Capsules · 30 capsules · 30 servings · $1.99/serving
Serving Size:
1 capsule
Amount Per Serving:
Sodium … 10 mg
Nordic Flora Maximum Care Blend … 288 mg
Total Probiotic Cultures … 90 billion cfu
Lactobacillus brevis Lbr-35
Lactobacillus casei Lc-11
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37
Lactococcus lactis Ll-23
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04
Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM
Bifidobacterium bifidum/lactis Bb-02
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
FOS (fructooligosacharides) … 20 mg
Other Ingredients:
capsule (vegetable cellulose), microcrystalline cellulose, L-leucine, silica.
No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificially derived colors or flavors
Consult with your physician before taking this product or any dietary supplements if you are pregnant or lactating, have a known medical condition, or are taking medications.
The label states that the minimum CFU count is at the time of manufacturing.
One capsule daily, with or before a meal, preferably in the morning or as directed by your health care professional.
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Nordic Flora Probiotic Maximum Care by Nordic Naturals is a high-potency probiotic formula delivering 50 billion CFU across 16 diverse strains, designed to support gut microbiome diversity, digestive comfort, and immune function. It's formulated for adults seeking broad-spectrum probiotic support, particularly following antibiotic use or during periods of digestive imbalance.
Why It's Worth Considering: The formula uses acid-resistant, delayed-release capsules to help protect live cultures through stomach acid, supporting survivability to the intestinal tract, a practical advantage over standard probiotic capsules.
One capsule daily, with or before a meal, preferably in the morning or as directed by your health care professional.
| Feature | Multi-Strain (this) | Spore-Based | Saccharomyces | Single-Strain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survivability | Moderate (refrigerate) | Excellent (shelf-stable) | Excellent (yeast-based) | Moderate |
| Best For | General gut health | Antibiotic recovery | Diarrhea, C. diff | Targeted conditions |
| CFU Range | 10-100 billion | 2-5 billion (potent) | 5-10 billion | 1-50 billion |
| Research | Extensive | Growing | Strong (S. boulardii) | Strain-specific |
For general health maintenance, 10-20 billion CFU is sufficient. For therapeutic use (post-antibiotics, IBS, immune support), 50-100 billion CFU is recommended. More important than CFU count is strain diversity and survivability, a 5 billion spore-based probiotic may be more effective than a 100 billion conventional strain that doesn't survive stomach acid.
Take with food or within 30 minutes of eating. Food buffers stomach acid and increases probiotic survival by up to 100x. A small amount of fat in the meal further improves survival. Exception: spore-based probiotics (Bacillus strains) are acid-resistant and can be taken anytime.
Yes, temporary bloating, gas, or changes in bowel habits during the first 3-7 days is common and actually a positive sign. This 'die-off' reaction occurs as beneficial bacteria displace harmful organisms. If symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks, reduce the dose by half and gradually increase.
It depends on the strain. Most Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains require refrigeration for viability. Spore-based probiotics (Bacillus) and Saccharomyces boulardii are shelf-stable. Check the label, if it says 'viable at time of manufacture' rather than 'at time of expiration,' refrigerate.
Yes, in fact, it's strongly recommended. Take the probiotic 2-3 hours apart from the antibiotic dose (so the antibiotic doesn't kill the probiotic). Saccharomyces boulardii is particularly resistant to antibiotics. Continue probiotics for at least 2-4 weeks after completing the antibiotic course.
For acute use (post-antibiotics, traveler's diarrhea), 4-8 weeks minimum. For chronic conditions (IBS, immune support), ongoing daily use is recommended. Probiotics don't permanently colonize, they exert benefits while you take them and for a limited time after stopping. Think of them as a daily maintenance supplement, not a one-time fix.
No significant interactions identified. Always consult your healthcare provider.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
