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Kids Cubes Probiotics incorporate the extensively studied probiotic strain Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 with 800 IU of vitamin D3 in what tastes like a piece of soft white chocolate. The product is room temperature stable, sugar free, non-GMO and gluten free. In addition, UAS LifeSciences has teamed up with Vitamin Angels to donate 25 cents for every package of Kids Cubes sold. SRP: $29.95, 60 cubes
This is a classic among the probiotic set, notable for its stability at room temperature that makes it ideal for travelers (each pill is preserved in individual blister packs). Each capsule is also enteric coated, which protects the fickle friendly bacteria from the acidic stomach environment, allowing them to exert a beneficial effect in the small intestine where you want it. The 5 billion CFUs are comprised of eight well-characterized strains. SRP: 22.95, 60 capsules
Pearls are unique in their tiny round shape that makes them easy to swallow. Its patented triple-layer softgel protects live probiotics inside from heat, moisture, air and stomach acid, so shops and consumers do not have to refrigerate them but can feel confident that the bugs will reach the intestines and do their work. The original acidophilus pearls are marketed to provide daily relief from occasional gas, bloating and constipation. SRP: $19.95, 30 capsules
Using the proprietary Ganeden BC30 strain of Bacillus coagulans, this game-changing tea not only tastes lovely but delivers a daily probiotic dose sans supplement pill. Heat usually kills probiotics, but with BC30, about 80 percent of the microorganisms make it to the intestine alive. Kill the pill with a cup o’ this brew. SRP: $3.99, 18 bags
The new company launched five probiotic products at Natural Products Expo West 2014. Its Multi Blend contains 12 billion CFUs of a special blend of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, B. bifidum and B. longum. In addition to clinically tested probiotic strains, it incorporates two prebiotics—fructooligosaccharides and Sunfiber—and protects the ingredients in a capsule designed to resist stomach acid to maximize live bacteria reaching the intestines. The Activ-Polymer bottle makes the product shelf stable for two years. SRP: $35.95, 60 vegetarian capsules
The new company launched five probiotic products at Natural Products Expo West 2014. Its Multi Blend contains 12 billion CFUs of a special blend of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, B. bifidum and B. longum. In addition to clinically tested probiotic strains, it incorporates two prebiotics—fructooligosaccharides and Sunfiber—and protects the ingredients in a capsule designed to resist stomach acid to maximize live bacteria reaching the intestines. The Activ-Polymer bottle makes the product shelf stable for two years. SRP: $35.95, 60 vegetarian capsules
In 2013, U.S. sales of probiotic supplements jumped 23 percent to $1.2 billion, according to Nutrition Business Journal estimates. Over the past decade, the beneficial bacteria ingredient has enjoyed tremendous growth, averaging a CAGR of 21 percent over the time period, according to NBJ . This means that probiotics currently, on average, double in sales every 3.5 years—they did just that from 2010 to 2012. Consider these five selections to serve up continued sales.
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