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Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM (DDS-1)

Probiotic strain · Lactose · Vaginal health
Tier 3 — Trending

What it is

Well-characterised L. acidophilus strain with RCTs in lactose-intolerance symptom reduction and recurrent vaginosis prevention. Useful in healthy adults and in antibiotic recovery (with caveat that probiotic timing during antibiotics is debated).

Efficacy
3/5
Safety
4/5
Research
3/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
4/5
Drug-int.
4/5

Dose

5-10 billion CFU/day

Time of day & tips

For recurrent BV/UTI: combine with L. crispatus and L. rhamnosus GR-1; refrigerate per label.

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