Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base 1 Billion Organisms Promotes Positive Probiotic Balance* Supports Healthy Immune System* NOW® Probiotic Defense™ is a combination of "friendly" probiotic bacteria, including clinically validated strains, blended into a fermented whole food base. NOW® Probiotic Defense™ combines 13 active bacterial strains formulated to support gastrointestinal health and immune system function.* FOS (fructo-oligosaccharide) is also included in this product to assist healthy growth of Acidophilus and Bifidus organisms.* Suitable for lacto-vegetarians. May contain trace levels of dairy protein. The probiotic strains in this product have been identity-verified using DNA-fingerprinting technology. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain potency.
- PROBIOTIC BLEND: A probiotic blend in a whole food base supporting healthy intestinal flora.* Featuring 1 billion organisms, it promotes positive probiotic balance and supports a healthy immune system.*
- STRAIN VERIFIED: Probiotic Strain Verified products are NOW® probiotic products in which the probiotic strains have been analyzed and their identity verified using the cutting-edge RiboPrinter® microbial characterization system.
- NON-GMO: This product is suitable for lacto-vegetarians. It may contain trace levels of dairy protein.
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.
Ingredients
Probiotic Defense Blend of: Fermented Greens [Barley Grass (Hordeum Vulgaris), Oat Grass (Avena Sativa), Wheat Grass (Triticum Aestivum), Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa)] Freeze-Dried Probiotic Strains (1 Billion CFU) [Lactobacillus Acidophilus (La-14), Bifidobacterium Lactis (Bl-04), Lactobacillus Brevis (Lbr-35), Lactobacillus Casei (Lc-11), Lactobacillus Plantarum (Lp-115), Lactobacillus Rhamnosus (Lr-32), Lactobacillus Salivarius (Ls-33), Lactobacillus Paracasei (Lpc-37), Bifidobacterium Bifidum/Bifidobacterium Lactis (Bb-02), Bifidobacterium Breve (Bb-03), Bifidobacterium Longum (Bl-05), Lactobacillus Bulgaricus (Lb-87), Saccharomyces Boulardii] Super Green Foods [Alfalfa Juice Concentrate and Organic Kelp (Laminaria Spp.)]. Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (Cellulose Capsule), Fermented Molasses, Probiotic Cultures, Stearic Acid (Vegetable Source), Chicory Root, Inulin/Fos (Fructo-Oligosaccharide) and Silicon Dioxide./div>