{"title":"Gut \u0026 Metabolic Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eA multi-strain probiotic and berberine, an alkaloid studied for its effect on glucose and lipid markers. Where our dose sits below the studied range, we say so on the product page instead of implying otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"probiotic-20-billion-cfu-capsules","title":"Probiotic 20 Billion CFU Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eProbiotics are live microorganisms studied for their effect on gut bacteria balance, and research generally supports that daily supplementation with a diverse, adequately-dosed strain blend can influence gut flora composition. Effects vary by strain and by individual, and the research on downstream benefits — immunity, digestion, mood — is stronger for some claims than others, so we're sticking to what a multi-strain probiotic at this dose can reasonably support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in a serving (1 capsule — 30 servings per container):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 billion CFU at the time of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e, 317 mg total, across 13 probiotic strains: L. Acidophilus, L. Salivarius, L. Plantarum, L. Rhamnosus, B. Lactis, B. Bifidum, L. Fermentum, L. Reuteri, B. Longum, L. Gasseri, B. Animalis, L. Paracasei, and B. Breve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther ingredients: cellulose capsule, brown rice flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull strain list and CFU count disclosed above — no \"proprietary probiotic blend\" hiding how many organisms of which strain you're actually getting. Like every live-culture probiotic, the 20 billion CFU figure is guaranteed at manufacture, not through the end of shelf life — store in a cool, dry place (no refrigeration required) and use within the printed date for the count to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free on U.S. orders $35+ ($5.95 flat under $35) — orders are processed within 1–3 business days. (International shipping is calculated at checkout.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to your doctor before use if\u003c\/strong\u003e you are pregnant, nursing, under 18, immunocompromised, or managing a medical condition. Mild digestive changes (bloating, gas) are common in the first few days as gut flora adjusts; discontinue if symptoms persist or worsen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/strong\u003e One capsule daily, with or without food, or as directed by your healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people actually ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: 20 billion CFU sounds like a lot — how does that compare to what's actually been studied?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClinical probiotic research varies enormously by strain and goal — some trials use 1–5 billion CFU, others use 50 billion or more, and higher isn't automatically better since effects are strain-specific rather than a simple function of count. 20 billion CFU across 13 strains sits well within the studied range; it's not a maximum-potency marketing number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why 13 strains instead of focusing on one or two well-researched ones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a real tradeoff here. Single-strain products can point to more specific clinical research for that exact strain. Multi-strain blends like ours aim for broader gut flora diversity, which has its own supporting research — but we can't point to a trial that tested this exact 13-strain combination at this exact dose. No brand selling a proprietary multi-strain blend honestly can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need to refrigerate this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — these strains are shelf-stable. Store in a cool, dry place and use by the printed date. The 20 billion CFU count is guaranteed at the time of manufacture, not through the end of shelf life, so potency gradually declines over time like any live-culture probiotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we lead with numbers, not reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a new, small-batch brand — we don't have hundreds of five-star reviews yet, and we're not going to manufacture the appearance of them. What we do instead: disclose the exact CFU count and full strain list above, skip proprietary blends that hide what you're actually getting, and tell you plainly where the evidence is strong and where it's still preliminary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur policy if something's wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ladzzz.com\"\u003esupport@ladzzz.com\u003c\/a\u003e within 7 days of delivery for any item that arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect — we'll send a replacement or refund without asking you to ship anything back. You can also cancel any order for a full refund any time before it ships. 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That mechanistic overlap doesn't make it a substitute for those medications, and the supporting evidence, while more developed than for many supplement ingredients, still comes mostly from smaller human trials. Most of those trials dosed berberine in the 900–1,500 mg\/day range, typically split into two or three doses — see the actual number below, because it matters here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in a serving (2 capsules — 30 servings per container):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerberine HCl extract, 8% standardized (bark\/root) — 790 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerberine HCl extract, 97% standardized (bark) — 10 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther ingredients: vegetable capsule, microcrystalline cellulose, L-Leucine, olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose two extract weights add up to 800 mg of plant extract — but only about \u003cstrong\u003e73 mg of actual berberine HCl\u003c\/strong\u003e (790 mg × 8% + 10 mg × 97%). That's the number that matters, and it's well under the doses used in the trials referenced above. We're disclosing this plainly rather than letting the 800 mg figure imply more than it does: at this dose, we're not claiming this product replicates trial results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free on U.S. orders $35+ ($5.95 flat under $35) — orders are processed within 1–3 business days. (International shipping is calculated at checkout.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to your doctor before use if\u003c\/strong\u003e you are pregnant, nursing, under 18, taking diabetes medication or blood thinners (berberine's mechanism overlaps with glucose-lowering drugs, so combining them needs medical supervision), or managing a medical condition. Discontinue use if you notice an adverse reaction — mild digestive upset is the most common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two capsules daily with water, or as directed by your healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we lead with numbers, not reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a new, small-batch brand — we don't have hundreds of five-star reviews yet, and we're not going to manufacture the appearance of them. What we do instead: disclose the exact extract weights and what they translate to in actual berberine, skip proprietary blends that hide serving sizes, and tell you plainly when our dose doesn't match the one in the studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur policy if something's wrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ladzzz.com\"\u003esupport@ladzzz.com\u003c\/a\u003e within 7 days of delivery for any item that arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect — we'll send a replacement or refund without asking you to ship anything back. You can also cancel any order for a full refund any time before it ships. 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