BioFit Max Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BioFit Max against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
BioFit Max is a dietary supplement by Justified Laboratories with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BioFit Max by Justified Laboratories
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
BioFit Max contains six active ingredients. Three are Lactobacillus species — paracasei Lpc-37, plantarum LP-115, and acidophilus La-14 — which are live-culture probiotics that support gut bacteria.
The fourth is Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, another beneficial gut bacterium. Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) is a prebiotic fiber that feeds friendly bacteria.
Marine Polysaccharide Complex and a proprietary probiotic blend called Maktrek round out the formula. The remaining ingredients — cellulose, rice maltodextrin, and L-leucine — are inactive fillers and capsule material.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for L. acidophilus covers several conditions. It's rated Possibly Effective for irritable bowel syndrome, helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
For atopic disease (allergic conditions), the evidence suggests it's Possibly Ineffective. For acute respiratory distress syndrome, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it either way.
We don't hold effectiveness data for the other active ingredients in this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. That said, because it contains live organisms, there's a theoretical risk of infection in some patients — though most documented cases have occurred in people with serious underlying conditions.
Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea can happen when you combine multiple probiotics, but they're uncommon. Fructooligosaccharide is generally well tolerated at food amounts, though higher doses — especially supplement-level doses — can cause gas, bloating, and abdominal pain.
The safety data for supplement-strength FOS is limited, so check with your doctor first. No pregnancy or lactation data is on file for any ingredient in this product — talk with your healthcare provider if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take BioFit Max, check with your pharmacist if you use antibiotic drugs — timing matters. We couldn't verify interaction data for five of the six active ingredients, so run your exact medications through the checker on this page to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
BioFit Max is a six-ingredient probiotic supplement aimed at gut health. If you take antibiotics, you'll want to time them separately from this product.
Because we couldn't check several ingredients and safety data for some are limited, it's worth a quick conversation with your pharmacist before you start — especially if you have a serious underlying condition or are pregnant.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about BioFit Max, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Justified Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810077532577 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 276013 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BioFit Max by Justified Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 | 0 NP | -- |
| Fructooligosaccharide | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 | 0 NP | -- |
| Marine Polysaccharide Complex | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria MAKTREK | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Maltodextrin, L-Leucine
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take (2) capsules once daily. For best results take 20-30 minutes before a meal with an 8oz glass of water or as directed by your health care professional.
Formula
Probiotic-40 offers a balanced spectrum of live organisms, probiotic bacteria are critical for healthy digestion, help maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining, support proper intestinal motility and participate in the detoxification process.
This product is formulated with 40 billion CFU per 2 caps and to deliver a minimum potency of 20 billion CFU per 2 caps through the best by date.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Healthy gut flora support
General Statements
Contains 40 billion CFU
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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BioFit Max by Justified Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in BioFit Max by Justified Laboratories
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria MAKTREK
- › Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37
- › Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
- › Fructooligosaccharide
- › Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04
- › Marine Polysaccharide Complex
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Maltodextrin, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BioFit Max by Justified Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
BioFit Max by Justified Laboratories contains six active ingredients, one of which — Lactobacillus acidophilus — has documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is antibiotic drugs. Taking L. acidophilus at the same time as antibiotics is a Moderate interaction: the antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the probiotic, potentially making the probiotic less effective.
You'll want to space these out — ask your pharmacist for the right timing.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We could not check the interaction data for Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37, Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, Marine Polysaccharide Complex, or the proprietary Maktrek blend, because we don't hold monographs for those ingredients. Fructooligosaccharide, which we did check, has no interactions documented in our data.
Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to see if any of your prescriptions are affected before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in BioFit Max interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 6 ingredients in BioFit Max interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with BioFit Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in BioFit Max with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BioFit Max, from the product label.
Justified Laboratories
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- Justified Laboratories
- City
- Arlington
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 76011
- Phone Number
- 1-888-645-9404
- Web Address
- www.justifiedlaboratories.com
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The Full Monographs Behind BioFit Max’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, and there is reasonable evidence...
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph → Herb & supplement monographFructo-oligosaccharides (fos)
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are generally considered safe for most people in...
Read the full Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →Sources & How We Checked
BioFit Max's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 21 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
- Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
- Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
- Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
- Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
- Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
- Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
- Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
- Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
- Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
- Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
- Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
- Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
- Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.
See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →
Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
- Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
- Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
- Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
- Souza DDS, Tahan S, Weber TK, Araujo-Filho HB, de Morais MB. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial assessing the effect of fructooligosaccharides in infants with constipation. Nutrients. 2018;10(11). pii: E1602. PubMed
- Andermann TM, Fouladi F, Tamburini FB, et al. A Fructo-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Is Well Tolerated in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial. Transplant Cell Ther 2021;27(11):932. PubMed
- Dou Y, Yu X, Luo Y, Chen B, Ma D, Zhu J. Effect of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Human: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022;14(16):3298. PubMed
See these in context on the Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →
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