Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Way
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion 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
Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, source of prebiotic fiber (inulin), coffee substitute.Based on those ingredients, 268 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chicory root Fiber. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way
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
This probiotic contains 12 active ingredients across two probiotic blends: a mix of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains that together deliver 50 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule, plus chicory root fiber. The Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the live beneficial bacteria; chicory is a prebiotic fiber that feeds those bacteria.
The capsule itself and the inactive ingredients — cellulose, plant-derived capsule material, magnesium stearate, and silica — are just there to hold and stabilize the formula.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L. acidophilus shows possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. For chicory root fiber, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate its effect on neonatal jaundice, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, indigestion (dyspepsia), or high cholesterol — meaning the data haven't established whether it works for those uses.
Many of the other probiotic strains in this formula don't have effectiveness ratings in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L. acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though you should check with your doctor before use since data are limited. Gastrointestinal side effects — stomach discomfort, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and burping — can occur when taking L. acidophilus with other probiotics, but these are uncommon.
Chicory is generally well tolerated in food amounts but may cause gas, bloating, and belching in some people; it can also trigger allergies in those sensitive to the ragweed and daisy family of plants. During pregnancy, chicory in medicinal amounts is possibly unsafe due to traditional concerns about stimulating the uterus.
There isn't enough safety data to know if medicinal amounts are safe while breastfeeding, so avoid them and talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications before taking this product if you use antidiabetes drugs (for low blood sugar risk from chicory) or antibiotic medications (which may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness). A conversation with your doctor or pharmacist can help you figure out the best timing or whether this product is right for you.
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 probiotic may help if you have IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori, or bacterial vaginosis, though evidence is strongest for L. acidophilus. If you take diabetes or antibiotic medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the product may affect how these drugs work.
Pregnant or breastfeeding people should discuss the chicory root fiber content with their healthcare provider before use.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 12 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2019.
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 Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033674115831 |
| Net contents | 30 Delayed-Release Veg. Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 212425 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 | 0 NP | -- |
| Chicory root Fiber | 50 mg | -- |
| L. rhamnosus GG | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacteria Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37 | 0 NP | -- |
| L. acidophilus La-14 | 0 NP | -- |
| L. plantarum Lp-115 | 0 NP | -- |
| L. rhamnosus HN001 | 0 NP | -- |
| L. casei Lc-11 | 0 NP | -- |
| B. lactis HN019 | 0 NP | -- |
| B. lactis Bl-04 | 0 NP | -- |
| L. brevis Lbr-35 | 0 NP | -- |
| B. lactis/bifidum Bb-02 | 0 NP | -- |
| Fortify Daily 50 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend | 550 mg | -- |
| Lactobacilli Blend | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Formulation
One capsule, multiple benefits 50 billion active cultures, guaranteed! Targeted delivery
Gluten free. No artificial colors.
Targeted delivery Each capsule is resistant to the harmful effects of stomach acid and distributes live cultures to the proper area of the small intestine and colon, right where they're needed most!
No artificial colors Gluten free
Digestive balance Immune health Guaranteed potency
Lactobacilli cultures to work in your small intestine Bifidobacteria cultures to support your colon
One capsule, multiple benefits Taking Fortify every day helps: Prevent occasional gas, bloating, and constipation Promote digestive balance Support a healthy immune response Guaranteed potency
Researched probiotic strains
Storage
Store in a dry place at 73 degrees F (23 degrees C) or below. May be refrigerated.
No refrigeration required
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Bl-04 and Bi-07 are trademarks of DuPont and are used under license.
Seals/Symbols
NON GMO Project VERIFIED nongmoproject.org
Certified Authentic Tru-ID DNA authenticated probiotic strains
Guaranteed potency
General Statements
Nature's Way Since 1969 Compared to Fortify Daily 30 Billion Probiotic Formula
Potency of live cultures measured in Colony Forming Units (CFU).
Formula
+ Prebiotics Extra strength Live probiotic cultures per capsule 11 probiotic strains
Powerful probiotics for daily digestive & immune health Specifically formulated with a proprietary blend of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria probiotics, Fortify is a powerful ally with HN019, HN001, Bl-04, and Bi-07, researched probiotic strains to support digestive and immune health.
Formulated with 11 probiotic strains + prebiotics Fortify Daily 50 Billion CFU formula contains 11 probiotic strains designed to support gut diversity + prebiotics, a food source of good bacteria.
50 billion active cultures, guaranteed! Innovative new bottle technology helps ensure this product will deliver 50 billion live probiotic cultures until the date of expiration without refrigeration to help balance your intestinal tract and support immune health.
Powerful probiotics for daily digestive & immune health Formulated with 11 probiotic strains + prebiotics
FDA Statement of Identity
Probiotic supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Take 1 capsule daily. May be taken at any time, with or without food.
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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Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Chicory root Fiber
Interacts with86 drugs
Chicory is best known as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as a source of inulin, a soluble prebiotic fiber that may support digestion and regular...
Chicory root Fiber monograph & interactionsFortify Daily 50 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend
- › Bifidobacteria Blend
- › Lactobacilli Blend
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way contains two ingredients with documented interactions: chicory root fiber and L. acidophilus.
The most serious concern is a Moderate interaction between chicory and antidiabetes drugs — chicory may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with diabetes medications, based on animal and laboratory research showing chicory has blood-sugar-lowering effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
L. acidophilus carries a Moderate interaction with antibiotic drugs. Since probiotics contain live organisms, antibiotics taken at the same time may kill off a significant portion of the probiotic bacteria, potentially reducing its effectiveness.
Spacing out the timing of doses can help, but you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the best way to take them together.
Several other probiotic strains in this formula — Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07, L. rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37, L. plantarum Lp-115, L. rhamnosus HN001, L. casei Lc-11, B. lactis HN019, B. lactis Bl-04, L. brevis Lbr-35, and B. lactis/bifidum Bb-02 — couldn't be checked because we don't hold interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 268 individual medications.
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The ingredients in Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion interact with 268 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chicory root Fiber
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. 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 Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chicory Root FiberAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory Root Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus La-14 + Cefamandole interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion 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.
Chicory root Fiber
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research shows that chicory extracts have antidiabetic effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion, from the product label.
Nature's Way
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- Nature's Way Brands, LLC
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-962-8873
- Web Address
- fortifyprobiotics.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Fortify Daily Probiotic 50 Billion'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 28 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.
Chicory 13 references
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- 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
- Cadot, P., Kochuyt, A. M., van Ree, R., and Ceuppens, J. L. Oral allergy syndrome to chicory associated with birch pollen allergy. Int.Arch.Allergy Immunol. 2003;131(1):19-24. PubMed
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- Nemery, B. and Demedts, M. Occupational asthma in a chicory grower. Lancet 3-25-1989;1(8639):672-673. PubMed
- Pirson F, Detry B, Pilette C. Occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma caused by chicory and oral allergy syndrome associated with bet v 1-related protein. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009;19(4):306-10.
- Willi R, Pfab F, Huss-Marp J, et al. Contact anaphylaxis and protein contact dermatitis in a cook handling chicory leaves. Contact Dermatitis 2009;60(4):226-7. PubMed
- Street RA, Sidana J, Prinsloo G. Cichorium intybus: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2013;2013:579319.
- Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
- Devi Kt R, Sivalingam N. Cichorium intybus attenuates Streptozotocin-induced pancreatic ß-cell damage by inhibiting NF-?B activation and oxidative stress. J Appl Biomed 2020;18(2-3):70-9. PubMed
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