Flora Flora - Super 8 Plus Probiotic, 60 vcaps
Flora Super 8 Plus Probiotic (Formerly Udo's Choice Super 8 Plus Probiotic) - Contains not less than 25 Billion Viable Cells in a Vegetarian Capsule. While most people assume they have a healthy intestinal tract, lifestyle and environmental factors can compromise the digestive system. This allows undesirable bacteria to take hold and cause problems. Such factors may include poor eating habits, chlorinated drinking water, stress, the use of antibiotics in food production and medical treatments, and a number of other factors, including health problems and simply aging, which can greatly reduce the number of friendly bacteria in the body.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $51.88 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Researched strains
- Specific, studied strains at counts high enough to reach your gut.
- Guaranteed live cultures
- Potency held through the end of shelf life, not just at manufacture.
- Digestive balance
- Supports regularity, bloating and a healthy gut barrier.
Best suited to: recovering gut flora after a course of antibiotics, someone with occasional bloating or irregularity, people who keep a fridge handy for supplements.
What the research supports
Eight Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains in one capsule, totalling 25 billion CFU. The bottle of 60 lasts one to two months depending on dose.
Trials commonly use 10 to 50 billion CFU a day.
- Regularity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews)
- These strains crowd out less helpful bacteria and produce short-chain fatty acids that support the gut lining. Trials on multi-strain blends show modest, fairly consistent gains in stool frequency and consistency.
- Gut recovery (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews)
- Certain prescribed treatments can wipe out large portions of gut bacteria along with what they're meant to clear. Combined Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains are among the better studied options for rebuilding those populations afterward.
- Bloating (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trials)
- Effects on trapped gas and bloating depend on which strains you have and how your gut reacts to them individually. Trials are mixed, with some showing real benefit and others showing no difference from placebo.
Read the literature: Regularity on PubMed, Gut recovery on PubMed, Bloating on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- recovering gut flora after a course of antibiotics
- the eight-strain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium mix is built for broad repopulation rather than one narrow function.
- someone with occasional bloating or irregularity
- 25 billion CFU of mixed Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains is a solid general-purpose dose for daily gut support.
- people who keep a fridge handy for supplements
- this formula requires refrigeration to protect strain viability, so it suits a stay-home routine over travel.
Look elsewhere if
- frequent travelers without fridge access
- look for a shelf-stable probiotic strain like Bacillus coagulans that doesn't depend on refrigeration for potency.
- someone targeting a specific documented strain for a specific issue
- a single-strain product at a higher dose of that exact strain will match research protocols more closely than an eight-strain blend.
- anyone who won't refrigerate consistently
- a room-temperature stable probiotic will hold its CFU count better under inconsistent storage.
What to expect
Most people notice changes in regularity or digestive comfort within one to four weeks of daily use, taken after a meal. This isn't a same-day effect: it depends on the new strains establishing themselves in an already-colonized gut.
How it compares
- Compared with a single high-CFU strain like Lactobacillus rhamnosus alone
- this blend spreads coverage across eight strains and two genera instead of concentrating on one function. The tradeoff: you lose the higher single-strain dose that some specific research protocols use.
- Compared with a shelf-stable probiotic that skips refrigeration
- refrigerated strains like these are generally chosen to preserve a higher guaranteed viable count through the shelf life. The tradeoff: you have to manage cold storage, which is inconvenient for travel or a bag left in a hot car.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122, Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-111, Lactobacillus plantarum HA-119, Lactobacillus casei HA-108 and 4 more
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Servings per container
- 60
- Suggested use
- Take 1-3 capsules daily after meals or on a full stomach. Gluten Free Refrigeration Required
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- NPA and QAI (third-party certified)
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Flora
How to take it
Take 1-3 capsules daily after meals or on a full stomach. Gluten Free Refrigeration Required
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
1 vegetable capsule contains
- Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122
- 11.25 billion
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-111
- 6.25 billion
- Lactobacillus plantarum HA-119
- 1.75 billion
- Lactobacillus casei HA-108
- 0.75 billion
- Bifidobacterium bifidum HA-132
- 1.5 billion
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-114
- 2.5 billion
- Bifidobacterium longum HA-135
- 0.75 billion
- Lactobacillus salivarius HA-118
- 0.25 billion
Non-medicinal ingredients
Ascorbic acid, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, potato starch and hypromellose.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- If taking antibiotics, separate doses by 2 to 3 hours.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Flora - Super 8 Plus Probiotic
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.