Net Contents
90 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 33739 02918 8
Product Version
CODE 2918B V7
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.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Non-GMO.
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
- Egg
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Tree Nuts
- 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 Veg Capsule(s) · 1–3 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Probiotic Defense (Combination) | 485 mg | — |
| Fermented Greens | — | — |
| Barley | — | — |
| Oat | — | — |
| Wheat Grass | — | — |
| Alfalfa | — | — |
| Freeze-Dried Probiotic Strains | — | — |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04) | — | — |
| Lactobacillus brevis (Lbr-35) | — | — |
| Lactobacillus casei (Lc-11) | — | — |
| Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp-115) | — | — |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32) | — | — |
| Lactobacillus salivarius (Ls-33) | — | — |
| Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37 | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum/Bifidobacterium lactis (Bb-02) | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium breve (Bb-03) | — | — |
| Bifidobacterium longum (Bl-05) | — | — |
| Lactobacillus bulgaricus (Lb-87) | — | — |
| Saccharomyces boulardii | — | — |
| Super Green Foods | — | — |
| Alfalfa juice concentrate | — | — |
| Atlantic Kelp | — | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: 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
May contain trace levels of dairy protein.
Precautions re: Allergies
May contain trace levels of dairy protein.
Precautions re: Allergies
Not manufactured with egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Caution: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially immune-suppressing drugs), or have a medical condition (especially if immune system is compromised).
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.
Precautions re: Allergies
Contains wheat, milk and soy.
Storage
Storage
REFRIGERATION RECOMMENDED.
Formulation
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan
Suitable for lacto-vegetarians.
Formula re: Contains
May contain trace levels of dairy protein.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Non-GMO
Formula re: Contains
NOW Probiotic Defense is a combination of "friendly" probiotic bacteria, including clinically validated strains, blended into a fermented whole food base. NOW Probiotic Defense combines 13 active bacterial strains formulated to support gastrointestinal health and immune system function.* FOS (fructo-oligosaccharide) is also included in this product to assist healthy growth of Acidophilus and Bifidus organisms.*
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Not manufactured with egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Formula re: Contains
~ 1 Billion Organisms
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
General Statements: All Other Content
The friendly bacteria contained in this product are commonly found as soil organisms.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Quality Assured
General Statements: All Other Content
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
General: Product/Version Code
CODE 2918B V7
General Statements: All Other Content
Probiotic blend in a whole food base
General Statements: All Other Content
Healthy Intestinal Flora*
General Statements: All Other Content
~ Promotes Positive Probiotic Balance* ~ Supports Healthy Immune System*
Seals/Symbols
Non-GMO
General Statements: All Other Content
Probiotics/Enzymes/Digestive
General Statements: All Other Content
Family owned since 1968.
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
NOW Foods
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA
Market Reference
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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 …
202268 citationsThe Probiotics Revolution: The definitive guide to safe, natural health solutions using probiotic and prebiotic foods and supplements
GB Huffnagle, S Wernick - 2008 - books.google.com
… Particular thanks to my children for being willing "test subjects" as we tried out the recipes and eating plans that are now … Our best defense against this is to provide the corrective force of …
200818 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 …
2020384 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 …
202530 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 citationsNutrition and athlete immune health: new perspectives on an old paradigm.
NP Walsh - Sports Medicine, 2019 - scienceopen.com
… defences. That there might be an important interaction between nutritional status and immune health in … There is now broad agreement that probiotics exert important antiinflammatory ‘…
2019215 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2016-07-25. DSLD Label ID: 62512. 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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