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Probiotic Complex - 4 Billion CFUs - Targeted Release (90 Vegetarian Capsules)

Probiotic Complex - 4 Billion CFUs - Targeted Release (90 Vegetarian Capsules)

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Probiotic Complex - 4 Billion CFUs - Targeted Release (90 Vegetarian Capsules)

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Gluten FreeSugar FreeSoy FreeTree Nut Free
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About This Product

  • Promotes healthy digestion
  • Supports natural immunity
  • Suitable for everyday wellness seekers
  • Free of gluten, soy, nuts, sugar, salt, preservatives, and artificial colors or flavors

Let's face it: between salads and soul food, a solid sweat sesh and a well-deserved rest day, life is a balancing act. But did you know that balance is also key to digestive health? A healthy digestive system will have a solid balance of probiotics that help suppress harmful bacteria and re-colonize beneficial bacteria.

The Vitamin Shoppe® brand Probiotic Complex capsules contain 4 billion CFUs of several key probiotic strains to promote healthy digestive and immune health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CFUs?

CFUs, or colony forming units, are units of measurement that express the potency of a probiotic.

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Directions

Take one (1) vegetable capsule daily, preferably with a meal.

Warning

Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Tamper evident. Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s)
Number of Servings: 90 Servings
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
BACTERIAL CULTURE PROVIDING:  - LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, L. PLANTARUM, L. BULGARICUS, B. BIFIDUM, S. THERMOPHILUS
N/A*

Other Ingredients:

Inulin, DRcaps vegetable capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose.

Does Not Contain:

Preservative Free, Free of Artificial Flavors, Free of Artificial Colors

Specifications

Brand:
The Vitamin Shoppe
Form:
Vegetarian Capsules
Strength:
4 BILL
Serving Size:
1 Capsule(s)
Number of Servings:
90 Servings
Price per Serving:
($0.19 / serving)
Product Weight:
3  OZ
Allergens:
Soy Free, Tree Nut Free
Specialty Diets:
Gluten Free ,  Sugar Free ,  Salt Free
Item # :
VS-2515 / 1759851

Product Reviews
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30 Ratings
4.6out of 5 stars
30 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 77% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 10% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 10% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 0% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 3% of reviewers

1-10 of 30 Reviews
May 31, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5
Substitute
Substitute product suffices.
Thomas RVerified Purchaser
Location
Gaithersburg, MD, US
Gender
Male
Age Range
55-64
Would you recommend?Yes
Purchased on May 16, 2026
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Jun 4, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
Great item for the price
My doctor told me to start taking a probiotic, a friend recommended this one to me and I think it is helping me a lot.
Lily S
Location
VA, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
55-64
Would you recommend?Yes
Was this helpful?
May 17, 2023
Rated 3 out of 5
Probiotic
Its a decent probiotic but not as effective as Flostar.
Carol JVerified Purchaser
Purchased on Apr 9, 2023
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Mar 28, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
Probiotic Complex seems to be doing its job,
All good to go!
JaneVerified Purchaser
Location
GA, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
65+
Would you recommend?Yes
Purchased on Feb 25, 2022
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Feb 11, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5
Great deal
Love the targeted release & results.
Judy RVerified Purchaser
Location
NAHANT, MA, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
55-64
Would you recommend?Yes
Purchased on Jan 10, 2021
Was this helpful?
Jul 17, 2020
Rated 4 out of 5
Probiotic complex
Like this product as well and has helped me.
Ghelka VVerified Purchaser
Location
Hopatcong, NJ, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
65+
Would you recommend?Yes
Purchased on Mar 15, 2020
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Mar 11, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5
Just what I wanted.
Easy shopping.
James RVerified Purchaser
Purchased on Feb 23, 2019
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Feb 21, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5
Essential
A cabinet full of supplements can get very expensive very quickly. That being said this product is definitely an affordable essential to take everyday. You may not feel like it’s working but try it for at least 3 months then stop and see how you feel after a week. The benefits will show later. Great product from a great company
Nick RVerified Purchaser
Location
PA, US
Gender
Male
Age Range
25-34
Would you recommend?Yes
Purchased on Feb 6, 2019
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Oct 7, 2018
Rated 1 out of 5
Avoid
I've taken alot of probiotic formulas, but this is the first time I had problems. I should have taken a closer look at the ingredients. I thought i was just taking some freeze dried yogurt. However, this product contains inulin. After a week i felt horrible. I had abdominal pains, bloating and loss of appetite. Probably, the worst i felt in a long time.
zachary
Location
st louis, MO, US
Gender
Male
Age Range
55-64
Would you recommend?No
Was this helpful?
Aug 6, 2018
Rated 5 out of 5
Probiotic
Its still early in my process of taking them but so far so good! No bad side effects of any kind.
Laquita HVerified Purchaser
Location
Atlanta, GA, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
25-34
Would you recommend?Yes
Purchased on Jul 22, 2018
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19 Questions
Why did you choose this?
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Price

Edward B

A repeat item

Vida G

I like that it’s 4 billion and no higher. I eat enough fiber so this is just what I need.

Edward S

Most efficient option for gut health that’s also reasonable priced

Aryaman S
I am weary of any food products made in China. Where are these made?
Douglas M
where is this made?
A shopper
How has this product worked for you with controlling digestion & regularity?
Phyllis S

  I find the Probiotic Complex very good. It aids digestion and bloating and also helps regularity. It doesn't need to be refrigerated as many other products of a similar nature do,Phyllis, I think you will find it a great product!

Cherie D

  very well. I take 3-4 at night before bed and 3-4 in the morning before eating.

dyanne h

  I have not used the VS brand of probiotic.

Anna B

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Hi...I have trouble swallowing large pills, what size would you say this pill is...and is it a capsule, caplet? I'd appreciate if someone could let me know, I hate buying products to find that I won't take them because they are too large and feel like they going to lodge in my throat! Thank you for your courtesy...take care!
MARIA M

  They're about the size of a white Tylenol caplet. And they are capsule so are more round than flat. Try putting it in a spoonful of yogurt and just swallow the spoonful, the yogurt should help it slide down easily.

audrie m

Good tip...thanks for replying! :)

MARIA M

  Its very easy to swallow. Its a regular sized capsule. My children take is as well. Sometimes we all chew the capsule. Its not a big horse pill at all.

Jarcolla

Great to hear, thanks for replying!

MARIA M

  Small capsule, less than the size of a Tylenol. You could probably pull the capsule apart and sprinkle the contents into a cold or room temperature food like yoghurt, applesauce, cottage cheese, etc. I haven't tried that so don't know how it would effect flavor, but would think it wouldn't be that much from a small capsule.

Laurie

  Small capsule, less than the size of a Tylenol. You could probably pull the capsule apart and sprinkle the contents into a cold or room temperature food like yoghurt, applesauce, cottage cheese, etc. I haven't tried that so don't know how it would effect flavor, but would think it wouldn't be that much from a small capsule.

Laurie

  Or because it is a capsule you can open it up and sprinkle the contents on yogurt or whatever and take it that way

audrie m

  Hi Maria M.This is a capsule and it is quite small and easy to swallow.Hope that answers your question

Rita

  It is a regular sized capsule and not hard to swallow. Not a tablet

Beverly R

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Does this probiotic help various stomach problems ?I'm not sure if I have IBS but I want to try this product and I would like to know if it is effective.
Ron F

  Most folks with any sort of intestinal problems have an unbalanced intestinal flora. I have found the 13 billion ultimate 10 Probiotic to make a difference in how my system functions, much better than any single strain. In fact, I ran out for a week recently and noticed that my digestive system was more sluggish and my elimination system less regular. Depending on your symptoms, you may want to work your way up to 13 Billion.

melissa f

  I used an entire bottle and I did not note any difference in my immune health, upset stomachs, etc. When I switched to Phillips Colon Health, I noticed an improvement in all of the above. Needless to say, I do not buy this anymore. Maybe a higher concentration of this brand would have worked for me? I have also found Multi-Probiotic 4000 from Douglas Laboratories to be effective for me.

Melissa G

  I am not sure how much it would help IBS or any other issues with the stomach, but I know it's something good to take to give you all that it offers. It wouldn't hurt to try it you may find out it will help!!! It's good for you no matter and since you are not sure it is IBS you should give it a try. You will have to be faithful and take it!

Geri D

  nd that didnt clear it up ,, I have e choli and NOw they say they trried everything and thereis nothing else I can do for it,,so im in limbo now,, I even put on weight and now thats affecting my exercise Is ther anything out there that will help it,,

deborah d

  I have used it on many occasions, it would certainly be a great product to start with to see if it would help. Vitamin Shoppe also sells stronger cfu's ones as well so depending on the severity, the more cfu's the better.

Janet L

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Do you only take one pill a day?
Elizabeth A G

  I take one per day in the morning with breakfast. Hope it helps!

Cheryl V

  No one morning and one evening meal

Jerome K

  Thank you I appreciate your help!!!

Elizabeth A G

  Yes

Neal W

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This product states its "multi-strain", but doesnt state how many strains it is. I read an article about probiotics and it said that you need at least five different strains in the probiotic to be effective. so my question is, How many strains are in this particular item?
A shopper

  Click on "Supplement Facts" on the Web site. It lists the strains: L.ACIDOPHILUS, L.PLANTARUM, L.BULGARICUS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM, STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS. So that's five strains.

Cecilia H.

  I'm sorry I don't know how many strains. But, I can tell you I've taken this since I had a C-Diff infection 6 years ago and it has never returned. I will not stop taking it! I'm certainly pleased with this product.

Rebecca R

  10

Ron R

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Does it work long term?
Margaret H

  Yes it does. I've been using probiotic for about 2 years and my digestive track has never been better. It really helps with preventing stomachs if it's taken throughly

Tyler S

  Margaret, I take one Probiotic each day for the last year and I feel so much better. So I would say it does work long term.Rosalie K

Michael K

  I switched to FemDophilus on advice of my physician.

Dianne M

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Does this contain active strains?
Kathy M.

  I am not familiar with the VS brand of probiotics.

Anna B

  it does say anything about having that

ROLAND R

  I have no clue.

Helmut S

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My problems slowly grew after a treatment with Bactrin antibiotic. Will this product assist with my intestional gass, and/or increasingly soft bowels,?
James S

  Yes, you need to get the "good" bacteria back in your intestine after antibiotics. Your symptoms could be caused by lack of this good bacteria and probiotics put this good bacteria back in your intestine. Your body can't work right without it.

joan a

  Yes it should. I have taken this produce and it did help my symptoms.

Linda L

  Hi James, I think it should help.

James B

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