Every Day MAX Probiotics

Recommended use

Dietary supplement suitable for adults and children (from 4 years onwards) with the following recommendations:

• Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with breakfast.
• If desired, or professionally directed, can be increased to 2 capsules a day.
• Can be used on an ongoing basis.
• For anyone unable to swallow capsules, the capsule can be opened and the contents mixed with cold food or drinks.
• Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.

Storage instructions

• For best results, do not remove desiccant sachet from the glass jar and close lid firmly after each use.
• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and out of direct sunlight. For maximum potency, can be refrigerated after opening.

Customer Questions

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

Can a probiotic be too high strength?

Probiotics are very safe supplements, and it’s not thought to be possible to ‘overdose’ on them: the human gut naturally contains trillions of micro-organisms, so the number of bacteria in a supplement is relatively small by comparison, and clinical trials have used doses up to 500 billion¹. However, we’re all different with a unique gut microbiome, and some people do better on higher strength supplements, whereas others find they get the support they need from a lower dose. If you want to try a more powerful supplement but tend to be sensitive to new foods and supplements, then it’s best to start with a low dose and gradually increase. You can open all Optibac capsules and take half a dose if preferred.

How do I choose the best probiotic for adults?

With so many brands to choose from, it can be difficult to choose the probiotic supplement that’s right for you. We recommend looking for a probiotic which is guaranteed to reach the gut alive, contains well-researched strains, is shelf stable and does not need refrigerating. It is always good to choose a product with great customer reviews, but most importantly it should contain strains researched for the condition you’re trying to support.

Is it OK to take a probiotic every day?

Yes, it is safe and generally advisable to take your probiotic supplement daily. Probiotics colonize in the gut for a few weeks but research^,2,4,5 suggests that the probiotic strains – along with their positive benefits – will disappear without regular supplementation, so it is a good idea to regularly support your microbiome. You can do this by including prebiotic-rich and fermented foods in your diet, but it is worth remembering that not all probiotics do the same thing in the body. Therefore, if you have a specific health condition you need to support, it is best to consume specific strains which have been shown to be helpful for your individual needs.

Should you take probiotics on a full or empty stomach?

In general, it’s best to take probiotics with the first meal of the day. There are concerns that stomach acid will damage the delicate probiotic bacteria, and that taking them on an empty stomach will help. But at breakfast time, stomach acidity is closer to ‘neutral’ than at other times of day (i.e. least acidic), and there is a lag time (up to 30 minutes) between food consumption and stomach acid release. Taking probiotics with food has additional benefits: the food helps to buffer the effects of stomach acid, facilitate the passage of the probiotics through the stomach, and ensures that they are well mixed with the stomach contents as they pass into the small intestines.

How long should you take probiotics for?

This depends on why you are taking them: some people like to take specific strains at certain times, for example during pregnancy, when travelling abroad, for menstrual bloating, or during the winter flu season. However, if you have ongoing health conditions, or just want to give your gut or vaginal microbiome a daily boost of good bacteria, then take your supplements every day. There is no current research to suggest the body becomes dependent on probiotics, so if you just feel better when you take them, it is fine to take your probiotics on a long-term, ongoing basis.

References

1. Pham M, Lemberg DA, Day AS. (2008) Probiotics: sorting the evidence from the myths. Med J Aust. Mar 3;188(5):304-8. PMID: 18312197.
2. Mimura, T. et al. (2004). 'Once daily high dose probiotic therapy (VSL#3) for maintaining remission in recurrent or refractory pouchitis'. Gut, 53(1): 108-114
3. Eskesen 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 abdominal discomfort: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial. Br J Nutr; 114, 10: 1638-46.
4. Morelli L et al., 2004. 'Utilisation of the intestinal tract as a delivery system for urogenital probiotics'. Journal of clinical gastroenterology; 38(6): 107-110
5. Jacobsen et al., 1999. 'Screening of probiotic activities of 47 strains of Lactobacillus spp. by in vitro techniques and evaluation of the colonisation ability of 5 selected strains in humans'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology; 65 (11): 4949-4956

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.

Ingredients 

Probiotic blend: Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM^®, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04^®, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; microcrystalline cellulose; vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.

Each capsule guarantees 75 billion CFU.

Suitability

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• GMO free
• Dairy free
• Gluten free
• Soy free
• Suitable in pregnancy
• Suitable during breastfeeding
• Yeast free
• Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives
• No chemicals or parabens

Customer reviews

• I would highly recommend this excellent product which cleared up a chronic condition where other brands of probiotics and treatments did not. Brilliant, easy and worth every penny.

  Rosie Sprake - 9th March 2021

• I have been taking this product for 2 weeks. I have IBS constipation, spasms and surprisingly I feel much better. Of course with a proper diet. I would like to ask if it can be taken for a long time. What other products might be useful?

  Aurora - 25th November 2020

• Reached out to OptiBac for advice on which probiotic to take for Crohn's after a colonoscopy in order to support and repopulate the gut. Beverley, an OptiBac nutritional advisor, couldn't have been more helpful and sent over an extremely comprehensive, informative and personalised email. I ended up purchasing this 'Everyday Max' product alongside S. boulardii which work in complementary fashion to each other, and both have been brilliant. Could not recommend highly enough. Thank you!

  Pippa - 16th October 2020

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USA Shipping

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 deatched and delivered within 5-10 working days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $100.

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We use DHL and orders are typically dispatched and delivered within 2-5 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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