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How do I check if my probiotic actually contains said bacteria ?

15th Jun 2016 05:38:27

Question from:James Sullivan

I wonder if some probiotic supplements actually contain the strains of bacteria mentioned on them. Is there anyway I could check that myself or pay some lab to do it for me ? By the way, I live in USA.

15th Jun 2016 06:35:35

David Wynick

University of Bristol
Posts: 4,230

it is possible that a lab might provide that sort of service on a commercial basis - you would need to search the internet to investigate that further.

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