Probiotic Acidophilus Xtra
Sundown Naturals
Overview
The effectiveness of Probiotic Acidophilus Xtra is difficult to fully assess due to the proprietary blend, which does not disclose the individual amounts of each probiotic strain. While the product states "40 million live cells per serving," this total is exceptionally low for a multi-strain probiotic, making it unlikely to provide significant clinical benefits for each included strain.
The Good
Contains commonly recognized probiotic strains.
Free of many common allergens (No Artificial Color, Flavor, Sweetener, Preservatives, Sugar, Starch, Milk, Lactose, Soy, Gluten, Wheat, Yeast, Fish).
Vegetarian formula.
The Bad
Proprietary blend means individual probiotic strain amounts are not disclosed.
Extremely low total CFU count of 40 million live cells per serving, far below clinically studied effective doses for most probiotic benefits.
Lack of specific strain identification (e.g., Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019) prevents direct comparison to research.
Is it for you?
Best For: Probiotic strains are generally recognized as safe for healthy individuals., Mild gastrointestinal discomfort (gas, bloating) can occur, especially when starting supplementation.
Skip If: You're on blood thinners or have food allergies