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 V8
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.
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 Blend | 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: 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.
Precautions re: Allergies
May contain trace levels of dairy protein.
Storage
Storage
REFRIGERATION RECOMMENDED.
Formulation
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
Contains wheat, milk and soy.
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
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
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
General: Product/Version Code
CODE 2918B V8
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
~ 1 Billion Organisms
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.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Quality Assured
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 citationsHealth defence
P Clayton - 2001 - nutrishield.com
… could live long and healthy lives. The good news is that we now have the knowledge to do … There are now multi-strain probiotic supplements that can increase the ratio of ‘good’ to ‘bad…
200116 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 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2017-01-25. DSLD Label ID: 70085. 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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