Probiotic10 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Probiotic10 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
Probiotic10 is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World with 11 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and regularity, prebiotic gut health, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 268 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium bifidum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Probiotic10 contains 11 active ingredients: eight live probiotic bacterial strains (Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus salivarius, and Lactobacillus brevis), plus Bifidobacterium bifidum, and inulin—a prebiotic fiber that helps feed the beneficial bacteria. The capsules also contain inactive ingredients including gelatin, dicalcium phosphate, silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Inulin is possibly effective for obesity, constipation, and diabetes based on available research, though the evidence it actually lowers blood sugar isn't clear. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for IBS and respiratory tract infections. For the other probiotic strains in this product, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold, and for several conditions (allergies, asthma, common cold), inulin and some of these strains show insufficient reliable evidence to rate.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Probiotics in Probiotic10 are generally well tolerated in healthy adults. Inulin often causes gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, especially at higher doses.
Lactobacillus acidophilus can cause gastrointestinal upset including abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea, though these side effects are uncommon. Since these are live microorganisms, there's a theoretical risk of serious infection in people with very weak immune systems or critical illness—extremely rare but worth knowing.
The product is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation based on available data, though supplement safety at higher doses hasn't been extensively studied. People who are immunocompromised should talk with their doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take Probiotic10, double-check with your own doctor or pharmacist if you take antibiotics—you'll need to separate when you take them from when you take this probiotic so the antibiotics don't kill off the live bacteria. If you take antidiabetes medications, confirm the fit with your provider since inulin theoretically raises the risk of low blood sugar, though the evidence is mixed.
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.
Probiotic10 may help with IBS, digestive health, and constipation if you're looking for a multi-strain probiotic supplement. If you take antibiotics or antidiabetes medications, check with your own doctor or pharmacist first—the timing matters.
It's generally well tolerated but can cause bloating and gas, especially when you first start. Talk it over with your healthcare provider to make sure it's right for your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 11 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2016.
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 Probiotic10, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766443539216 |
| Net contents | 30 Rapid Release Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 67158 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Probiotic10 by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Inulin | 200 mg | -- |
| Lactobacillus casei | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus bulgaricus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus paracasei | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus salivarius | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus brevis | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take two (2) capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
Formula
Contains milk ingredients.
Precautions
Contains milk ingredients.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
General Statements
Probiotic 10 is a proprietary blend of 20 billion live cultures from 10 naturally derived organisms. This product naturally aids in maintaining the healthy balance of intestinal flora, while supporting the healthy functioning of the intestinal system.
20 billion active cultures per serving guaranteed at time of manufacture
To reorder prod. #53921 www.vitaminworld.com 1-800-228-4533
10 Probiotic organisms ror digestive balance Contains 20 billion live probiotic cultures
- Advanced support for digestive & intestinal health - Acidophilus supports healthy immune function
Seals/Symbols
Quality Assured
Brand IP Statement(s)
At Vitamin World we ensure the quality of all of our premium nutritional products, every step of the way. Strict quality analysis at world-class facilities guarantees that all Vitamin World products are at the highest standard of potency and purity.
2016 Vitamin World, Inc.
Nutrition from the source
Formulation
No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, no Preservatives, no Sugar, no Starch, no Soy, no Gluten, no Wheat, no Fish. Sodium free.
Storage
Store unopened container at room temperature.
Refrigerate after opening.
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.
General
PROD. #53921 B31643 02B
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Probiotic10 by Vitamin World label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Probiotic10 by Vitamin World
These are the 11 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container15 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.
Inulin
Interacts with86 drugs
Inulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements an...
Inulin monograph & interactionsProprietary Probiotic Blend
- › Lactobacillus casei
- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus
- › Lactobacillus plantarum
- › Lactobacillus bulgaricus
- › Bifidobacterium bifidum
- › Lactobacillus paracasei
- › Lactobacillus salivarius
- › Lactobacillus brevis
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Probiotic10 by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Probiotic10 by Vitamin World contains several probiotic strains, and through its inulin, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus bulgaricus content, it has documented interactions with two medication types.
The most serious concern is a Moderate interaction: both L. acidophilus and L. bulgaricus are live microorganisms that can be killed by antibiotics taken at the same time, which may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Inulin carries a Minor interaction with antidiabetes drugs—it theoretically raises the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), though research on whether it actually lowers blood sugar levels is mixed and unclear.
Several other probiotic strains in this product—Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus salivarius, and Lactobacillus brevis—could not be checked because we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 268 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Probiotic10 interact with 268 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 11 ingredients in Probiotic10 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus bulgaricus Bifidobacterium bifidum Inulin
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with Probiotic10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Glucagon interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Probiotic10 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.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
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.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. delbrueckii.
Lactobacillus delbrueckii 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. delbrueckii preparations by at least two hours.
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.
Inulin
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that inulin improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes; however, it is unclear if it has hypoglycemic effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic10, from the product label.
Vitamin World
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- Vitamin World, Inc.
- City
- Holbrook
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11741
- Phone Number
- 1-800-228-4533
- Web Address
- www.vitaminworld.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic10’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Inulin
Interacts with 86 drugsInulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements and processed foods. It may help with regu...
Read the full Inulin monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus 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 monographLactobacillus Delbrueckii
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus delbrueckii is a 'friendly' bacterium used in food fermentation and sold as a probiotic, often as part of multi-strain products. It is generally considered safe for healthy peo...
Read the full Lactobacillus Delbrueckii monograph → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium Bifidum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance. Some evidence suggests probiotics may he...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Probiotic10'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 48 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.
Inulin 17 references
- Williams CM. Effects of inulin on lipid parameters in humans. J Nutr 1999 Jul;129(7 Suppl):1471S-3S. PubMed
- Pedersen A, Sandstrom B, Van Amelsvoort JM. The effect of ingestion of inulin on blood lipids and gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy females. Br J Nutr 1997;78:215-22. PubMed
- Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
- Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
- Dehghan P, Gargari BP, Jafar-Abadi MA, Aliasgharzadeh A. Inulin controls inflammation and metabolic endotoxemia in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized-controlled clinical trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2014;65(1):117-23. PubMed
- Guess ND, Dornhorst A, Oliver N, Frost GS. A randomised crossover trial: the effect of inulin on glucose homeostasis in subtypes of prediabetes. Ann Nutr Metab 2016;68(1):26-34. PubMed
- Marteau P, Jacobs H, Cazaubiel M, Signoret C, Prevel JM, Housez B. Effects of chicory inulin in constipated elderly people: a double-blind controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2011;62(2):164-70. PubMed
- Mensink MA, Frijlink HW, van der Voort Maarschalk K, Hinrichs WL. Inulin, a flexible oligosaccharide I: review of its physicochemical characteristics. Carbohydr Polym 2015;130:405-19. PubMed
- Slavin J, Feirtag J. Chicory inulin does not increase stool weight or speed up intestinal transit time in healthy male subjects. Food Funct. 2011;2(1):72-7. PubMed
- Micka A, Siepelmeyer A, Holz A, Theis S, Schön C. Effect of consumption of chicory inulin on bowel function in healthy subjects with constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2017;68(1):82-89. PubMed
- Smiljanec K, Mitchell CM, Privitera OF, Neilson AP, Davy KP, Davy BM. Pre-meal inulin consumption does not affect acute energy intake in overweight and obese middle-aged and older adults: A randomized controlled crossover pilot trial. Nutr Health. 2017;23 PubMed
- Cai X, Yu H, Liu L, et al. Milk powder co-supplemented with inulin and resistant dextrin improves glycemic control and insulin resistance in elderly type 2 diabetes mellitus: a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Mol Nutr Food Res PubMed
- Rao M, Gao C, Xu L, et al. Effect of inulin-type carbohydrates on insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diabetes Res. 2019;2019:5101423. PubMed
- Mitchell CM, Davy BM, Ponder MA, et al. Prebiotic Inulin Supplementation and Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity in adults at Elevated Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2021;13(9):3235. PubMed
- Li L, Li P, Xu L. Assessing the effects of inulin-type fructan intake on body weight, blood glucose, and lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Food Sci Nutr 2021;9(8):4598-4616. PubMed
- Ziaei R, Shahshahan Z, Ghasemi-Tehrani H, Heidari Z, Ghiasvand R. Effects of inulin-type fructans with different degrees of polymerization on inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized,
- Risso D, Kaczmarczyk M, Laurie I, et al. Moderate intakes of soluble corn fibre or inulin do not cause gastrointestinal discomfort and are well tolerated in healthy children. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2022;73(8):1104-1115. PubMed
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
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