Travel Abroad

20 capsules |20 days' supply

Hannah Glithero DipION Nutritional Therapist
Holidays and travelling can be a really worrying time for some, so, for peace of mind, I recommend popping these in your case before jetting off.
Hannah Glithero
Hannah Glithero DipION Nutritional Therapist

Who is it for?

Travel Abroad contains highly researched live cultures expertly formulated for travel, including the renowned Saccharomyces boulardii scientifically trialled in thousands of travellers across the globe. Suitable alongside travel medications and for a range of climate conditions.

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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

Key benefits

Live cultures for travel abroad

  • Highly researched & extensively studiedContains Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria & Saccharomyces strains proven to reach the gut alive and complement the body’s natural gut bacteria
  • With renowned Saccharomyces boulardiiOne of the world’s most researched live cultures strains, this friendly yeast has been scientifically trialled in thousands of travellers across the globe
  • Developed for worldwide travelExpertly formulated with live culture strains shown to survive in a range of climate conditions including higher temperatures, giving travellers the increased confidence to enjoy their holidays worry-free
  • Great for countries like Mexico, Thailand and IndiaOur customers told us so! Travel Abroad has also been taken to Europe, Egypt, Australia, Kenya and beyond
  • Suitable alongside travel medicationsOur live cultures for travel do not interfere with antimalarials or travel vaccinations so are safe to take together
  • Easy to pack in your suitcaseComes in a small jar and the capsules contain shelf stable live cultures guaranteed until expiry
  • From the UK's most recommended brandOptibac is the brand of friendly bacteria supplements most recommended by UK consumers

Optibac Probiotics strains

  • Saccharomyces boulardii
  • Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52
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Louise Mason
Louise Mason BA(Hons) DipCNM Nutritional Therapist, DipCNM Naturopath, mANP
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Why choose us?

We are the UK's most trusted & recommended brand of friendly bacteria supplements as determined in an independent survey of 1000 people 

We use the most researched strains of friendly bacteria in the world with each supplement designed to target individual needs and life stages.

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    Recommended use

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

    • Take 1 capsule daily with food, preferably breakfast, starting 3-5 days before departure, continuing during travel abroad and for a few days upon return from travel, or as professionally directed.
    • For anyone unable to swallow capsules, the content of the capsules may be mixed with a cold meal or beverage.
    • Drink plenty of water with your course of live cultures.

    Storage

    • 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 away from direct sunlight.

    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, 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 diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 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.

    Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking 'Travel Abroad'.

  • Ingredients

    Live Cultures

    • Saccharomyces boulardii
    • Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175
    • Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11
    • Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52

    Ingredients

    • Stabiliser: potato starch
    • Live cultures: Saccharomyces boulardiiLactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11, Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175, Lactobacillus acidophilus/helveticus Rosell-52
    • Vegetarian capsule: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
    • Anti-caking agent: vegetable magnesium stearate; antioxidant: ascorbic acid.

    Each capsule guarantees 5 billion live cultures.

    Suitable for vegan diets.

    Following the taxonomic updates by a global team of scientists and published in April 2020, a reclassification has been advised for the L. rhamnosus species. The rhamnosus strain in 'Travel Abroad' may therefore now also be known as Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11.

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

    Free UK Delivery over £10 
    Free standard UK delivery is automatically applied at the checkout when you spend £10.

    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, order before 2pm (Tracked): £6.95 
    Allow 1-2 working day delivery to most of the UK*. Orders placed on Friday will be delivered on Monday (next working day). Requires signature.

    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. 

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    • 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.

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    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 Steed PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Biology and Helen Morton BSc (Hons) DipION Nutritional Therapist

New environments, hot and humid temperatures, unfamiliar foods, swimming, change of routine, disrupted sleep – travelling can be very challenging for us at times, and for our gut bacteria! Taking live cultures for travel can help to complement the gut bacteria1,2 and keep it in balance whilst you’re away, allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself. Optibac Travel Abroad is one of the best friendly bacteria supplements for travel as it’s specially designed for travelling abroad – it doesn’t require refrigeration and contains live cultures strains researched for travellers’ needs3,4. A good gut feeling means a great holiday!

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Yes, Optibac Travel Abroad now has a great new vegan formulation! It’s also gluten and sugar-free, and suitable for everyone over the age of 4 years (pregnant women should consult with a doctor before use). The capsules are very easy to swallow, or if desired, they can be opened, and the contents popped into cool, non-acidic drinks. These unique features combine to make it one of the easiest and best live cultures travel supplements to use for the whole family!

We recommend that our Optibac Travel Abroad are taken for at least 3-5 days before departing on your foreign travels. This allows time for the live cultures to reach the gut and begin to complement the natural gut bacteria1,2. With this in mind, 20 capsules is usually plenty for someone taking a 2 week trip.

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As travelling can be more fun for you than it is for your stomach, it makes good sense to give your gut some love in the days before your trip. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol; eat foods containing plenty of natural fibre, such as beans, pulses, and whole grains, and begin to take your live cultures travel supplement. It is fine to use Travel Abroad in combination with your usual daily live cultures supplement. Take friendly bacteria regularly in between your foreign trips to keep your gut bacteria in balance.

The best friendly bacteria supplement for travel is one which has been designed especially for travelling, and contains live cultures which have been specifically researched and selected for that purpose1,2,3. Optibac Travel Abroad is a highly researched live cultures food supplement expertly formulated for travel. The premium strains in this specialist travel product include the renowned Saccharomyces boulardii, scientifically trialled in thousands of travellers1 and proven to reach the gut alive to complement the gut bacteria. Travel Abroad is suitable for use alongside travel medications and in warmer climates, giving holiday-goers the confidence to enjoy their adventures worry-free.

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You certainly can! Optibac Travel Abroad doesn't require refrigeration as its shelf-stable live cultures strains can survive higher temperatures1,2 (just keep out of direct sunlight when possible). This makes Optibac Travel Abroad one of the best live cultures supplements for destinations such as India, Egypt, or Mexico.

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If you choose a friendly bacteria travel supplement from a UK live cultures specialist like Optibac, then you can be confident that the live cultures are extensively researched and suitable for travel to warmer countries1,2 (keep out of direct sunlight where possible). This means it’s one of the best friendly bacteria supplements for places like India, Mexico, Thailand, Egypt, or the Caribbean. This shelf stable travel supplement is designed to be super-easy to take when travelling – just pop it in your suitcase or backpack and you’re good to go!

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