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What is VSL 3?
VSL 3 is is an ultra high dose probiotic supplement that contains 450 billion cells of 8 probiotic strains per serving.
Other Features
Capsules are easily dissolved by the digestive juices of the stomach. VSL3 does not have an enteric coating to protect the capsules until they get into the colon. It also does not have any prebiotic.
VSL3 has 8 different probiotic strains.
Artificial Dyes or Coloring
VSL 3 has no dyes or artificial ingredients .
Summary:
VSL3 has one of the highest doses of probiotic and 8 different strains. It has no prebiotic and no enteric coating.
ProbioticsDB.com Ingredient Analysis:
Criteria | Our Comments | |
Prebiotics | Prebiotics are a food source for probiotics. VSL3 does not come with any prebiotics. | |
8 | Number of Probiotic Strains | There are thousands of different kinds of organisms living in your colon. Some are more helpful than others. VSL 3 has 8 strains which is more than most probiotic supplements. |
450
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Number of CFUs (in billions) | VSL 3 has an astronomical 450 billion CFUs! |
Enteric Coating | Digestive juices may destroy many probiotic organisms. An enteric coating or delayed-release system that releases probiotics in the colon instead of the stomach may help keep them alive. VSL 3 does not have an enteric coating. | |
No artificial coloring or dyes | VSL3 does not have any dyes or coloring. |
VSL 3 Ingredients
Supplement Facts Serving Size 2 Capsules |
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Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
Streptococcus thermophilus Bifidobacteria breve Bifidobacteria longum Bifidobacteria infantis Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus paracasei Lactobacillus delbreuckii subspecies bulgaricus |
450 billion CFU | * |
Other ingredients: Maltose, silicon dioxide
Mary Miller
/ March 24, 2012I am taking levothyroxine would VSL#3 be safe for me? My Endocrinologist thinks ok? Are these also a diet pill and can be purchased over counter or need a RX?
CAROL PETRAKOS
/ April 11, 2012WHERE CAN I GET VSL#3 THROUGH MAIL ORDER OR AT A LOCAL STORE. I WOULD ALSO APPRECIATE KNOWING THE COST. THANK YOU.
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