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.Suitable for lacto-vegetarians. May contain trace levels of dairy protein.Natural color variation may occur in this product.The probiotic strains in this product have been identity-verified using DNA-fingerprinting technology. Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base 1 Billion Organisms Promotes Positive Probiotic Balance Supports Healthy Immune SystemDietary ConsiderationsStarch FreePreservative FreeSalt FreeEgg FreeShellfish FreeServing Size: 1 Vegetable CapsuleServings Per Container: 90Amount Per ServingProprietary Probiotic Defense Blend of:515 mgFermented Greens [Barley Grass (Hordeum vulgaris)Oat Grass (Avena sativa)Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum)Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)]Freeze-dried Probiotic Strains (1 Billion cfu)Lactobacillus acidophilusBifidobacterium lactisLactobacillus brevisLactobacillus caseiLactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus rhamnosusLactobacillus salivariusLactobacillus paracaseiLactobacillus bulgaricusBifidobacterium bifidumBifidobacterium brevisBifidobacterium longumSaccharomyces boulardii]Super Green Foods [Alfalfa Juice Concentrate, Atlantic Kelp (Laminaria digitata), and Dulse (Palamaria palmata)]Other IngredientsCellulose (capsule), Fermented Molasses, Probiotic Cultures, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Chicory Root Inulin/FOS (fructooligosaccharide), SilicaSuggested UseAs a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap 3 times daily with water, preferably on an empty stomach. Start with 1 Vcap per day and gradually increase to 3 Vcaps per day.WarningContains milk and soy derivatives. Contains no salt, starch, egg, shellfish or preservatives.Suitable for lacto-vegetarians. May contain trace levels of dairy protein.The friendly bacteria contained in this product are commonly found as soil organisms.