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Preferred Nutrition Preferred Nutrition - Probiotic 5 Billion Mixed Berry, 60 gummies

Name: Preferred Nutrition Preferred Nutrition - Probiotic 5 Billion Mixed Berry, 60 gummies
Brand: Preferred Nutrition
SKU: preferred-nutrition-probiotic-5-billion-mixed-berry
Price: 36.98 CAD
Availability: InStock

Preferred Nutrition Probiotic 5 Billion - Probiotic 5 Billion features clinically researched DE111® in delicious, berry-flavoured, vegan gummies. DE111 is a specialized strain of Bacillus subtilis subsp. inaquosorum that helps reduce occasional constipation or diarrhea. Just one gelatin-free gummy per day helps support digestive health and could promote favourable gut flora. No refrigeration required.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $36.98 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: someone who will not take a capsule daily, a probiotic that lives in a gym bag or desk, vegan and avoiding gelatin.

What the research supports

One berry gummy carries 5 billion CFU of a single spore-forming strain, Bacillus subtilis DE111. Sixty gummies is two months at one a day.

Human trials on this strain generally use about 1 billion CFU a day.

Digestive comfort (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Spore-forming Bacillus strains survive stomach acid and germinate in the gut, where trials link about 1 billion CFU daily to steadier stools and less occasional digestive upset.
Gut bacteria balance (evidence: limited, from small human trial, mechanistic study): DE111 produces modest, inconsistent shifts in gut bacteria on sequencing studies, so its main measured effect is on stool comfort rather than a whole-flora change.

Read the literature: Digestive comfort on PubMed, Gut bacteria balance on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Someone who will not take a capsule daily: 5 billion CFU of a strain with its own human trials, in a chew, which is a rare combination since most gummy probiotics cut the count to fit the format.
A probiotic that lives in a gym bag or desk: DE111 is spore forming, so heat and time on a shelf do not quietly kill it the way they do refrigerated strains.
Vegan and avoiding gelatin: Pectin set rather than gelatin, and the strain is a soil bacterium, so nothing in it is animal derived.

Look elsewhere if

Someone cutting added sugar: Tapioca syrup and cane sugar are what hold a gummy together. A DE111 capsule delivers the same strain with no sugar and usually costs less per day.
Someone who wants strain diversity: This is one strain. If broad coverage across the Lactobacillus family and Bifidobacterium is the goal, a multi-strain capsule at 10 to 30 billion is the right shape of product.
Anyone giving it to a young child: The dosing here is written for one gummy daily without a paediatric breakdown. Ask a practitioner about an age-appropriate dose and format before splitting or halving.

What to expect

Nothing immediate. Changes in regularity and day to day comfort build over two to four weeks of consistent use. Some people notice more gas in the first few days as things adjust. If six weeks of daily gummies changes nothing, a different strain is a more sensible next step than a higher count of this one.

How it compares

Compared with a refrigerated multi-strain Lactobacillus capsule: A spore coat means the count on this label survives a hot car, a suitcase and stomach acid, and it is a single strain you can actually look up rather than a blend tested only as a whole. The tradeoff: One strain instead of eight or ten, no Bifidobacterium at all, and a sugar base you would not get from a capsule.

Product details

Active ingredient: Bacillus subtilis subsp. inaquosorum DE111® (whole cell)
Ingredient form: gummies
Strength: 5 billion
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Chew 1 gummy daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take at least 2–3 hours before or after antibiotics.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISURA
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Preferred Nutrition

How to take it

Chew 1 gummy daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take at least 2–3 hours before or after antibiotics.

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 gummy contains

5 billion active cells* of the following specially cultured strain of probiotics:
Bacillus subtilis subsp. inaquosorum DE111® (whole cell): 5 billion CFU

Guaranteed minimum 5 billion active cells per gummy at expiry date.

CFU: colony forming units

Non-medicinal ingredients

Tapioca syrup, cane sugar, natural flavours, pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, black carrot juice, corn starch, coconut oil, carnauba wax, maltodextrin.

Free from

Contains no artificial preservatives, colours, or sweeteners; no dairy, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or genetically modified genes or proteins. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. Shelf Stable

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 Preferred Nutrition - Probiotic 5 Billion Mixed Berry

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.