General Dosage
1-10 billion CFU daily
Maximum dose: 100 billion CFU/day used safely in clinical settings
Probiotics (Bifidobacterium) Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 1-10 billion CFU daily
Timing: With or before meals; some strains perform well on an empty stomach • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| IBS (all subtypes) | 1 billion CFU B. infantis 35624 daily | Strong |
| Immune support | 1-10 billion CFU B. lactis BB-12 daily | Strong |
| Constipation/regularity | 1-10 billion CFU B. lactis HN019 daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 100 billion CFU/day used safely in clinical settings
Timing & Absorption
With or before meals; some strains perform well on an empty stomach
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Whorwell PJ, Altringer L, Morel J, et al. (2006). Efficacy of an encapsulated probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 in women with irritable bowel syndrome. American Journal of Gastroenterology. DOI PubMed
- Rizzardini G, Eskesen D, Calder PC, et al. (2012). Evaluation of the immune benefits of two probiotic strains Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB-12 and Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei L. casei 431 in an influenza vaccination model. British Journal of Nutrition. DOI PubMed