Following are some of the characteristics that make a probiotic supplement good:
- 100% plant-based
- Shelf Stable—does not require refrigeration
- USDA Organic
- Non-caloric
- Can be taken safely with antibiotics
- No soy
- No gluten
- No dairy
- Allergen free
- Cruelty free
- Non-bloating
- The strain of friendly bacteria must survive the low pH of the stomach
- CFU counts are not important if the strain is robust and survives its long journey from the lab to your digestive system
- The pathogens that probiotic kills as based on actual studies