Product Review: MegaFood MegaFlora Probiotic

What it is

MegaFlora is a daily probiotic from MegaFood, a US brand known for whole-food-based supplements. Each capsule contains 20 billion CFUs (colony-forming units) from 14 strains, mostly from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium families — the two groups most commonly studied for gut health.

What’s inside

• 14 probiotic strains, including L. acidophilus, L. casei and several Bifidobacterium strains
• 20 billion CFUs per capsule
• A cellulose capsule with cellulose, silica and L-leucine as other ingredients

It’s vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and non-GMO. The label doesn’t list how much of each individual strain is included.

What it’s for

People take MegaFlora for everyday digestive balance and general gut support, which also plays a role in immune health. A multi-strain formula like this is a sensible all-rounder rather than a targeted product for a specific issue.

How to use it

Take one capsule daily with a meal, and keep the bottle in the refrigerator.

Things to keep in mind

The capsule has no delayed-release coating, so some bacteria may not survive stomach acid. There are no prebiotics (the fiber probiotics feed on), and refrigeration makes it less travel-friendly. MegaFood doesn’t advertise a money-back guarantee, so check the retailer’s return policy.

The bottom line

A solid, affordable multi-strain probiotic from a trusted brand. If you want something shelf-stable or with a targeted delivery capsule, you may prefer an alternative — but as a simple daily probiotic, it does the job.