What It Is
Gut-Brain Symbiotic is a five-strain probiotic formula paired with a prebiotic, delivered in DRcap® delayed-release capsules. Each 2-capsule serving supplies a 1000 mg probiotic blend at 50 billion CFU per gram, along with 60 mg of fructooligosaccharides and 20 mg of vitamin C.
Key Benefits
- Supplies five bacterial strains — three Lactobacillus and two Bifidobacterium
- Provides 50 billion CFU per gram, guaranteed at the time of manufacture
- Pairs the probiotic strains with fructooligosaccharides, a prebiotic fibre
- Supplies vitamin C, a nutrient with a role in normal immune function
- Delivered in delayed-release capsules rather than standard capsules
How It Works
The five strains are Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium infantis, and Bifidobacterium longum. The label names each one rather than describing them collectively, which is how strain-specific probiotics are declared.
Potency is stated as 50 billion CFU per gram. Since the probiotic blend is 1000 mg — one gram — a full 2-capsule serving supplies 50 billion CFU. The label also specifies that the figure is guaranteed at the time of manufacture.
Fructooligosaccharides, listed separately at 60 mg, are a prebiotic — a carbohydrate that bacteria in the gut can use, as distinct from the bacteria themselves.
The capsules are DRcap®, a delayed-release format made from gellan and hypromellose. Delayed-release capsules are formulated to resist dissolving immediately on contact with stomach acid.
Featured Ingredients
- Probiotic blend (1000 mg) at 50 billion CFU per gram, containing:
- Lactobacillus helveticus
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Bifidobacterium infantis
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), 60 mg — a prebiotic fibre
- Vitamin C, 20 mg
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 20 mg, 22% |
| Proprietary Blend | 1000 mg, * |
| Active Ingredients: | |
| Lactobacillus helveticus | |
| Lactobacillus reuteri | |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | |
| Bifidobacterium infantis | |
| Bifidobacterium longum | |
| Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) | 60 mg, * |
† 50 Billion CFU/g
* Daily Value not established.
† Actual CFU/g never less than 50 Billion at the time of manufacture.
Other Ingredients: DRcap® (gellan and hypromellose).
Sourcing & Quality
The label names all five bacterial strains individually and states potency as 50 billion CFU per gram, guaranteed at the time of manufacture. The capsule is DRcap®, a plant-derived delayed-release format made from gellan and hypromellose, and it is the only other ingredient in the formula. Gut-Brain Symbiotic is gluten-free and plant-based.
Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult your healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or under medical supervision.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Gut-Brain Symbiotic?
Each 2-capsule serving supplies 20 mg of vitamin C, a 1000 mg probiotic blend at 50 billion CFU per gram, and 60 mg of fructooligosaccharides. The blend contains Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium infantis, and Bifidobacterium longum. The full panel is listed in the Supplement Facts above.
What form does it come in, and how many servings are in a bottle?
Gut-Brain Symbiotic is supplied in DRcap delayed-release capsules. A bottle contains 60 capsules and the serving size is 2 capsules, which works out to 30 servings per bottle.
How many CFU are in a serving?
50 billion. The label states potency as 50 billion CFU per gram, and the probiotic blend is 1000 mg, which is one gram. Probiotic labels state potency in different ways — per gram, per capsule, or per serving — so it is worth checking which convention a label uses before comparing two products.
What does “at the time of manufacture” mean?
Probiotic potency declines over time, so labels guarantee CFU counts at one of two points: at manufacture, or through the expiration date. This label specifies at the time of manufacture, with actual CFU per gram never less than 50 billion at that point. Storage conditions affect how much of that count remains later, which is why probiotics are kept cool and dry.
What is FOS, and how is it different from the probiotics?
Fructooligosaccharides are a prebiotic — a type of carbohydrate that gut bacteria can use as a food source. Probiotics are the bacteria themselves. This formula contains both, with FOS listed separately at 60 mg rather than inside the probiotic blend.
Which strains does it contain?
Five: Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium infantis, and Bifidobacterium longum. All five are named individually on the Supplement Facts panel rather than described as a generic blend.
What is a DRcap capsule?
DRcap is a delayed-release capsule made from gellan and hypromellose, both plant-derived. Delayed-release capsules are formulated to resist dissolving immediately, so the contents are released further along rather than on contact with stomach acid. It is the only other ingredient in this formula.
