1) Right Strain
It's best to recommend a probiotic product containing the exact strain (or strains) that have demonstrated clinical evidence for the benefit patients are seeking. The genus, species and strain should be specified.
2) Right Dosage
Different probiotics are found to be effective at different doses and a higher number of CFUs per dose is not necessarily better. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 (Bifantis) has been clinically proven for medically diagnosed IBS relief at the optimal dosage of 1 billion CFU per dose.
3) Right Storage
Probiotics need to be stored appropriately to ensure maximum survival of the bacteria. However, not all probiotics require refrigeration in order to remain stable. For best results products which are individually packed should be kept in the original packaging until use.
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