Probiotics
About Probiotics supplements in NZ
Probiotic supplements contain live beneficial bacteria that support gut health, digestion, and immune function. The gut microbiome plays a key role in overall health, and modern diets, stress, and antibiotic use can all disrupt the balance of gut bacteria. A quality probiotic helps restore and maintain this balance.
Probiotics — Frequently Asked Questions
Improvements in digestion, reduced bloating, more regular bowel movements, and better energy are common signs a probiotic is working. Some people notice changes within a week, for others it takes 4–6 weeks of consistent use.
CFU (colony forming units) count indicates the number of live bacteria per dose. 1–10 billion CFU is suitable for general gut health maintenance. Higher doses (10–100 billion) may be appropriate for specific therapeutic purposes. Strain diversity matters as much as CFU count.
Taking probiotics with a meal or 30 minutes before eating provides some buffering from stomach acid, which can improve survival of bacteria through the digestive tract. However, most modern strains are acid-resistant and can be taken any time.