Food supplement This NOW product has been formulated as a balanced mixture  of two important strains of intestinal bacteria . Regularly consuming beneficial probiotics can help maintain healthy gut flora. The product has been tested to guarantee minimum effectiveness throughout its shelf life. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Ingredients in a daily portion  (2 capsules) Probiotic bacteria mix: 16 billion CFU Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04) Bifidobacterium longum (Bl-05) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Ingredients:  Mixture of probiotic bacteria: 16 billion CFU (Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14), Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04), Bifidobacterium longum (Bl-05)), emulsifier: microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, carrier: fatty acids (vegetable source) and anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts. Manufactured in a facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. How to use:  Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily between meals or on an empty stomach. Use caution when using this product if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, taking medications (especially immune suppressing medications), or have a disease (especially if your immune system is weakened). The product cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet.