Optibac Pregnancy Probiotics 30 tablets EXPIRY 06/2024

Probiotics suitable for pregnancy

Especially for pregnant women, from conception through to birth and early motherhood, to help support digestive and immune function and vaginal health, as well as general well-being*.

• Probiotics in pregnancy Contains well-researched probiotic strains trialled specifically in women and shown to support gut, immune and vaginal health during pregnancy, when breastfeeding, and post-birth.
• Scientifically proven All three strains have been shown to survive to reach the gut, and L. rhamnosus HN001 and L. acidophilus La-14® also reach the vaginal tract
• For the gut and vagina These strains have been shown to complement the bacteria natural to the gut and vaginal areas
• With FOS fibres A synbiotic supplement containing 12 billion live bacterial cultures in combination with 30mg prebiotic FOS
• Immune effects Maternal supplementation of L. rhamnosus HN001 may have beneficial immune effects for mother and baby, and has been shown to stimulate immunological responses 
• A more natural option These probiotics for pregnancy are vegan, gluten free for those with coeliac disease, and made with absolutely no artificial flavorings or colorings
• Easy and convenient Daily pregnancy probiotic in an easy-to-swallow capsule, with no need for refrigeration

Probiotic strains

• Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001
• Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14^®
• Bifidobacterium lactis HN019

Added nutrients

• Prebiotic FOS

Recommended use

Food supplement suitable for pregnant women from conception through to birth and for breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women post birth with the following recommendations:

• Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with breakfast.
• For those unable to swallow capsules, open and mix contents with a cool drink / food.
• Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.
• May be taken on an ongoing basis or as professionally directed.
• For best results use daily.

Optibac Probiotics Pregnancy is a safe probiotic for breastfeeding moms.

Supporting Information

Morning sickness and/or nausea is a common symptom in pregnancy and therefore pregnant women often prefer taking supplements in the form of capsules. To make taking Pregnancy capsules as easy as possible, we recommend tilting the head forward to swallow the capsule. Details below:

• When swallowing tablets, it’s common to put the tablet in your mouth, drink some water and tilt your head back to swallow it (i.e. look up before swallowing). Doing this uses the weight of the tablet to move it to the back of the throat and makes it easier to swallow successfully.
• With a capsule, however, this won’t work because of the air inside it. Instead, while the capsule and water are in the mouth, we recommend to look down before swallowing. This will buoy the capsule to the top of the water (back of the throat) and make it easier to swallow, particularly if morning sickness and/or nausea are a problem for the individual.

Storage instructions

• For best results, do not remove desiccant sachet from the glass jar and close lid firmly after each use.
• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and out of direct sunlight. For maximum potency, can be refrigerated after opening.

Safety

Probiotics are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care. Keep out of reach of children.

Gut health supplements are not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If taking probiotic supplements for gut health, note that these should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are taking any medications or have a serious medical condition, consult a doctor before use. Optibac supplements will not cause dependency and may be used on an ongoing basis.

Ingredients 

Probiotic blend: Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001, Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14^®, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019; corn starch; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule; Prebiotic (FOS 30mg); vegetable magnesium stearate

Each capsule guarantees 12 billion CFU.