Life Space broad spectrum probiotic review
Here we will give a hands-on, tested review of Life Space broad spectrum probiotic. We’ll look into the benefits, ingredients, dosage and whether I would recommend this probiotic supplement.
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What is Life Space broad spectrum probiotic?
Life Space is a probiotic supplement which is widely available in Australia including supermarkets, chemists and on Amazon AU.
Its main selling point is that it contains a wide variety of probiotic strains - with 15 strains in total. More on this below.
It is dairy-free, gluten-free and preservative-free. And it is vegetarian friendly and made in Australia.
List of probiotic strains - part 1
List of probiotic strains - part 2
Benefits of Life Space broad spectrum probiotic
Compared to other probiotic supplements, the main benefits of this probiotic - as the name suggests - is that it contains a wide range of probiotics.
Probiotics
Probiotics are live cultures (usually bacteria) which have been proven to give us health benefits.
Life Space broad spectrum probiotic includes 15 probiotic strains. Having a broad spectrum of probiotics is important because each strain brings its own unique health benefits.
The particular strains included in this supplement and their benefits are:
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32 – Contributes to maintaining a balanced gut microbiota and supports immune health.
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 – Enhances immune function and may reduce the risk of respiratory infections.
Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115 – Aids in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity and alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG – Supports digestive health and helps reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Streptococcus thermophilus St-21 – Assists in lactose digestion and supports gut health.
Lactobacillus casei Lc-11 – Promotes a balanced gut microbiota and supports immune health.
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37 – May help reduce stress-related symptoms and support mental wellbeing.
Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis HN019 – Improves bowel regularity and supports digestive health.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 – Supports immune function and may reduce the risk of eczema.
Bifidobacterium breve Bb-18 – Helps alleviate constipation and supports gut health.
Bifidobacterium longum Bl-05 – Contributes to maintaining a healthy gut microbiota and supports immune function.
Lactobacillus gasseri Lg-36 – May assist in weight management and support metabolic health.
Bifidobacterium infantis Bi-26 – Improves gut barrier function and may alleviate symptoms of IBS.
Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus Lb-87 – Aids in lactose digestion and supports a healthy gut environment.
Lactobacillus reuteri 1E1 – Supports oral health and may reduce dental plaque formation.
Collectively, these strains provide 32 billion colony forming units per capsule.
The strains are not in equal concentration though, with those at the top of the list being most plentiful and those at the bottom the least plentiful.
Dosing
The dosing guidelines are 1 capsule per day with water.
As the picture a bit below shows, the capsules are a small size compared to some other brands.
Cost of Life Space broad spectrum probiotic
Life Space is widely available in Australia including supermarkets, chemists and on Amazon AU.
Easily the best pricing seems to be on Amazon - with a 60-pack costing $30. This regular pricing beats the supermarkets and Chemist Warehouse - even when those have it on special.
Would I recommend Life Space broad spectrum probiotic?
Life Space is a good probiotic in terms of the amount of strains it includes. However, it is only a probiotic and doesn’t include prebiotics or digestive enzymes as some other brands do (such as YourBiology Gut+).
Therefore, I don’t think Life Space would be the best choice for someone with a gut in poor shape as it doesn’t have enough benefits to provide a gut reset. For this I’d recommend FixBIOME, followed by YourBiology Gut+.
However, given the cheaper price of Life Space, it might be a good choice for someone who wants to take probiotics on an ongoing basis. Personally, I think this is overkill though for most people. I’d suggest a medium course of probiotics - combined and followed with a focus on eating better.
Summary
Rating: 4.25 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Life Space broad spectrum probiotic offers an impressive 15 strains of probiotics for a reasonable price. However, it doesn’t offer anything else like prebiotics or digestive enzymes.
Pros
15 strains of probiotics
32 billion colony forming units per capsule
cheaper than others
Cons
no prebiotics or digestive enzymes (which some alternatives offer)
no information on how well the probiotics survive your stomach acid to get to your lower gut alive
Factors we consider in our ratings
The factors we consider when doing a review (and the weightings of each of these) may vary depending on the product we are testing, but here are the key general factors we consider when we settle on a rating for a product.
Health benefits
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Things detrimental to health
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How its made
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Price
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Flavour
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Your reviewer
This hands-on review was written by Travis, the founder of this website, long-time gut-health enthusiast, science nerd and passionate kombucha maker of over 10 years!
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