Frequently Asked Questions
Vivomixx® is a special blend of good bacteria that helps maintain the balance of your intestinal flora.
The strains contained in Vivomixx® have been selected not only for their specific individual characteristics but also for their synergistic activities. They work as a close team to perform what single strains or other combinations of strains cannot do.
Lactobacillus – paracasei – DSM 24733
Lactobacillus – plantarum – DSM 24730
Lactobacillus – acidophilus – DSM 24735
Lactobacillus – delbrueckii subspecies bulgaricus – DSM 24734
Bifidobacterium – longum – DSM 24736
Bifidobacterium – infantis – DSM 24737
Bifidobacterium – breve – DSM 24732
Streptococcus – thermophilus – DSM 24731
Vivomixx® contains 450 billion bacteria per sachet and 112 billion bacteria per capsule. These quantities are necessary to properly colonize your gut which contains up to 10-1000 billion bacteria/ml of feces material. In the colon there can be around 1500 ml of feces material.
You can find Vivomixx® at your pharmacy, or order online through a certified and accredited online pharmacy.
The bacteria are live and lyophilized, they are best kept refrigerated.
Yes, you can keep them out of the fridge for up to one week without affecting the quality of the product. Do avoid high temperatures (>25°C).
The recommended daily intake is 1 to 2 sachets or 1 to 4 capsules.
You will feel better already after 3-4 days but the optimal colonization is achieved in 2-3 weeks.
You can take it for as long as necessary as it has no contraindications.
We recommend to take Vivomixx® in the morning on an empty stomach
Vivomixx® is easy to take. Open the sachet and mix it into any cold, non-carbonated drink. Or mix it with food, like yogurt or apple sauce and take immediately.
Bloating has been reported but this is a transient phenomenon due to the adaptation of your flora to the new bacteria.
No, it does not contain gluten, lactose or soy.
Vivomixx® can be taken even if you have other concurrent treatments but it is best to take it far apart from antibiotics.
There are no contraindications but please do consult your physician when taking this or any other food supplement during pregnancy.