Probiotics

• Are Life-Space Probiotics suitable for Pregnant / Breastfeeding women?

  The suitable product for this life stage is the Probiotic + Pregnancy & Breastfeeding.

• Are probiotics suitable for babies and young children?

  Question: Are probiotics suitable for babies and young children? Answer: Probiotics can be consumed at all ages. The intestinal microflora of a baby develops quickly after birth. Probiotics can be taken alongside breastfeeding or formula feeding to support the maintenance of a baby's intestinal ...

• Can I give the probiotic to my pet?

  Question: Can I give the probiotic to my pet? Answer: Life-Space probiotic products are formulated for humans. The microflora of your pet will be different from that of a human. Please speak to your vet about the suitability of our product for your pet.

• Can I mix the probiotic powder in food or other beverages besides water?

  Question: Can I mix the probiotic powder in food or other beverages besides water? Answer: Yes, our probiotic powders can be mixed with food or beverages such as milk and juices. It should be consumed immediately after mixing. Please note that the food or beverage should be at room-temperature, ...

• Can you use kids powder probiotics in cold milk?

  Question: Can you use kids powder probiotics in cold milk? Answer: Yes, our probiotic powders can be mixed with food or beverages such as milk and juices. It should be consumed immediately after mixing. Please note that the food or beverage should be at room-temperature, no more than 40°C as pro...

• Do high temperatures affect stability of the bacteria?

  Question: Do high temperatures affect stability of the bacteria? Answer: The probiotics are generally stable even with slight fluctuations of temperature above 30 degrees. This is normally not a major concern, particularly if the bottle was sealed and it was only for a few hours. However, prolon...

• Do probiotics only benefit digestive health?

  Question: Do probiotics only benefit digestive health? Answer: Probiotics not only benefit digestive health, it also confers other benefits on health, such as supporting the immune system. There are on-going research with mental health, weight loss etc.

• How do probiotics work?

  Question: How do probiotics work? Answer: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that support our health and wellbeing. Even though probiotic supplements are taken by mouth, once they reach the gut, these clever little microbes can send messages to distant organs to influence health and function. M...

• How long does it take for probiotics to work?

  Question: How long does it take for probiotics to work? Answer: The amount of time it takes to experience benefits from probiotic supplementation may vary with each individual and depends on their current health status or condition. While some may experience benefits as early as 1-2 weeks, other...

• How long will the probiotic remain in the body?

  Question: How long will the probiotic remain in the body? Answer: Most probiotics are transient and the duration they remain in the gut is dependent on many factors. As such, they provide health benefits in a transitory manner and are best taken daily for sustained benefits.

• How many times a day can I give probiotic to my baby?

  Question: How many times a day can I give probiotic to my baby? Answer: Regarding dosage of the Life-Space probiotic powder for baby, please follow the directions for use on the product label. This should be 1gram (1 level scoop), given once daily. This can be mixed into lukewarm liquid, such as...

• How often should I take probiotics?

  Question: How often should I take probiotics? Answer: You can take probiotic every day. The health benefits of probiotics are experienced during the time period they are supplemented. Therefore, it is recommended to take probiotics daily.

• I am currently taking antibiotics. Can I also take probiotics?

  Question: I am currently taking antibiotics. Can I also take probiotics? Answer: Taking a probiotic supplement during or after antibiotic therapy may help to maintain healthy levels of beneficial bacteria that may have been disrupted by antibiotics. We recommend probiotics be taken at least two ...

• Is your probiotic stomach acid resistant?

  Question: Is your probiotic stomach acid resistant? Answer: Our chosen probiotic strains have the property of being highly resistant to acid and bile. This is a general feature of our probiotic supplements.

• Probiotic count diminishes over time. Will your probiotic product still contain the amount of probiotic stated on the label by the expiry date? How do you ensure the probiotic product contains the amount of probiotic stated on the label?

  Question: Probiotic count diminishes over time. Will your probiotic product still contain the amount of probiotic stated on the label by the expiry date? How do you ensure the probiotic product contains the amount of probiotic stated on the label? Answer: Life-Space probiotics are tested by TGA ...

• The powder tends to clump when I mix it with water. How can I improve this?

  Question: The powder tends to clump when I mix it with water. How can I improve this? Answer: The following mixing method may enable better solubility: Sprinkle the powder into lukewarm water while stirring with a spoon at the same time.

• What is a CFU?

  Question: What is a CFU? Answer: CFU stands for ‘Colony Forming Unit’ – a term used to describe the measurement of live bacteria found in a probiotic supplement. Why is this important? Knowing the CFU count of your probiotic supplement helps you to identify the strength of the probiotic suppleme...

• What is a probiotic?

  Question: What is a probiotic? Answer: A probiotic is a live microorganism that can offer health benefits to the host (that’s you) when taken in adequate amounts. Beneficial microbes can be found in fermented foods such as yoghurt and kimchi. By supplementing with probiotics, you can choose the ...

• What is a probiotic strain and why is it important?

  Question: What is a probiotic strain and why is it important? Answer: Just like you belong a country, state, town and your own home, probiotic bacteria belong to a Genus, a species within that Genus, then a subspecies and finally, a strain within the subspecies.  Not all probiotics are created e...

• What is medium used for cultivating the probiotic strains?

  Question: What is medium used for cultivating the probiotic strains? Answer: The medium used could vary from strain to strain and consists of a blend of micronutrients necessary for growth.

• What is the difference between a prebiotic and a probiotic?

  Question: What is the difference between a prebiotic and a probiotic? Answer: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria found in certain foods or supplements.  Prebiotics are foods that we can’t digest but which feed our beneficial bacteria. They are typically found in fibrous foods, such as fruits, wh...

• When is the best time to take a probiotic?

  Question: When is the best time to take a probiotic? Answer: Probiotics can be taken at any time of day, with or without food. If you are also taking antibiotics, it is recommended to take probiotics at least 2 hours away from the antibiotics (before or after).

• Will I develop dependency in the long term if I use probiotic supplements?

  Question: Will I develop dependency in the long term if I use probiotic supplements? Answer: Probiotics in general are not considered to cause dependency. They are considered to be transient bacteria in the gut, and may have varying abilities to colonise. They can be taken long-term to assist wi...