Bifido & Fibre

Recommended use

Dietary supplement suitable for adults and children (from 1 year onwards) with the following recommendations:

• Initial use: Take 1 sachet (and up to 4 sachets if required) daily with food.
• Ongoing use: 1 sachet will often suffice but more can be taken as desired or as professionally directed.
• It is strongly recommended to drink plenty of water with this supplement.
• Shake the sachet, then slowly sprinkle contents into a glass of water and vigorously swirl to dissolve fully.
• Do not use a spoon to stir as this may cause the sachet contents to clump.
• Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C (77 °F) and out of direct sunlight.

Customer Questions

All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.

What makes Bifido & Fibre unique?

Bifido & Fibre is a safe, gentle option for regularity, suitable for everyone from the age of 1 year including children¹, pregnant women², and older people³. It contains 25 billion CFUs of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12^®, thought to be the most highly researched strain in the entire Bifidobacteria family! It has been extensively researched in numerous clinical trials, including one of the largest clinical trials on any probiotic strain, where it was researched in 1,200 people and shown to improve bowel regularity⁴*.  This high-quality strain is offered in a unique combination with 4g of FOS prebiotic fibres, which have also been shown to reduce bowel transit time⁵, making this a perfect supplement to support occasional constipation*.

How many sachets should I take a day?

The number of Bifido & Fibre sachets required to achieve the desired effect can vary from person to person, so may require some initial ‘trial and error’. It is recommended to start with one sachet a day and see how you respond. If you feel you would benefit from taking more, the number of sachets taken can be increased (one sachet at a time), up to a maximum of 4 sachets per day spread over the course of the day. This supplement can be taken with or without food and many people like to take a sachet with each meal, and one before bedtime, though you can see what suits you best.

If you require a higher amount initially, you may be able to reduce this after just a week or two, or once your regularity has improved. After this initial period of time, most people find 1 or 2 sachets each day to be effective to maintain the positive effects*. Equally, it’s fine to use the supplement on an ad hoc basis as required, or to take 1-4 sachets per day on an ongoing basis.

Is it ok to take probiotic supplements every day?

Probiotic supplements are generally considered very safe to take on a daily basis¹; in fact most research recommends daily use. Probiotics are natural supplements and not a medication.  They carry no risk of dependency and do not cause the bowel to become ‘lazy’.

Safety

Probiotics are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, infants with short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care. Keep out of reach of children.

This is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. If you are taking any medications or have a serious medical condition, consult a doctor before use. Optibac supplements will not cause dependency and may be used on an ongoing basis.

References

1. Saavedra et al. 2004. Long-term consumption of infant formulas containing live probiotic bacteria: tolerance and safety. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 9:261–7.
2. Mirghafourvand Mojgan et al (2016), “The Effect of Probiotic Yogurt on Constipation in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.” Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, Nov; 18(11): e39870 PMC. Web.
3. Pitkala, K.H et al. (2007), ‘Fermented cereal with specific Bifidobacteria normalizes bowel movements in elderly nursing home residents. A randomized, controlled trial’, Journal of Nutritional Health and Aging, 11(4):305-311.
4. Eskesen, D. et al. (2015), ‘Effect of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12® on defecation frequency in healthy subjects with low defecation frequency and abnormal discomfort: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial’, British Journal of Nutrition, Nov 28: 114(10) :1638–1646
5. Da Silva Souza, D. et al. (2018, Nov). Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Parallel Clinical Trial Assessing the Effect of Fructooligosaccharides in Infants with Constipation. J. Nutrients. 2018 Nov; 10(11): 1602. Published online 2018 Nov 1. doi: 10.3390/nu10111602

Ingredients 

• Prebiotic FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)
• Probiotic cultures: Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12^®
• Fructose, silicon dioxide

Each sachet guarantees 25 billion CFU micro-organisms + 4g FOS fibers.

Suitability

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Flavorless
• Suitable in pregnancy
• Suitable during breastfeeding
• Yeast free
• GMO free
• Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives
• No chemicals or parabens
• Not suitable for FODMAP diets

Customer reviews

• I’ve struggled with IBS-C for years. I’ve reword everything, diet changes, over the counter & prescription laxatives, EVERYTHING. Nothing helped. I finally decided to try a probiotic. I put it off bc i hate taking pills but i found this powder one from optibac and was so excited. I mix it with apple juice and take it everyday. It’s been 2 months and now i FINALLY have a bowel movement EVERY DAY! I hardly leave reviews but this is the first and only product that has helped with my chronic constipation and Saying I’m ecstatic is an understatement. I’be been telling everyone i can about this miracle product 🤍

  Bailey - 23rd May 2021

• I have been taking these probiotics for a few months now, after a particularly bad flare up of IBS. I have them in a smoothie every morning and sometimes on occasion give them a miss. They just became a part of my daily routine and I without noticing my IBS settling down. I recently ran out of my supply so whilst I waited for them to be delivered I noticed a huge difference in pain, BM frequency, digestion and all of the other symptoms that come with IBS. I honestly never realised how much these probiotics help ease my symptoms and I would now be absolutely lost without them. They may not work for everyone but they are definitely worth a try if you’re all out of options. They were something I stumbled across when I was looking for my solution so definitely worth a try!

  Maddie - 4th October 2020

• Oh my goodness these are amazing!! Have tried them before but only for a couple of days and stopped as they didn't work. Was very constipated and decided to try them only took one a day after a few days nothing!! But kept persevering and after about 6/7 days I went but just thought that would be it but I am still taking them and am going every single day now sometimes twice which is amazing considering that I only used to go once a week at the most. I have stopped taking laxatives now . If you keep on taking it you will definitely see results but I know for some people the time scale will be different.

  Julia - 25th June 2020

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Coronavirus Update

We ship all USA orders from our warehouse in Hampshire in the UK. Due to the ongoing global pandemic many US, European and Worldwide postal routes are seeing increased transit times. Delivery times provided on this site are therefore a guide and not a guarantee. Express Services largely remain unaffected however these routes are typically subject to local tax and duties at customs.

USA standard shipping: $4.99

International postal order - typically delivered within 4-10 working days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $100.

USA express shipping: $6.99

We use DHL and orders are typically delivered within 1-3 working days.

Good to know

• We'll send you an email to confirm once your parcel has been dispatched.
• For delivery queries, please email enquiries@optibacprobiotics.com. 
• We are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
• Product prices on this website are always shown in US dollars (USD $) and exclude tax - tax is not applicable as orders are fulfilled from the UK.

Worldwide Delivery

• We deliver to more than 50 countries.
• Shipping is charged at cost - please note that duties may apply.
• Please allow 3-7 working days for delivery within Europe and 5-12 days to all other destinations. Includes order tracking.  
• If you are located within the United Kingdom or Europe, we recommended switching to our UK website.
• International deliveries might currently take a little longer due to the global coronavirus situation. Please refer to the webpage of our international delivery provider DHL to confirm the number of days it takes to receive your order and whether they currently ship to your country.
• Most international delivery prices are dependent on the size and weight of your order and where it is being sent. You'll be shown the final price of shipping in the checkout, before payment, once we have your address and order details.
• Long distance shipping and short-term exposure to high temperatures will not compromise the viability of our products. Customers living in very hot countries should store the products out of direct sunlight and refrigerate if the option is available.

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