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Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Fortify Women's 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fortify Women's 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.

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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 1 of its 11 active ingredients.
  • “Bifidobacteria Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Lactobacilli Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Fortify Women's 50 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (530 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion contains 11 active ingredients—a blend of probiotic bacteria strains (the live organisms L. rhamnosus GG, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus casei, L. paracasei, L. acidophilus in two forms, L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus in two forms) and chicory root fiber, which acts as a prebiotic to feed the beneficial bacteria. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: cellulose, a plant-derived capsule shell, magnesium stearate, and silica.

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: digestive and immune health for women.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Common cold, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — 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, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Chicory is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Dyspepsia.

The evidence for L. acidophilus supports its use for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), H. pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis—all rated possibly effective. It appears possibly ineffective for atopic disease (allergic conditions), and there isn't enough data to rate it for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Chicory root has not been reliably shown to work for the conditions studied (jaundice, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, indigestion, and high cholesterol), so evidence for it is insufficient to rate. The other probiotic strains in the blend have no effectiveness ratings on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chicory

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L. acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though your doctor should clear it before you start. Gastrointestinal side effects—bloating, gas, discomfort, diarrhea, burping—can occur but are uncommon.

Chicory root is generally well tolerated in food amounts but may cause gas, bloating, and belching, and can trigger allergies in people sensitive to the ragweed family of plants. Because chicory may stimulate the uterus, medicinal amounts are best avoided in pregnancy; there isn't enough data to know if it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

L. acidophilus is rated possibly safe in pregnancy, and no lactation rating is on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chicory

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Chicory, Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 268 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 this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on antidiabetes drugs (the chicory root may raise the risk of low blood sugar) or antibiotics (which can reduce how well the L. acidophilus works). If either applies to you, your provider can help you time the doses correctly.

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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 could be worth considering if you have irritable bowel syndrome, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, or bacterial vaginosis—conditions where the L. acidophilus strains show promise. If you take diabetes medications or antibiotics, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first, since there are documented interactions to manage.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Same thing—talk it over before you start.

A pharmacist at your pharmacy can help you figure out if the timing and dosage work for your situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 11 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

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 Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Net contents 30 Delayed-Release Capsules
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 273458
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way, 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
L. rhamnosus GG0 NP--
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-040 NP--
Lactobacillus casei Lc-110 NP--
Chicory root Fiber50 mg--
Bifidobacteria Blend0 NP--
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-370 NP--
L. acidophilus La-140 NP--
L. plantarum Lp-1150 NP--
L. rhamnosus Lr-320 NP--
HOWARU B. lactis HN0190 NP--
Lactobacilli Blend0 NP--
Fortify Women's 50 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend530 mg--
HOWARU L. rhamnosus HN0010 NP--
HOWARU L. acidophilus NCFM0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formulation

Powerful probiotics for women's daily digestive & immune health One capsule, multiple benefits Targeted delivery

Gluten free. No artificial colors.

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Extra strength

Formula

Formulated with 10 probiotic strains + prebiotics 50 billion active cultures, guaranteed!

Women's probiotic + prebiotics 50 billion live probiotic cultures per capsule 10 probiotic strains

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with 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.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

Seals/Symbols

Certified GF Gluten-free GFCO.org

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Brand IP Statement(s)

Howaru Probiotic quality you can feel Howaru is a registered trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. or its affiliates. HN001 and HN019 are trademarks of the Fonterra Group of companies used under license. The probiotic strains contained in this product are manufactured by IFF.

Copyright 2022 Distributed by Nature's Way Brands, LLC

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Adults take 1 capsule daily. May be taken at any time, with or without food.

General Statements

Questions? 1-800-9NATURE / fortifyprobiotics.com

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Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Fortify Women's 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 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.

Chicory root Fiber

Interacts with
86 drugs
50 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Fortify Women's 50 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend

530 mg per serving
  • › 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.

Interaction report

Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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268Drugs
268 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Fortify Women's 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 Fiber1 drug type · 86 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
fortifyprobiotics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion has a known interaction with 268 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion contains 3 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 this probiotic work while I'm taking an antibiotic?
Not as well as it could. Antibiotics kill bacteria, including the live L. acidophilus in this product, so you'd lose some benefit. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you to space out the doses—typically taking the antibiotic and probiotic several hours apart helps, but the right timing depends on which antibiotic you're on.
Can I take this if I have diabetes?
The chicory root fiber in here may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with diabetes medications. Check with your doctor before starting, so they can monitor your blood sugar and adjust your diabetes medication if needed.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
L. acidophilus is rated possibly safe in pregnancy. Chicory root, though, is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because of concerns about uterine stimulation—so medicinal amounts are best avoided. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy; they can weigh the individual ingredients for your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
Gas, bloating, and belching are the most likely—especially from the chicory fiber. L. acidophilus can also cause mild abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or other gas-related effects, but these are uncommon. Most people tolerate it well.
Does this actually help with IBS or bacterial vaginosis?
L. acidophilus, one of the main strains in this blend, is rated possibly effective for both IBS and bacterial vaginosis. That means some evidence supports it, but it's not a guarantee—results vary from person to person.

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The Full Monographs Behind Fortify Women's Probiotic 50 Billion’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Fortify Women's 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.

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
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Stone-Dorshow T, Levitt MD. Gaseous response to ingestion of a poorly absorbed fructo-oligosaccharide sweetener. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;46:61-5. PubMed
  3. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  4. 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
  5. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  6. 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
  7. Friis, B., Hjorth, N., Vail, J. T., Jr., and Mitchell, J. C. Occupational contact dermatitis from Cichorium (chicory, endive) and Lactuca (lettuce). Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(5):311-313.
  8. Nemery, B. and Demedts, M. Occupational asthma in a chicory grower. Lancet 3-25-1989;1(8639):672-673. PubMed
  9. 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.
  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
  11. Street RA, Sidana J, Prinsloo G. Cichorium intybus: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2013;2013:579319.
  12. Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
  13. 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

See these in context on the Chicory monograph →

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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 →

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