Every Day EXTRA Probiotics

Recommended use

• For best results take 1 capsule daily, preferably with breakfast.
• If desired, or professionally directed, can be increased to 2 capsules a day.
• Can be used on an ongoing basis.
• Suitable from 12 months onwards. For those unable to swallow capsules, the capsule can be opened and the contents mixed into cool food or drinks.
• Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.

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.

Customer Questions

All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.

Is it OK to take a probiotic every day?

Yes, it is safe, and often advisable, to take a daily high-strength probiotic supplement. Good bacteria only colonize in the gut for a few weeks, but research ^1,2,3 suggests that taking regular probiotic supplements helps to maintain gut health and the microbiome.

When, and how, should I take probiotics?

“What time should I take probiotics?” and “Should I take probiotic with or without food?” are common questions, especially when taking high strength live cultures. It’s best to take your probiotics at breakfast time, as this is when stomach acidity is at its most neutral. Taking them with food further helps to buffer the acid and assist the passage of the live cultures into the gut. If you miss breakfast, just take with another meal or snack.

How long should you take probiotics for?

You can choose to take specific probiotic strains at certain times, for example during pregnancy, after antibiotics, or during the winter flu season. However, many people feel better when taking daily high-strength probiotics to complement their natural gut bacteria, especially if they have ongoing health conditions.  Research ^1,3 suggests that long-term daily use is fine, with no risk of dependency.

How do I choose the best probiotic for adults?

Choose well-researched, shelf-stable probiotic supplements, guaranteed to reach the gut alive and containing strains researched for your needs. Consider if you want a high strength probiotic supplement, or one with added prebiotic fibre. Read customer reviews to help you decide. For example, Optibac Every Day EXTRA is a high-strength probiotic supplement without added FOS fibres, and is particularly suitable for adults with IBS.

What strength of probiotic should I take?

With probiotics, ‘more’ is not always ‘better’, though some people do better on high-strength supplements. But it’s still more important to choose high strength supplements with probiotic strains featured in multiple gold standard clinical trials, where the research is relevant to your needs. High quality probiotic supplements like Optibac Every Day EXTRA contain the same number of billions used in supporting clinical trials^4,5.

References

1. Mimura, T. et al. (2004). 'Once daily high dose probiotic therapy (VSL#3) for maintaining remission in recurrent or refractory pouchitis'. Gut, 53(1): 108-114
2. Morelli L et al., 2004. 'Utilisation of the intestinal tract as a delivery system for urogenital probiotics'. Journal of clinical gastroenterology; 38(6): 107-110
3. Jacobsen et al., 1999. 'Screening of probiotic activities of 47 strains of Lactobacillus spp. by in vitro techniques and evaluation of the colonisation ability of 5 selected strains in humans'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology; 65 (11): 4949-4956
4. Sanders ME, Klaenhammer TR. Invited review. The scientific basis of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM functionality as a probiotic. J Dairy Sci. 2001;84(2):319-331. doi:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(01)74481-5

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.

This is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and 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 acidophilus NCFM^®, Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37^®, Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07^®, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04^®; micro-crystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.

Each capsule contains 20 billion CFU. Guaranteed until the date of expiry.

Suitability

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Dairy free
• Gluten free
• Soy free
• Suitable in pregnancy
• Suitable for breastfeeding
• Yeast free
• GMO free
• Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives
• No chemicals or parabens

Following the taxonomic updates published in April 2020, a reclassification has been proposed for the L.paracasei species, and the paracasei strain in Every Day EXTRA may therefore now also be known as Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei Lpc-37^®, or still indeed as L. paracasei Lpc-37^® for short.

Customer reviews

• Your product is worth it’s weight in gold! Digestive problems sorted, appetite great, l am also in good spirits, THANK YOU. Liz Cowie

  Elizabeth Cowie - 21st September 2022

• I wasn't sure whether to choose Every Day Extra or Max having tried the basic which helped sooth the system a bit but not as much as I would like. I emailed the advice team and received a thorough and helpful reply in which the pros and cons of each was pointed out. I have gone for Extra which has helped a lot.

  Anne - 22nd June 2022

• Very nice and great support of Camilla great medicine

  Shabana Jamshed - 28th May 2022

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USA Shipping

Coronavirus Update

We ship all USA orders from our warehouse in Hampshire in the UK. Due to the ongoing global pandemic many US, European and Worldwide postal routes are seeing increased transit times. Delivery times provided on this site are therefore a guide and not a guarantee. Express Services largely remain unaffected however these routes are typically subject to local tax and duties at customs.

USA standard shipping: $4.99

International postal order - typically deatched and delivered within 5-10 working days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $100.

USA express shipping: $6.99

We use DHL and orders are typically dispatched and delivered within 2-5 working days.

Good to know

• We'll send you an email to confirm once your parcel has been dispatched.
• For delivery queries, please email enquiries@optibacprobiotics.com. 
• We are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
• Product prices on this website are always shown in US dollars (USD $) and exclude tax - tax is not applicable as orders are fulfilled from the UK.

Worldwide Delivery

• We deliver to more than 50 countries.
• Shipping is charged at cost - please note that duties may apply.
• Please allow 3-7 working days for delivery within Europe and 5-12 days to all other destinations. Includes order tracking.  
• If you are located within the United Kingdom or Europe, we recommended switching to our UK website.
• International deliveries might currently take a little longer due to the global coronavirus situation. Please refer to the webpage of our international delivery provider DHL to confirm the number of days it takes to receive your order and whether they currently ship to your country.
• Most international delivery prices are dependent on the size and weight of your order and where it is being sent. You'll be shown the final price of shipping in the checkout, before payment, once we have your address and order details.
• Long distance shipping and short-term exposure to high temperatures will not compromise the viability of our products. Customers living in very hot countries should store the products out of direct sunlight and refrigerate if the option is available.

For more details regarding international orders, currency conversion and applicable tax for orders outside the USA, please take a look at our delivery FAQ.