HSO Probiotic Formula®®
Other CombinationsBrand: Garden of Life Primal Defense
Functions
Net Contents
216 Caplet(s)
Serving Size
1 Caplet(s)
Servings Per Container
216
Supplement Form
Other (e.g. tea bag)
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
Not specified
Product Version
PDC216L-091622
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
4 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.
1 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.
Label states: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Free From
- Gluten
Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Caplet(s) · 1–3 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Iron(Ionic Plant Based Minerals) | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| HSO Probiotic Blend | 610 mg | — |
| Barley Grass, Fermented | — | — |
| Barley Grass Juice, Fermented | — | — |
| Oat grass juice | — | — |
| Bacillus subtilis DE111 | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bi-07 | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-02 | — | — |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus LR-32 | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium breve Bb-03 | — | — |
| Lactobacillus casei LC-11 | — | — |
| Lactobacillus brevis LBR-35 | — | — |
| Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115 | — | — |
| Lactobacillus salivarius LS-33 | — | — |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14 | — | — |
| Lactobacillus paracasei LPC-37 | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium longum BB536 | — | — |
| Ionic Plant Based Minerals | 285 mg | — |
| Protease, Bacterial(Alkaline Protease, Bacterial, Neutral Protease, Bacterial) | 5 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults take 1 caplet 3 times per day with 8 ounces of water. Best taken on an empty stomach. Begin with 1 caplet per day and gradually increase to suggested amount.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, giving product to children, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
Precautions re: Children
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a physician or poison center immediately. Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Precautions re: Allergies
Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg, soy, dairy, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts and sesame.
Precautions re: Children
Not intended for children.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
Primal Defense is a unique broad-spectrum probiotic formula, designed to deliver 12 species of beneficial cultures including Homeostatic Soil Organisms, which support healthy bacteria counts and healthy pH levels in the gut. Formulated with Bacillus subtilis plus Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics to promote regular bowel function and immune system health.
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Gluten free
Formulation re: Other
Made in the U.S.A. from foods grown in the U.S.A. and other countries.
FDA Statements
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Whole Food Dietary Supplement
Other Label Statements
Seals/Symbols
Certified B Corporation Certified Carbonfund.org A Carbon Neutral Product Contents Certified NSF
General Statements: All Other Content
Value pack 216 for the price of 180! 180+36=216 caplets
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
DE111 is a trademark of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc.
Seals/Symbols
We buy 100% Certified Renewable Energy Green-e.org
General Statements: All Other Content
Please recycle
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Copyright 2003 Garden of Life LLC
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Garden of Life LLC
4200 Northcorp Parkway, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410, USA
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Research & Studies
Patient Heal Thyself
J Rubin - 2011 - books.google.com
… was done in the past in the field of nutritional supplements. That is because our theories of … HSOs in Primal Defense, we have positioned on our side a massive army of health defenders …
201116 citationsHomeostatic soil organisms for one's primal defense
M Walker - Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, 2001 - go.gale.com
… Primal Defense[TM] is applicable as a food supplement for … for restoring their health, and the ingestion of Primal Defense[TM… in Primal Defense[TM] or to learn the location of an HSO[TM] …
20012 citationsComplementary treatment of Chronic Digestive Disorders with Malabsorption Syndrome using HSOs
PR Rothschild - Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, 2003 - go.gale.com
… Primal Defense[TM], a natural whole food supplement, … is incorporated into the HSO formula known as Primal Defense. This … The health practitioners in charge of the study report: the …
2003Homeostatic Soil Organisms as a treatment for chronic disease conditions--A pilot study
PD Goldberg - Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, 2002 - go.gale.com
… about the nutritional supplement market in … of Primal Defense at the Goldberg Clinic. Most of our clients have serious chronic, degenerative disorders and have been through the medical …
2002Probiotic‐associated high‐titer anti‐B in a group A platelet donor as a cause of severe hemolytic transfusion reactions
J Daniel‐Johnson, S Leitman, H Klein, H Alter… - …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
… probiotic (Primal Defense HSO Probiotic Formula, Garden of … He had started this particular probiotic supplement 3 weeks … of probiotic ingestion on anti-B production in otherwise healthy …
2009111 citationsNatural substances in cancer—do they work?
A Sobolewska, A Dunisławska… - Physical Sciences …, 2023 - degruyterbrill.com
… to surgery Primal Defense Ultra ® Probiotic (Garden of Life) containing … health), could serve as candidates to formulate natural, probiotic bioactive formulas as adjuvant supplementation …
20233 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2023-09-25. DSLD Label ID: 297698. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
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