Probiotics — South Africa

For IBS, the research supports specific strains — not all probiotics help, and some can make things worse. A diagnosed IBS conversation belongs with your doctor first. Once you've had it, WhatsApp our consultants and we'll point you to the options in our range researched for gut comfort.

Some strains require refrigeration — always check the label. Shelf-stable formulations are designed to survive ambient temperature, but heat (in a car, on the windowsill) will still kill them. Keep it cool and sealed.

Most people need a minimum of 8–12 weeks of daily dosing before they judge the outcome. Stopping at 2 weeks is too early. After 12 weeks, you can usually drop to a maintenance dose or rotate strains.

For general health: 10–20 billion CFU. For post-antibiotic recovery or chronic gut issues: 50 billion+. More isn't always better — strain quality and survival to the gut matter more than the headline CFU count.