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Florify Daily Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitality For Life

Florify Daily Probiotic label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Florify Daily Probiotic 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Florify Daily Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Vitality For Life with 8 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, 879 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin D, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Florify Daily Probiotic by Vitality For Life

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 8 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (62.50 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Florify Daily Probiotic contains 8 ingredients, including a proprietary blend of live probiotic bacteria and vitamin D. The active ingredients are five strains of beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lacticaseibacillus casei, and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei), vitamin D to support bone and immune health, fructooligosaccharides (a type of carbohydrate that feeds beneficial bacteria), and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis.

The remaining ingredients are inactive—microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, pectin, glycerol, purified water, silicon dioxide, and calcium stearate—used to form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promotes healthy immune and digestive systems.
  • We looked for evidence on: Abdominal pain, Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Bacterial vaginosis, Clostridioides difficile infection, Colic — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Bacterial vaginosis.
  • Also on file: Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei is rated "Possibly Effective" for Atopic dermatitis (eczema).

The effectiveness data on file shows vitamin D is effective for treating vitamin D deficiency conditions like rickets, osteomalacia, renal bone disease, and hypoparathyroidism. For the probiotic strains, the evidence is more mixed.

Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei are rated possibly effective for conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, eczema, and upper respiratory infections, though the evidence isn't conclusive. Lacticaseibacillus casei and fructooligosaccharides don't have reliable evidence in our data to rate their effectiveness for the conditions studied.

If you're taking this product for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum Lacticaseibacillus Rhamnosus Lacticaseibacillus Casei Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei Vitamin D Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 7 of the 7 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 7 of 7.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 7 of 7.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Vitamin D is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, but very high doses over long periods can cause toxicity with symptoms like excessive blood calcium (hypercalcemia), weak bones, or reduced growth in children. The probiotic strains are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though live microorganisms do carry a small theoretical risk of infection in people with very weakened immune systems or serious illness.

Uncommon side effects from the probiotics or fructooligosaccharides include mild gastrointestinal symptoms—bloating, gas, stomach discomfort, or loose stools. These typically resolve on their own.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data for most of these ingredients isn't on file; if you're pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum Lacticaseibacillus Rhamnosus Lacticaseibacillus Casei Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei Vitamin D Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 6 of the 7 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Vitamin D, Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei, Lacticaseibacillus Casei, Lacticaseibacillus Rhamnosus, among others.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 880 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Florify Daily Probiotic, double-check if you're on antibiotic drugs (Moderate severity)—these can kill the live probiotics and make them less effective, so you'll need to space them apart. If you take thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide, verapamil, diltiazem, digoxin, atorvastatin, or any psoriasis or aluminum-containing medication, those also interact with the vitamin D in this product at Moderate severity.

Mention this product to your pharmacist so they can review your full medication list.

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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.

This product combines probiotics with vitamin D. It's worth considering if you're looking to support digestive or immune health and you don't take antibiotics or heart medications regularly.

If you take any prescription drugs—especially blood pressure or heart meds, antibiotics, or cholesterol drugs—check them against the interaction tool first. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a weakened immune system, are pregnant, or take multiple medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 7 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Florify Daily Probiotic, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitality For Life
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 331651
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Florify Daily Probiotic by Vitality For Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend62.5 mg--
Vitamin D5 mcg25%
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Fructooligosaccharides50 mg--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum0 NP--
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus0 NP--
Lacticaseibacillus casei0 NP--
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei0 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pectin, Glycerol, Water, Purified, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Promotes healthy immune and digestive systems

Acid-resistant, vegetarian capsules enhance ingredient stability and provide optimal delivery timing.

Gluten-free

Vegetarian

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

AM Directions: Take one capsule daily.

Storage

To maximize shelf life and product performance, we recommend refrigeration.

Formula

Probiotic Powerhouse 11 billion guaranteed active cultures help replenish the natural balance in your digestive tract 9 diverse probiotic strains help improve the absorption of nutrients and protect against occasional stomach upsets Promote a healthy immune system with clinically tested probiotics and vitamin D

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Precautions

Made in a facility that also processes daily, shellfish, and soy.

Consult your physician before taking any this product if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing, under a doctor's care, taking medications, or administering to children under the age of 18.

Consult your physician before taking any this product if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing, under a doctor's care, taking medications, or administering to children under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

If you experience an adverse reaction, stop use and see your doctor. Tamper-evident inner seal; if broken do not accept.

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.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Florify Daily Probiotic by Vitality For Life

These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 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

62.5 mg per serving

Vitamin D

Interacts with
715 drugs
5 mcg per serving Form: Cholecalciferol

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people,...

Vitamin D monograph & interactions

Fructooligosaccharides

No known
interactions
50 mg per serving

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 gener...

Fructooligosaccharides monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pectin, Glycerol, Water, Purified, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Florify Daily Probiotic by Vitality For Life Drug Interactions

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879Drugs
262 Moderate 617 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vitamin D 715
Lactobacillus acidophilus 182
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 182
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 182
Lacticaseibacillus casei 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Florify Daily Probiotic interact with 879 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

6 of the 8 ingredients in Florify Daily Probiotic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin D Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Lacticaseibacillus casei Lacticaseibacillus paracasei

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Florify Daily Probiotic with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vitamin D8 drug types · 715 drugs

Aluminum

Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
The protein that transports calcium across the intestinal wall can also bind and transport aluminum. This protein is stimulated by vitamin D, which may therefore increase aluminum absorption. This mechanism may contribute to increased aluminum levels and toxicity in people with renal failure, when they take vitamin D and aluminum-containing phosphate binders chronically.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Vitamin D might reduce absorption of atorvastatin.
A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%. However, while atorvastatin levels decreased, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels did not substantially change. Atorvastatin is metabolized in the gut by CYP3A4 enzymes, and researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, causing reduced levels of atorvastatin. However, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)

Taking calcipotriene with vitamin D increases the risk for hypercalcemia.
Calcipotriene is a vitamin D analog used topically for psoriasis. It can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects, including hypercalcemia. Theoretically, combining calcipotriene with vitamin D supplements might increase the risk of hypercalcemia.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of arrhythmia from digoxin.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia increases the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias with digoxin. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and digoxin concurrently.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)

Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem for arrhythmia.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically this could also occur with diltiazem. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and diltiazem concurrently.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Thiazide Diuretics

Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Thiazide diuretics decrease urinary calcium excretion, which could lead to hypercalcemia if vitamin D supplements are taken concurrently. This has been reported in people being treated with vitamin D for hypoparathyroidism, and also in elderly people with normal parathyroid function who were taking a thiazide, vitamin D, and calcium-containing antacids daily.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Verapamil (Calan, Others)

Hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of verapamil for arrhythmia.
Hypercalcemia due to high doses of vitamin D can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and verapamil concurrently.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
There is some concern that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4. In vitro research suggests that vitamin D induces CYP3A4 transcription. Additionally, observational research has found that increased UV light exposure and serum vitamin D levels are associated with decreased serum levels of CYP3A4 substrates such as tacrolimus and sirolimus, while no association between UV light exposure or vitamin D levels and levels of mycophenolic acid, a non-CYP3A4 substrate, was found. A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of the CYP3A4 substrate atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%; however, the clinical effects of atorvastatin were not reduced. While researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Vitamin D full monograph & interactions

Lactobacillus acidophilus1 drug type · 182 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lactobacillus acidophilus full monograph & interactions

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactiplantibacillus plantarum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. plantarum.
L. plantarum 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. plantarum preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum full monograph & interactions

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. rhamnosus.
L. rhamnosus 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. rhamnosus preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus full monograph & interactions

Lacticaseibacillus casei1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lacticaseibacillus casei with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. casei.
L. casei 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. casei preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lacticaseibacillus casei full monograph & interactions

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lacticaseibacillus paracasei with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. paracasei.
L. paracasei 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. paracasei preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Florify Daily Probiotic, from the product label.

Vitality For Life

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Florify Daily Probiotic by Vitality For Life: Common Questions

Does Florify Daily Probiotic by Vitality For Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Florify Daily Probiotic has a known interaction with 879 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Florify Daily Probiotic contains 8 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will antibiotics stop this probiotic from working?
Yes. Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in this product, making it less effective. If you're taking antibiotics, separate them from this probiotic by a few hours—ask your pharmacist for the best timing for your specific antibiotic.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
We don't have safety data on file for most of these ingredients during pregnancy. Vitamin D is often used at recommended doses in pregnancy under a doctor's guidance, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What's the vitamin D in here for?
Vitamin D supports bone health and immune function. This product includes it alongside the probiotics, which are meant to support digestive health.
Will this cause bloating or gas?
Some people do experience mild bloating, gas, or stomach discomfort from the probiotics or the fructooligosaccharides, but these side effects are uncommon and typically mild and temporary.
Is this safe for someone with a weak immune system?
People with very weak immune systems or serious illness should be cautious and check with their doctor first. Live probiotics carry a small theoretical risk of infection in these populations, though serious cases are rare.
Does this actually work for IBS or diarrhea?
Some of the probiotic strains in here are rated possibly effective for IBS and antibiotic-associated diarrhea based on available evidence, but the proof isn't definitive. Results vary from person to person, and it's worth discussing your specific situation with your doctor.

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The Full Monographs Behind Florify Daily Probiotic’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lactobacillus 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...

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Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is a 'friendly' bacterium (probiotic) found in fermented foods and many supplements, studied mainly for digestive health. It is generally well tolerated in heal...

Read the full Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Lacticaseibacillus Rhamnosus

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (often labeled L. rhamnosus GG) is a well-studied probiotic bacterium used mainly for diarrhea and general gut health. It is considered safe for most healthy peo...

Read the full Lacticaseibacillus Rhamnosus monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Lacticaseibacillus Casei

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lacticaseibacillus casei (formerly Lactobacillus casei) is a 'friendly' probiotic bacterium found in fermented foods and many supplements. It is most studied for digestive issues like diarrh...

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Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (formerly Lactobacillus paracasei) is a probiotic bacterium found in fermented foods and supplements that is widely used to support gut and immune health. Some s...

Read the full Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Vitamin D

Interacts with 715 drugs

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people, especially those with low sun exposure,...

Read the full Vitamin D monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Fructo-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

Sources & How We Checked

Florify Daily Probiotic'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.

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 119 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.

Vitamin D 26 references
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Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
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Lacticaseibacillus Casei 10 references
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Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei 16 references
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