Sixteen bacterial species across roughly 3.3 billion CFU, with most strains contributing about 180 million CFU each. While the species diversity looks broad on the label, the total count falls toward the lower end of the 1–100 billion CFU range used in clinical research — many studied protocols use 10 billion or more for meaningful gut outcomes.

The bigger issue for you is that none of the 16 species list specific strain identifiers. Probiotic research is strain-specific — *L. rhamnosus GG* has very different evidence than generic *L. rhamnosus*. Without strain IDs, there's no way to connect what's in your capsule to what's been tested in trials.

**FOS** is included as a prebiotic at 50 mg, but clinical studies on prebiotic fiber use 5,000–10,000 mg. At this amount, the prebiotic contribution to your gut bacteria is negligible.

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Dr. Stephen Langer's Ultimate 16 Strain Probiotic with FOS

Capsule · 60 servings

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Score Breakdown

Proprietary Blend

Individual doses not listed on the label. We can't assess efficacy without knowing the dose of each ingredient.

Ingredients (2)

Fructooligosaccharides

Dose not disclosed

16-Strain Probiotic Blend

Dose not disclosed

Label Nutrition Facts

Active Ingredients

From the label · % Daily Value

DV%

Fructooligosaccharides50 mg

16-Strain Probiotic Blend20 mg

B. longum
L. acidophilus
B. bifidum
B. breve
B. lactis
L. brevis
L. bulgaricus
L. casei
L. helveticus
L. plantarum
L. reuteri
L. rhamnosus
L. salivarius
L. lactis
S. thermophilus
B. infantis

Other Ingredients

Fillers, coatings, and additives

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Magnesium StearateLubricant

Safe

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Safe

AlfalfaFiller

Safe

HypromelloseCapsule

Safe

HypromelloseCapsule

Safe

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Safe

Trace MineralsBase

Safe

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Sources & Scoring

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