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Women's Probiotic 50 Billion Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ProBioCare

Women's Probiotic 50 Billion 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 Women's 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Women's Probiotic 50 Billion is a dietary supplement by ProBioCare with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive and gut health, prebiotic to support good bacteria, constipation relief.Based on those ingredients, 302 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, Arabinogalactan. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by ProBioCare

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 0 of its 9 active ingredients.
  • “Prebiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (50 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Lactobacilli Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (35,000,000,000 CFU) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Proprietary Bifidobacterium Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (15,000,000,000 CFU) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains nine ingredients total. The active ones are four specific probiotic bacteria—Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactococcus lactis, Bifidobacterium breve, and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis—along with two prebiotic blends (a mix that feeds good bacteria) made from fructo-oligosaccharides and arabinogalactan.

These probiotics are meant to support digestive and vaginal health. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule materials: cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, calcium silicate, and the capsule itself.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Bacterial vaginosis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Helicobacter pylori — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).

Evidence for this product's effectiveness is mixed and mostly limited. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, bacterial vaginosis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

For the other ingredients in this product—fructo-oligosaccharides, arabinogalactan, Bifidobacterium breve, and the other Lactobacillus strains—the evidence isn't established in the data we hold, or the research shows insufficient evidence to rate them. Before you take this hoping it'll treat a specific condition, talk to your pharmacist or doctor about what the science actually supports for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) Larch Arabinogalactan Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Breve

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 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Bifidobacterium breve is also generally well tolerated in healthy people but requires caution in those who are very ill or immunocompromised.

Fructo-oligosaccharides and arabinogalactan can both cause gas, bloating, and flatulence, especially at higher doses, though research shows these effects are often mild below 10 grams daily. There is some theoretical concern that probiotics containing live organisms could cause infection in people with severely weakened immune systems or critical illness, though this is rare.

Safety data for supplement-level doses of fructo-oligosaccharides and arabinogalactan are limited, so check with your doctor before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) Larch Arabinogalactan Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Breve

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?
  • 3 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Larch Arabinogalactan, Bifidobacterium Breve.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 302 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, double-check if you're on antibiotic drugs—Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium breve can lose effectiveness if you take them at the same time as antibiotics, so you'll need to separate the doses. If you take immunosuppressant medications (like those after a transplant or for autoimmune conditions), the arabinogalactan in this product may theoretically interfere with how well they work—ask your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This probiotic may help with IBS, diarrhea, or vaginal health if Lactobacillus acidophilus is the reason you're taking it, but evidence for most of the other ingredients isn't well established. The biggest caution is if you're on antibiotics, immunosuppressants, or have a very weak immune system—talk to your pharmacist first.

Expect possible gas and bloating, especially when you first start. Check your medications with our tool before adding this to your routine.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Women's Probiotic 50 Billion, straight from the product label.

Brand ProBioCare
Barcode (UPC) 766536030545
Net contents 30 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2016
DSLD ID 55829
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) No Allergies, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by ProBioCare, 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 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
766536030545
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus salivarius0 NP--
Lactobacillus plantarum0 NP--
Lactococcus lactis0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Prebiotic Blend50 mg--
Fructo-Oligosaccharides0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Bifidobacterium breve0 NP--
Lactobacillus casei0 NP--
Arabinogalactan0 NP--
Lactobacilli Blend35000000000 CFU--
Proprietary Bifidobacterium Blend15000000000 CFU--

Other ingredients: Capsules, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Calcium Silicate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Acid-resistant Active

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) veggie capsule daily, preferably with a meal.

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

TAMPER EVIDENT Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Formulation

Allergen-free

General

Item No. VS-3054 1963958 JO 53

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Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by ProBioCare label

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Women's Probiotic 50 Billion label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by ProBioCare

These are the 9 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veggie 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.

Prebiotic Blend

50 mg per serving

Lactobacilli Blend

35000000000 CFU per serving
  • › Lactobacillus salivarius
  • › Lactobacillus plantarum
  • › Lactococcus lactis
  • › Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • › Lactobacillus casei

Proprietary Bifidobacterium Blend

15000000000 CFU per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Capsules, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Calcium Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by ProBioCare Drug Interactions

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302Drugs
302 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lactobacillus acidophilus 182
Bifidobacterium breve 182
Arabinogalactan 121

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Women's Probiotic 50 Billion interact with 302 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

3 of the 9 ingredients in Women's Probiotic 50 Billion interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium breve Arabinogalactan

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Women's Probiotic 50 Billion 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 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

Bifidobacterium breve1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. breve.
Since B. breve 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. breve preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium breve full monograph & interactions

Arabinogalactan1 drug type · 121 drugs

Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects. Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), and other drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Arabinogalactan full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

ProBioCare

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Name
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
City
Secaucus
State
NJ
ZipCode
07094
Phone Number
1-800-223-1216
Web Address
www.vitaminshoppe.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by ProBioCare: Common Questions

Does Women's Probiotic 50 Billion by ProBioCare interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Women's Probiotic 50 Billion has a known interaction with 302 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Women's Probiotic 50 Billion contains 9 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 actually help my IBS or diarrhea?
Lactobacillus acidophilus in this product is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. But evidence for the other probiotic strains and the prebiotics in this blend isn't well established yet. Your results will depend on what's causing your symptoms, so talking with your doctor about whether this is the right choice for you is a good idea.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
No—not at the same time. Antibiotics can kill off the live probiotic bacteria in this product, making it less effective. Separate your doses by at least a few hours, and ask your pharmacist for the best timing based on your specific antibiotic.
What's the difference between the probiotics and the prebiotics in this?
The probiotics are the live bacteria themselves (like Lactobacillus acidophilus). The prebiotics—fructo-oligosaccharides and arabinogalactan—are fibers that feed the good bacteria so they can thrive. Together, they're meant to support a healthy gut.
Will this cause side effects?
Most people tolerate it well, but gas, bloating, and flatulence are common, especially when you first start or take higher doses. These usually improve after a few days. If you have a weak immune system or are very ill, ask your doctor before using any probiotic.
Is this safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on file for most of the ingredients in this product during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.
I'm on an immunosuppressant medication after my transplant. Can I take this?
The arabinogalactan in this product may theoretically interfere with how your immunosuppressant works. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

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

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

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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Larch Arabinogalactan

Interacts with 121 drugs

Larch arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber from larch trees that is mainly used as a prebiotic and for immune support. Early research is interesting but limited, and most claims are not yet fi...

Read the full Larch Arabinogalactan monograph → 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...

Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Breve

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium breve is a 'friendly' gut bacterium taken as a probiotic, most often to support digestion and balance the gut microbiome. Some studies suggest possible benefits for certain d...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

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 38 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.

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
  1. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  2. 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
  3. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  4. Souza DDS, Tahan S, Weber TK, Araujo-Filho HB, de Morais MB. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial assessing the effect of fructooligosaccharides in infants with constipation. Nutrients. 2018;10(11). pii: E1602. PubMed
  5. Andermann TM, Fouladi F, Tamburini FB, et al. A Fructo-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Is Well Tolerated in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial. Transplant Cell Ther 2021;27(11):932. PubMed
  6. Dou Y, Yu X, Luo Y, Chen B, Ma D, Zhu J. Effect of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Human: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022;14(16):3298. PubMed

See these in context on the Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →

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 →

Bifidobacterium Breve 9 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  3. Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
  4. Ohishi A, Takahashi S, Ito Y, et al. Bifidobacterium septicemia associated with postoperative probiotic therapy in a neonate with omphalocele. J Pediatr. 2010;156(4):679-81. PubMed
  5. Sakurai Y, Watanabe T, Miura Y, et al. Clinical and bacteriologic characteristics of six cases of Bifidobacterium breve bacteremia due to probiotic administration in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022;41(1):62-65. PubMed
  6. Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed
  7. Wakabayashi Y, Nakayama S, Yamamoto A, et al. First case of necrotizing fasciitis and bacteremia caused by Bifidobacteriumbreve. Anaerobe 2022;76:102613.
  8. Takeda Y, Ota K, Kondo A, et al. A case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Bifidobacterium breve. IDCases 2022;31:e01667. PubMed
  9. Suwantarat N, Romagnoli M, Wakefield T, Carroll KC. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by Bifidobacterium breve. Anaerobe 2014;28:1-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →

Larch Arabinogalactan 8 references
  1. D'Adamo P. Larch arabinogalactan. J Naturopath Med 1996;6:33-7.
  2. Kelly GS. Larch arabinogalactan: Clinical relevance of a novel immune-enhancing polysaccharide. Alt Med Rev 1999;4:96-103.
  3. Marett R, Slavin JL. No long-term benefits of supplementation with arabinogalactan on serum lipids and glucose. J Am Diet Assoc 2004;104:636-9.
  4. Robinson RR, Feirtag J, Slavin JL. Effects of dietary arabinogalactan on gastrointestinal and blood parameters in healthy human subjects. J Am Coll Nutr 2001;20:279-85. PubMed
  5. Udani JK, Singh BB, Barrett ML, Singh VJ. Proprietary arabinogalactan extract increases antibody response to the pneumonia vaccine: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study in healthy volunteers. Nutr J 2010;9:32. PubMed
  6. Grube B, Stier H, Riede L, Gruenwald J. Tolerability of a proprietary larch arabinogalactan extract: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy subjects. Food Nutr Sci 2012;3:1533-8. DOI
  7. Dion C, Chappuis E, Ripoll C. Does larch arabinogalactan enhance immune function? A review of mechanistic and clinical trials. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2016;13:28. PubMed
  8. Riede L, Grube B, Gruenwald J. Larch arabinogalactan effects on reducing incidence of upper respiratory tract infections. Curr Med Res Opin 2013;29(3):251-8.

See these in context on the Larch Arabinogalactan monograph →

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