Bio-Kult FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions
Bio-Kult is on a Maltodextrin base (derived from corn), with a guaranteed minimum probiotic count of 10 billion CFUs per gram. The capsule size is 200 mg, hence 2 billion active probiotics per capsule.
1. Is Bio-Kult suitable for vegetarians?
Bio-Kult Probiotics does not contain any meat-based materials and is enclosed in a vegetable capsule.
2. What is the concentration of Bio-Kult?
10 billion CFU/gram, which equates to 2 billion per capsule.
3. Can Bio-Kult be taken during pregnancy?
Bio-Kult contains naturally occurring beneficial microorganisms which have been previously shown to be safe to take during pregnancy. However, we would always recommend that advice should be sought from your GP/Health Care Practitioner whenever taking supplements.
4. Is there any situation when Bio-Kult should not be taken?
Bio-Kult should be prescribed at the discretion of the Health Care Practitioner for pregnant women, milk allergies, and in cases of immunosuppression.
5. I’m lactose intolerant. Can I take Bio-Kult?
Bio-Kult contains probiotic strains that have been shown to produce lactase, the enzyme needed to break down lactose, which is usually lacking in people intolerant to lactose. Bio-Kult contains traces of milk products at a level which would not affect lactose intolerance sufferers.
6. I have an allergy to milk. Can I take Bio-Kult?
Bio-Kult contains traces of milk that would not affect lactose intolerant sufferers, but if you have an
allergy to milk, we would suggest you talk to your practitioner before taking Bio-Kult.
7. Are there any side effects from taking Bio-Kult?
Bio-Kult contains a high concentration of beneficial microorganisms. If there is a pathogenic overload in your gut, and you start off with a high dose of Bio-Kult, in a small number of people a ‘die-off’ side effect, such as bloating, may be experienced for a few days.
8. What are the 14 strains of beneficial bacteria contain in BioKult?
1. Lactobacillus acidophilus
2. Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus
3. Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis
4. Lactobacillus casei
5. Lactobacillus helveticus
6. Lactobacillus plantarum
7. Lactobacillus rhamnosus
8. Lactobacillus salivarius ssp. salivarius
9. Bifidobacterium breve
10. Bifidobacterium bifidum
11 Bifidobacterium infantis
12. Bifidobacterium longum
13. Bacillus subtilis
14. Streptococcus thermophilus
9. Where can I buy BioKult probiotics?
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