Tag: Best way to take probiotics

A study published in the journal *Foods* found a significant average drop of 2.5 log₁₀ CFU in viable bacteria when eight different commercial probiotics were mixed with orange juice. This finding brings up a critical question for many consumers: can you mix probiotic powder with juice without compromising its effectiveness?

In a 2012 survey, 1.6% of US adults had used probiotics or prebiotics within the last 30 days, a figure that quadrupled since 2007. Many users wonder if they can simply break open their capsule and sprinkle probiotic capsules on food to make it easier to consume.