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What To Expect When First Starting VSL®?
Is this your first time taking probiotics? Some people may notice mild digestive changes like occasional bloating when they start taking probiotics. This is normal. It's like introducing new guests to your gut party—things might get a bit lively as your microbiome adjusts. But fear not! These side effects typically subside within a few days or weeks.
And here's the exciting part: for those dealing with the discomforts associated with digestive issues, probiotics like VSL#3® and VSL4™ Gut offer hope. With their beneficial bacteria, our products are here to help you find digestive relief and support your gut health goals.
Note it may take up to one month for the colonization of the gut to become optimally balanced.
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VSL#3®
- VSL#3® Capsules: Consume as directed by your physician (usual adult dosage is 2 capsules as needed, up to 4 times a day)
- VSL#3® Powder: Consume as directed by your physician (usual adult dosage is 1-2 packets as needed, up to 4 times a day)
- VSL#3 DS Powder: Consume as directed by your physician (usual adult dosage is 1-2 packets as needed, up to 2 times a day)
Please see the Product Information Sheet for more information on VSL#3®.
Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium lactis (previously classified as B. longum), Bifidobacterium lactis (previously classified as B. infantis), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus helveticus (previously classified as L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus)
Please see the Product Information Sheet for more information on VSL#3®.
- VSL#3® Capsules: Vegetal capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), cornstarch, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose
- VSL#3® Powder: Cornstarch, silicon dioxide
- VSL#3 DS Powder: Maltose, cornstarch, silicon dioxide
Please see the Product Information Sheet for more information on VSL#3®.
Adult Recommended Daily Intake by Condition
For the Dietary Management of
VSL#3® Capsules
VSL#3® Powder
VSL#3®DS Powder
Irritable bowel syndrome
4-8 (450-900 CFU)
1-2 (450-900 CFU)
N/A
Ulcerative colitis (maintenance)
4-8 (450-900 CFU)
1-2 (450-900 CFU)
N/A
Pouchitis
N/A
2-4 (900-1800 CFU)
1-2 (900-1800 CFU)|
Active ulcerative colitis (flaring)
N/A
4-8 (1800-3600 CFU)
2-4 (1800-3600 CFU)
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VSL4™ Gut
Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by a physician
Bifidobacterium lactis (previously classified as B. longum), Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis (previously classified as B. infantis), Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus helveticus (previously classified as L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus), Bifidobacterium breve
Cornstarch, vegetal capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), magnesium stearate