactose-free capsules with a long shelf life
Strain breakdown: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis and Lactobacillus paracasei
" Probiotic 5 Billion tablets are excellent, they help me if my stomach is upset and work quickly to give me relief. "
Ms Julie T, Healthspan customer
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Buy Probiotic 5 Billion nowSuper20® Probiotic
Perfect for those who have probiotics before and want reliable mid-strength support for gut health, regular digestion and maintaining microbiome balance. Super20® also offers our most diverse range of probiotic strains.
- 20 billion live friendly bacteria per capsule
- Our most diverse range of premium probiotic strains
- Vegan, lactose-free capsules with a long shelf life
Strain breakdown: Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, Lactobacillus acidophilus , Lactobacillus paracasei, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium bifidum
" Within just a few days of starting Super20® Probiotic, my bloating disappeared, and I felt more energised. "
Ms Helen M, Healthspan customer
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Super50 Probiotic
For those who are experienced with probiotics, have had digestive disruptions, or want the strongest support available.
- 50 billion live cultures, (the highest strength in this range), from four well-researched strains
- Added calcium, vitamin B6 and vitamin D3 for digestion, immunity and metabolism support
- Vegetarian, lactose-free capsules
Strain breakdown: Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 and Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115
" Super50 Probiotic works, I couldn’t manage without them. They really calmed my stomach. "
Healthspan customer
Buy Super50 Probiotic nowTriple Action Biotic
Perfect for those who want full gut-ecosystem support, such as digestion, regularity and lower gut health.
- Also contains prebiotic fibre sourced from chicory root to feed your good bacteria
- 20 billion live probiotic cultures from 2 well-researched strains
- Postbiotic from tributyrin to regulate and balance the cells in your lower gut
- Plus biotin and zinc to further support your metabolism
Strain breakdown: Lactobacillus Acidophilus LA85 & Bifidobacterium Bifidum BBi32
" I have always struggled with stomach issues and have tried many different probiotics but none have worked as well as Triple Action Biotic. "
Healthspan customer
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Oral Health Biotic
Advanced probiotic strains to support your oral microbiome
- Providing 2 billion friendly bacteria from advanced probiotic strains
- Spearmint flavoured chewable tablets for fresh breath
- Added calcium, vitamin C & vitamin D for healthy teeth & gums
- Helps fight bad bacteria that can lead to dental cavities and plaque
Women's Health Biotic
Targeted strains to support hormonal balance and intimate flora
- 6 billion friendly bacteria per capsule
- Supports and balances healthy intimate microbiome
- With D-Mannose & cranberry for urinary tract health
- Enriched with vitamins A, B6 & E
What Are Probiotics?
Probiotics are live, friendly bacteria that support a healthy balance in your gut. They are measured in colony-forming units (CFU) and help beneficial strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium thrive, while keeping less helpful bacteria in check. Naturally found in foods like yoghurt, sourdough, and other fermented products, probiotics can also be taken as supplements for more targeted, reliable support.
Pairing probiotics with prebiotic foods such as onions, garlic, asparagus, and chicory root can make them even more effective by feeding your body’s good bacteria and helping them flourish. You can also find our Triple Action Biotic listed in the comparison table below which contains pre, pro and post biotic designed for synergistic gut support.
Why Should I Take Probiotics?
Good bacteria play a crucial role in digestion and immune health, with some research even showing a link between gut health and mood balance. When gut bacteria become unbalanced, it can cause some common symptoms of digestive discomfort such as bloating, gas, or food sensitivities. Taking probiotics helps restore harmony in your gut, supporting better digestion and overall wellbeing from the inside out.
The one hundred trillion bacteria and other organisms in your gut have a wide variety of different functions, which we are discovering more about with every day.
Most of us will take antibiotics, drugs that help treat bacterial infections, at some point in our lives. They can however negatively affect your gut microbiome, by causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea (AAD) – and can kill off large swathes of beneficial bacteria, creating more room for the less friendly bacteria to take control and multiply. Research has shown that taking probiotics during or after a course of antibiotics can help to maintain the bacterial diversity in your gut.
Lactobacillus is beneficial as it's been shown to break down dairy products. Not only that, research has shown it can also help correct the bowel pH, making it acidic enough to help support mineral absorption.
Bifidobacteria lines the wall of the large intestine, helping to protect the integrity of the gut, maintain the correct bowel pH, manufacture B vitamins and Vitamin K, and also helps regulate the movement of stools throughout the bowel.
Numerous strains and complicated language associated with probiotics can be difficult to get your head around at first. Find out more in our guides on probiotics.
What about Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Postbiotic gut support?
You may have heard of prebiotics and postbiotics, but how do they work alongside probiotics to support your gut?
Prebiotics are natural plant fibres, they feed the good bacteria that’s already in your digestive system and provided by the probiotics. The well-fed probiotics then help your gut microbiome to flourish, whilst postbiotics are the beneficial compounds these bacteria produce that help to strengthen the gut barrier and support digestive comfort.
Together, they create a complete cycle of nourishment, balance, and protection for your gut health. Triple Action Biotic combines all three, prebiotic chicory root fibre, 20 billion live probiotic cultures, and postbiotic tributyrin, for comprehensive, 3-in-1 support that goes beyond standard probiotics.
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