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Every Day MAX
30 capsules
£38.99
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Suitability
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten free
During pregnancy
No dairy
During breastfeeding
Overview
Premium, 75 billion maximum strength friendly bacteria supplement for daily use. Containing three extensively researched strains of friendly bacteria, including L.acidophilus NCFM®, considered the most researched acidophilus strain in the world.
Live Bacteria Strains
- Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®
- Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04®
- Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
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Product Description
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How To Use
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Ingredients
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Help & Advice
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Product Description
Who is Optibac Every Day MAX for?
For anyone wanting a top quality, maximum strength good bacteria supplement for everyday use. Providing premium daily support to complement your natural gut bacteria.
Key benefits
- Award-winning, high-strength friendly bacteria supplement
- Contains 3 strains that have been extensively researched for safety and quality
- Each capsule contains 75 billion live cultures, guaranteed until end of expiry
- Scientifically proven to survive to reach the gut alive
- Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, and the other strains in this supplement, have been shown to increase the body’s natural gut bacteria, helping the Lactobacilli & Bifidobacteria to flourish
- Free from FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), may be more suitable for those with IBS
- Easy to swallow capsules, no refrigeration required
- From the UK’s most trusted & recommended brand of friendly bacteria supplements. As determined in an independent survey of 1000 British women+.
Available to order in one pack size of 30 capsules.
Now dispatching in our new look!
We are introducing new, eco-conscious packaging this year, and the new designs will update gradually from product to product to minimise any waste. Please bear with us as you may receive orders with both current and new packaging over the coming months. We hope you like the new look!
We’ve reduced the plastic in this packaging by 96%. We no longer use plastic containers.
Update May 2021: This supplement was previously called OptiBac ‘For every day MAX’ in the EU and ‘For daily wellbeing MAX’ in the rest of the world. It's exactly the same great formula, which previously advertised 50 billion live cultures per capsule but has now been updated to 75 billion live cultures per capsule (based on latest stability data). Existing customers can continue to take it just as before!
Customer feedback collected via independent review platform Trustpilot. See 'Reviews' tab for more customer opinions collected via our own website.
Billion Count
Research shows that it is more important to look at the quality of the bacterial strains, before you look at the number of billions. The best friendly bacteria supplements always list the strains of bacteria i.e. Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM® and not just the species (Lactobacillus acidophilus) because no strain is the same.
Listing a strain shows transparency. It allows the consumer to identify whether there is any research on the strain, what the quality of that research is and what potential benefits the strain may offer. It's best to take the product with the most researched, high quality strains, which are most suited to your needs. Whilst it's not always necessary to take very high doses of friendly bacteria, as in some cases a strain maybe sufficient at doses of just 1 billion live cultures - if you are going to take a high strength live cultures supplement, then we recommend choosing one containing some of the most researched strains in the world.
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How To Use
Recommended use
Food 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 into cool 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.
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.
Is it OK to take friendly bacteria every day?
Yes, it is safe and generally advisable to take your friendly bacteria supplement daily. Good bacteria colonise in the gut for a few weeks but research1,2,3 suggests that the good bacteria strains will disappear without regular supplementation, so for this reason you might wish to take them regularly.
Should you take friendly bacteria on a full or empty stomach?
In general, it’s best to take friendly bacteria with the first meal of the day. There are concerns that stomach acid will damage the delicate 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 friendly bacteria 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 live cultures 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, or during the winter flu season. However, as mentioned above, many people prefer to take friendly bacteria on an ongoing basis. There is no current research to suggest the body becomes dependent on good bacteria, so long-term supplementation is fine.
References
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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): 4949-4956Safety
Live cultures 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 food supplement and is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. Probiotic 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.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- Live cultures: Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04®, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
- Vegetarian capsule: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
- Stabiliser: microcrystalline cellulose
- Anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Each capsule guarantees 75 billion live cultures.
Suitability
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- No dairy
- Gluten free
- Soy free
- Suitable in pregnancy
- Suitable during breastfeeding
- Yeast free
- GMO free
- Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives
- No chemicals or parabens
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Help & Advice
Talk to our experts
If you have a specific question or need some advice on which product to choose please contact our Nutrition Team on +44 (0) 1264 318 881 or click on the link below for our contact form.
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Reviews
Customer reviews
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I would highly recommend this excellent product. Brilliant, easy and worth every penny.
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I have been taking this product for 2 weeks. 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?
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Reached out to OptiBac for advice on which probiotic to take 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!
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Delivery & Returns
UK DELIVERY
Free UK Delivery over £40
Free standard UK delivery is automatically applied at the checkout when you spend £40.
Standard 2nd class (Tracked): £2.50
Allow 4-10 working days (Monday - Friday) for delivery; no deliveries on Saturdays
1st class (Tracked): £3.95
Allow 1-3 working days (Monday - Friday) for delivery; no deliveries on Saturdays
Express Next Day (Tracked): £6.50
Order before 2pm for guaranteed next working day delivery to most of the UK*. Orders placed on Friday will be delivered on Monday (next working day). Requires signature.
*Express delivery may exclude the Channel Islands, Herm Island, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Irish postcodes BT18 & upwards, Sark, Scottish borders and offshore and a small number of remote mainland destinations as determined by our delivery courier.Good to know
- We'll send you an email to confirm once your parcel has been dispatched.
- For delivery queries, please call us on +44 (0)1264 339 770 or email enquiries@optibacprobiotics.com.
- Orders placed before 2pm will be dispatched on the same working day.
- Delivery within the UK and Northern Ireland has a fixed price, regardless of the size and weight of your order.
- Delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed unless otherwise stated.
International Delivery
We offer an excellent worldwide delivery service. For more details, please take a look at our delivery FAQ.
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