Net Contents
90 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 33739 02918 8
Product Version
CODE 2918 V4
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Contains
- Milk
- Wheat
- Soy
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 Vegetarian Capsule(s) · 3 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Probiotic Defense(TM) Blend of | 515 mg | — |
| Fermented Greens(Alfalfa, Barley, Oat, Wheat Grass) | — | — |
| Freeze-dried Probiotic Strains(Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium brevis, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Saccharomyces boulardii) | 1000000000 CFU | — |
| Super Green Foods(Alfalfa juice concentrate, Atlantic Kelp, Dulse) | — | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 3 times daily with water, preferably on an empty stomach. Start with 1 capsule per day and gradually increase to 3 capsules per day.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: All Other
Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.
Precautions re: Allergies
Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Storage
Storage
Refrigeration Recommended.
Formulation
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Not manufactured with egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan
Suitable for lacto-vegetarians.
Formula re: Contains
May contain trace levels of dairy protein.
Formula re: Contains
Contains wheat, milk and soy.
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
A Dietary Supplement
Other Label Statements
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
NOW(R) Probiotic Defense(TM) is a combination of "friendly" probiotic bacteria, including ones commonly found as soil organisms, blended into a fermented whole food base. NOW(R) Probiotic Defense(TM) has 13 active bacterial strains and has been designed to support gastrointestinal health and immune system function. FOS is also included in this product to assist healthy growth of Acidophilus and Bifidus organisms.*
General Statements: All Other Content
CAPSULE SIZE Made in the USA
General Statements: All Other Content
HEALTHY INTESTINAL FLORA Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base • 1 Billion Organisms, includes Soil Organisms • Promotes Positive Probiotic Balance and Supports Immune System*
Seals/Symbols
GMP QUALITY ASSURED
General Statements: All Other Content
For more product information visit www.nowfoods.com/2918
General Statements: All Other Content
The friendly bacteria contained in this product are commonly found as soil organisms.
General: Product/Version Code
CODE 2918 V4
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
NOW FOODS
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA
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Research & Studies
Current status of probiotics as supplements in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases
X Li, Q Wang, X Hu, W Liu - Frontiers in cellular and infection …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
… As a typical consideration, the gut microbiota is the first line of defense against enteric … of probiotics against respiratory infections, and supplementation of ingested probiotics in healthy …
202267 citationsProbiotics in medicine: a long debate
E Stavropoulou, E Bezirtzoglou - Frontiers in immunology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
… a protective role in the host defense against pneumonia. The … Until now, it is not known which bacterial species are … -term probiotic treatment as a supplement to medical treatment …
2020378 citationsBeing a better version of yourself: genetically engineered probiotic bacteria as host defense enhancers in the control of intestinal pathogens
E Carolak, J Czajkowska, A Stypułkowska… - Gut …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
… Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits … been utilized as probiotics and are now gaining attention as … to assess and promote human health. Bioengineering of these …
202527 citationsFollow Your Gut to Better Immune Health
S Krawiec - … . com/supplements/features-supplements …, 2017 - wholefoodsmagazine.com
… , optimizing the speed and effectiveness of the body’s defense response to an infection.” … rhamnosus HN001 and Lactobacillus acidophilus 14 found in NOW probiotic formulations …
20171 citationsBiotics: An emerging food supplement for health improvement in the era of immune modulation
NA Revankar, PS Negi - Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
… of both probiotics and prebiotics, and they enhance the positive effects of probiotics and improve overall health… Despite strong evidence of benefits, the consumption of probiotics raises …
202411 citationsGut microbiome and human health: Exploring how the probiotic genus Lactobacillus modulate immune responses
S Rastogi, A Singh - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
… research as it holds imperative role in human health and pathology. Of note, the members of genus Lactobacillus are the most important probiotic bacteria. Lactobacillus spp. act by …
2022381 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-10-25. DSLD Label ID: 14435. 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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