This advanced pro-biotic complex formula is a stable high strength combination of three freeze-dried important pro-biotic bacteria strains to help maintain a healthy balance of friendly bacteria, important for intestinal activity & digestive function. Enteric-coated capsules can cause delayed release of bacteria in the small intestine due to the slow breakdown of such a coating. This combination of friendly bacteria is specially selected to help colonise the small & large intestines. The p H of a full stomach is around 3.5 – 4.5; an environment in which the bacteria is well able to thrive. It is therefore recommended to take with food, as the stomach is usually far more acidic when empty; not ideal for such organisms. The formula also contains a pre-biotic; Fructo-oligosaccharides, which support the growth of pro-biotic bacteria. Derived from dairy-free strains, it is suitable for those with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.