Essential-Biotic COMPLETE provides twelve researched human probiotic strains, with a high potency of 50 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) per delayed-release vegetarian capsule (DRcaps). It is stable at room temperature – no refrigeration required, non-dairy, and gluten-free. Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 has been shown to normalize bowel habits and stool consistency, and reduce the discomfort associated with lactose intolerance and GI disturbance associated with travel.* Studied in combination, DDS-1, Bifidobacterium lactis, B. longum and B. bifidum have been shown to support both upper and lower GI health.* The formula is enhanced with L. plantarum, B. breve, B. bifidum, B. longum, L. paracasei, L. casei, L. rhamnosus, L. salivarius, S. thermophilus, and L. lactis.*