Immune Support

30 capsules |1 month's supply

4.6/5 (25 reviews) Read verified product reviews
4.6/5 (25 reviews) Read verified product reviews
Dr Sasivimol Ahmed PhD, PG Dip (Personalised Nutrition), BSc (Food Science)
A personal favourite of mine! I use it daily and all year round, it's perfect for those with busy and demanding lifestyles; especially helpful during the winter months.
Dr Sasivimol Ahmed
Dr Sasivimol Ahmed PhD, PG Dip (Personalised Nutrition), BSc (Food Science)

Who is it for?

Immune Support is a high quality good bacteria supplement with 5 billion Lactobacillus paracasei CASEI 431 as well as added Vitamin C. Great for anyone wanting to support the immune system and resistance to infection.

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  • Vegan

    Vegan

  • No dairy

    No dairy

  • Gluten free

    Gluten free

  • No added sugar

    No added sugar

  • Artificial colour free

    Artificial colour free

  • During pregnancy

    During pregnancy

Key benefits

Friendly bacteria with Vitamin C for the immune system

A supplement with added Vitamin C designed for those wishing to support their immune system. This strain has been extensively researched in thousands of people and is recommended for daily use, especially in the winter months. It is suitable for those aged 4 years onwards.

  • Digestive supplement Optibac Immune Support contains 5 billion live cultures of the strain L. paracasei CASEI 431®, which complements the natural gut bacteria
  • Extensively researched L. paracasei CASEI 431® has been studied in over 20 clinical trials 
  • With Vitamin C for immune function With 80mg of Vitamin C per capsule, to help maintain normal function of the immune system, contribute to our resistance to infection, and reduce tiredness and fatigue
  • Scientifically proven High quality friendly bacteria shown to survive stomach acidity and reach the gut alive, where over 70% of the body’s immune cells reside
  • Specific strain action L. paracasei CASEI 431® has been shown to stimulate immune system responses and increase immune cell activity
  • For daily use High-quality, daily immune support in just one easy-to-swallow capsule
  • Natural and vegan Vegan, dairy free and gluten free, with absolutely no artificial flavourings or colourings
  • Highly recommended From the UK’s most trusted & recommended brand of friendly bacteria supplements.

Optibac Probiotics strains

  • Lactobacillus paracasei CASEI 431®

Added nutrients

  • Vitamin C
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Complements gut bacteria

Customer reviews

4.6/5 (25 reviews)
  • I genuinely feel my stomach is more settled after about 2 weeks. I’m guessing if my gut feels fine something is right which will lead to better health.

    Andy C- 17th April 2022

  • A huge thank you to OptiBac Advisor and Nutritionist Claire Foss for all her support and guidance around my digestive health and OptiBac products. Very happy to say that the gentleness of OptiBac is working well after a few weeks after many other brands did not agree my digestive system. The secret is trying different products, give them a few weeks each. I know you're eager to reduce your symptoms, but issues like this can take some time to resolve... keep going, and thanks again to Claire for her help.

    Joe- 25th May 2021

  • My wife bought this for us last year and we've both been taking it ever since. So far so good - we're feeling well, good energy and regular in the gut health department!

    Will B.- 4th January 2021

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Help & advice

Speak to our team of experts (nutritionists, microbiologists and nutritional therapists) any time for free advice, with absolutely no obligation to buy.

Camilla Gray
Camilla Gray DipCNM Nutritional Therapist
optibac

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We are the UK's most trusted & recommended brand of friendly bacteria supplements.

† As determined in an independent survey of 1000 British women.

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  • How to use

    Recommended use

    Immune Support can be given to adults and children, from 4 years onwards, with the following recommendations:

    • For best results take 1 capsule daily with food, preferably with breakfast, or as professionally directed.
    • For those unable to swallow capsules, open and mix contents with cool drink/food.
    • May be used on an ongoing basis

    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.

    Safety

    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, short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care. Keep out of reach of children.

    Gut health supplements are not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If taking probiotic supplements for gut health, note that these should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy 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

    Vitamin C (80mg, 100% NRV*); stabiliser: maltodextrin (natural source); vegetarian capsule: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Live cultures: Lactobacillus paracasei CASEI 431®; anti-caking agent: vegetable magnesium stearate.

    Each capsule guarantees 5 billion micro-organisms.

    *Nutrient Reference Value.

    Suitability

    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • No dairy
    • Gluten free
    • No added sugars
    • Yeast free
    • Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives
    • No chemicals or parabens
    • GMO free
    • Suitable during pregnancy
    • Suitable during breastfeeding

    Following the taxonomic updates published in April 2020 which are intended to be adopted globally, this strain may now also be referred to as Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei CASEI-431.

    Format Capsule
    No. Live Cultures 5 billion
    Added Ingredients Vitamin C
    Recommended Use 1 capsule daily
    Age Range Adult
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    UK Delivery

    Free UK Delivery over £40 
    Free standard UK delivery is automatically applied at the checkout when you spend £40.

    Standard 2nd class: £2.50
    Allow 4-10 working days (Monday - Friday) for delivery

    1st class: £3.95
    Allow 1-3 working days (Monday - Friday) for delivery

    Express Next Day (Tracked): £6.95 (Dispatching Friday 30th December)
    Order before 2pm for 1-2 working day delivery to most of the UK*. Orders placed on Friday will be delivered on Monday (next working day). Requires signature.
    Please be aware of Christmas Bank holidays.

    Shipments will be dispatched via DHL or FedEx, the service will be selected depending on the delivery location.

    *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 are typically 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.

    Returns

    If you have changed your mind, you can return goods, at your cost, unopened within 14 days for refund or exchange, this does not affect your statutory rights.

Customer Questions

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

Yes! It’s not possible to overdose on live cultures supplements as your gut naturally contains trillions of friendly bacteria. Friendly bacteria have been researched for decades, and daily use is both safe and recommended, without risk of dependency or overdose (1,2,3).

References
(1). 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 (2). Doron, S., & Snydman, D. R. (2015). Risk and safety of probiotics. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 60 Suppl 2(Suppl 2), S129–S134. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/civ085 (3). Tomasz, B. et al, (2014). Long-term use of probiotics Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium has a prophylactic effect on the occurrence and severity of pouchitis: a randomized prospective study. BioMed research international, 2014, 208064. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/208064
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Various factors affect immunity, including cold weather or stress, but you can do things to help support your immune system. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, limit alcohol intake, get a good night’s sleep, exercise daily, wash your hands properly, and consider taking a supplement like Optibac Immune Support, which is designed to support the immune system during the winter cold and flu season.

Choose highly researched immunity supplements containing ingredients like Vitamin C, proven to support a healthy immune system and your body’s resistance to infection. Optibac Immune Support contains 100% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, along with one of the world’s most researched (1) bacterial strains, Lactobacillus paracasei CASEI 431®.

References
(1) Jespersen L. et al., (2015), ‘Effect of Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei, L. casei 431® on immune response to influenza vaccination and upper respiratory tract infections in healthy adult volunteers: a randomized, double- blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study’. Am.J.Clin.Nutr., 101:1188-1196.
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Vitamin C and friendly bacteria supplements for immune support are generally safe for daily use by everyone, including children (from 1 year) and older people (1,2,3). However, they may not be appropriate for adults or children who are immune-compromised – read our safety information for more details. If you have a serious health condition, speak to your doctor before taking any supplement.

References
1. 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 2. Doron, S., & Snydman, D. R. (2015). Risk and safety of probiotics. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 60 Suppl 2(Suppl 2), S129–S134. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/civ085 3. Tomasz, B. et al, (2014). Long-term use of probiotics Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium has a prophylactic effect on the occurrence and severity of pouchitis: a randomized prospective study. BioMed research international, 2014, 208064. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/208064
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