Probiotics: Comparing Strains, CFU, and Storage

Compare probiotics by genus, species, strain, CFU guarantee timing, storage instructions, and added prebiotics.

This page is for general reference only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prescription. Research and regulatory status can change, so ask a qualified professional when medical judgment is needed.

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A total CFU number alone does not make two products equivalent. Strain identity and whether CFU is guaranteed through expiration are key label details.

What to compare on product labels

• Look for genus, species, and the strain designation that follows them.
• Check whether CFU is stated at manufacture or guaranteed through expiration.
• Review refrigeration, capsule technology, and added prebiotics such as inulin.

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Cautions

• Gas or abdominal discomfort can occur, and evidence for one strain should not be generalized to every probiotic.
• People who are severely immunocompromised or seriously ill should discuss use with a clinician.

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