Genestra Genestra - HMF Neuro Probiotic Formula, 60 caps

Genestra HMF Neuro - A moderate probiotic that temporarily modifies gut flora. A unique preparation containing five strains of various strains and species of proprietary human-sourced Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria to help maintain the integrity and health of the intestinal tract. Along with the amino acid L-glutamine.

Genestra Genestra - HMF Neuro Probiotic Formula, 60 caps

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $59.78 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.

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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: rebuilding gut flora after a course of antibiotics, someone who wants a specific documented strain blend, comfortable with a fridge-stored probiotic routine.

What the research supports

Two capsules a day deliver 24 billion CFU across five strains plus 500 mg of L-glutamine. The bottle of 60 lasts a month.

Gut-lining trials on glutamine typically use 5 grams or more daily.

Gut flora (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews)
These strains compete with less helpful bacteria for space in the gut, and multi-strain blends at 10 to 20 billion CFU show real shifts in gut flora composition in human trials.
Gut lining (evidence: limited, from mechanistic studies, small clinical trials)
Glutamine is the preferred fuel for the cells lining your gut, but most human trials showing a benefit use several grams a day, well above the 250 mg in one capsule here.
Mood (evidence: limited, from mechanistic studies, small clinical trials)
Certain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains signal to the brain through the gut-nerve pathway, and some are linked to mood and stress in small trials. Evidence for this specific blend is not established.

Read the literature: Gut flora on PubMed, Gut lining on PubMed, Mood on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Rebuilding gut flora after a course of antibiotics
The five-strain 12 billion CFU per capsule blend is designed to temporarily modify gut flora during and after disruption.
Someone who wants a specific documented strain blend
CUL-60, CUL-21, CUL-63, CUL-34 and CUL-20 are named, characterized strains rather than a generic species-only label.
Comfortable with a fridge-stored probiotic routine
This product requires refrigeration to keep the listed CFU count viable through the bottle's life.

Look elsewhere if

Wants something that travels or sits in a bag all day
A shelf-stable probiotic in a blister pack. Live cultures lose count in heat, and a bottle left in a warm bag is where the number on the label stops being true.

What to expect

Most people who notice a difference report changes in regularity or digestive comfort within one to three weeks of consistent twice-daily use. There is nothing to feel directly from the L-glutamine at this dose, and general gut flora support is a maintenance effect rather than a fast, obvious one.

How it compares

Compared with a shelf-stable multi-strain probiotic
This blend uses refrigeration to protect CFU viability at the stated 12 billion per capsule dose rather than relying on overfill to compensate for room-temperature decline. The tradeoff: You lose the convenience of tossing it in a bag or taking it while travelling without a cooler.
Compared with a single-strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG product
This offers five strains across two genera instead of one, aiming at broader gut flora coverage plus glutamine for the intestinal lining. The tradeoff: A single well-studied strain at high CFU can have more direct clinical evidence behind it than a proprietary multi-strain blend.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients
Probiotic Consortium, Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 & CUL-21), Lactobacillus rhamnosus (CUL-63), L-glutamine
Ingredient form
caps
Servings per container
60
Suggested use
Take 1 capsule 2 times daily with meals or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture
Canada
Independent testing
independent labs (NSF GMP-certified facility)
Certifications
Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place
Brand
Genestra

How to take it

Take 1 capsule 2 times daily with meals or as directed by a health care practitioner.

  • 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

Each vegetable capsule contains

Probiotic Consortium
12 billion CFU
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 & CUL-21)
6 billion CFU
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (CUL-63)
4 billion CFU
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) & Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20)
2 billion CFU
L-glutamine
250 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Hypromellose, sunflower lecithin, silica, cellulose. Ingredients used to maintain viability of probiotics (dipotassium phosphate, monopotassium phosphate, trehalose, sucrose, maltodextrin).

Free from

Contains no artificial colours or flavours, gluten, soy, dairy, FOS, GMOs. Vegan. Refrigeration Required

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 Genestra - HMF Neuro Probiotic Formula

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.