Pure Encapsulations Probiotic 5

Pure Encapsulations · Capsule · 5 mg

Price/day

€0.70

Dose

5 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€42.00

Transparency Index

8.3/10

Recommended A very well-tolerated base probiotic for those who need to avoid FODMAPs.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

The included Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains are backed by digestive and immune research, though CFU count is moderate.

Value for money 7.0/10

At €0.70 per day, acceptable for a hypoallergenic product with 60 servings.

Product quality 9.0/10

Pure Encapsulations is quality-certified and uses nitrogen-flushed filling for stability.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Each strain listed with CFU count and identification number.

Third-party testing 8.0/10

In-house COAs plus external testing for heavy metals and potency.

Product Description

Probiotic 5 combines B. bifidum, B. longum, L. acidophilus, L. paracasei, and L. rhamnosus. No dairy, no gluten, no fillers except a hypoallergenic potato starch carrier.

What We Like

Free from inulin, soy, and fructose — ideal for histamine-sensitive individuals
DRcaps reliably survive stomach acid
Well-documented strains (BB-06, LA-14, etc.)

What We’re Missing

Only 5 billion CFU — on the low side for acute use
No prebiotic complex for long-term colonization support

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule daily between meals with water. For therapeutic use, increase to 2 capsules and maintain consistently for 4 weeks.

Other Probiotics products

Pure Encapsulations Probiotic G.I.

8.4/10

Recommended

Jarrow Ideal Bowel Support 299v

7.8/10

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NOW Foods Probiotic-10 25 Billion

7.7/10

Recommended

Nutrimmun MyBIOTIK Pur Pulver

7.3/10

Acceptable

Ingredient dossier

Probiotics are live microorganisms with strain-specific effects. Strong evidence for antibiotic diarrhea and IBS; product quality varies dramatically.

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