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Purica Purica - Probiotic Intensive G.I., 30 vcaps

Name: Purica Purica - Probiotic Intensive G.I., 30 vcaps
Brand: Purica
SKU: purica-probiotic-intensive-g-i
Price: 29.98 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Purica Probiotic Intensive G.I. - A patented blend of three unique clinical probiotic strains designed to promote a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Helps improve gut-related anxiety/discomfort in 6 weeks. Helps improve quality of life in patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Helps maintain healthy gut flora and promotes diversity of microbiome. Reduces occasional gas and bloating, and helps reduce symptoms of lactose intolerance such as abdominal pain and flatulence.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $29.98 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.

See member pricing on Purica Purica - Probiotic Intensive G.I.

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 reacts to high cfu blends, anyone whose gut acts up under pressure, someone with no fridge space to spare.

What the research supports

Three named strains combine for 3 billion CFU in one daily capsule. It's shelf-stable, and the 30-capsule bottle is a month.

This 3-strain blend was studied at 3 billion CFU a day.

Gas and bloating (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): These three strains occupy gut lining spots that gas-producing bacteria would otherwise use. Trials of this exact combination reported less bloating and better daily comfort within six weeks.
Bowel regularity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Lactobacillus plantarum strains help balance stool water content and transit speed through the gut. Human trials link this to firmer, more regular movements at counts similar to this capsule.
Gut flora diversity (evidence: limited, from mechanistic studies): These strains survive stomach acid and can be detected in stool while you keep taking them. Whether that translates into a broader, lasting shift in overall gut flora at this dose remains unproven.

Read the literature: Gas and bloating on PubMed, Bowel regularity on PubMed, Gut flora diversity on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Someone who reacts to high CFU blends: 3 billion split across three strains is a fraction of a 50 billion multi-strain, which is often what causes the first week of gas.
Anyone whose gut acts up under pressure: This combination was measured on day to day gut comfort over six weeks, not on stool counts.
Someone with no fridge space to spare: It is shelf stable, so it holds its count in a cupboard or a bag rather than needing cold storage.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone whose immune system is compromised: The label says not to use it. Live cultures are the wrong category in that situation, so ask a practitioner what is appropriate instead.
Someone wanting broad multi-species coverage: A blend carrying several Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species at a higher count covers more ground if the goal is rebuilding after a gut disruption.
Someone with severe or worsening symptoms: The label says to see a practitioner first, and a once daily capsule is not the thing to sort that out.

What to expect

Give it six weeks. That is the window this combination was studied over, and changes in gas and bloating usually surface somewhere in the second to fourth week rather than the first few days. Some people get more gas in the first week while things settle.

How it compares

Compared with a 50 billion CFU multi-strain probiotic: Three named strains at the count they were actually tested at together, instead of a large number spread across species that were never studied as a group. The tradeoff: Far fewer species and a much lower count, which is the wrong shape if broad coverage is what you are after.
Compared with a single strain Lactobacillus plantarum capsule: Two different plantarum strains plus Pediococcus acidilactici, tested as a combination rather than one organism carrying the whole job. The tradeoff: It costs more per capsule than a generic single strain, and the strain codes are the only reason to pay that.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Pediococcus acidilactici KABP™, Lactobacillus plantarum KABP™, Lactobacillus plantarum KABP™
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 30
Suggested use: Adults: One capsule per day. Take at least 2-3 hours before or after antibiotics.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Purica

How to take it

Adults: One capsule per day. 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 capsule contains

Pediococcus acidilactici KABP™: 0211 billion cfu
Lactobacillus plantarum KABP™: 0221 billion cfu
Lactobacillus plantarum KABP™: 0231 billion cfu

Non-medicinal ingredients

Hypromellose, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, d-manitol, dextrose, sodium ascorbate, sodium citrate, trehalose.

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 Purica - Probiotic Intensive G.I.

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.