Lactobacillus acidophilus R0418

Also known as: lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, acidophilus, saccharomyces boulardii

Live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Support gut microbiome balance, digestive health, and immune function.

1ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

2Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

2Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongSupports digestive health

Some strains show benefit for antibiotic-associated diarrhea and IBS symptoms. Effects are strain-specific — not all probiotics work the same way.

0 studies on PubMed

moderateSupports immune function

Gut microbiome influences immune function. Some probiotic strains may modulate immune responses, but effects are strain-specific and dose-dependent.

38 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics.Adv Biochem Eng Biotechnol (2008) · PMID 18461293 Dental caries vaccine.Indian J Dent Res (2009) · PMID 19336869 Immunoregulatory peptides in bovine milk.Br J Nutr (2000) · PMID 11242455

Known Side Effects

gas and bloating initially
rare infections in immunocompromised

Drug Interactions

antibiotics (take 2+ hours apart)
immunosuppressants

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Products Containing Lactobacillus acidophilus R0418 (1)

AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research AdvancedAdvanced Biotics