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product_id: 5035795
title: "Supplements, Probiotic Defense, Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base with 1 Billion Organisms, 90 Veg Capsules"
brand: "now foods"
price: "R667"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Now Foods"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5035795-supplements-probiotic-defense-probiotic-blend-in-a-whole-food-base
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Non-GMO & lacto-vegetarian friendly 1B CFU live probiotic organisms Strain-verified with DNA fingerprinting Supplements, Probiotic Defense, Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base with 1 Billion Organisms, 90 Veg Capsules

**Brand:** now foods
**Price:** R667
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦠 Elevate your gut game — because your microbiome deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Supplements, Probiotic Defense, Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base with 1 Billion Organisms, 90 Veg Capsules by now foods
- **How much does it cost?** R667 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5035795-supplements-probiotic-defense-probiotic-blend-in-a-whole-food-base)

## Best For

- now foods enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted now foods brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Whole Food Base Power:** Fermented whole food matrix enhances probiotic survival and bioavailability for maximum impact.
- • **Clean & Conscious Formula:** Non-GMO, free from harsh preservatives, and suitable for lacto-vegetarians—gut health without compromise.
- • **Trusted Quality Assurance:** GMP-certified, family-owned brand since 1968, guaranteeing purity, potency, and consistent excellence.
- • **Precision Verified Strains:** Cutting-edge RiboPrinter technology ensures every capsule delivers authentic, potent probiotics.
- • **Clinically Validated Gut Support:** 13 active probiotic strains to optimize your digestive health and immune resilience.

## Overview

NOW Foods Probiotic Defense delivers 1 billion live, strain-verified probiotic organisms in a nutrient-rich whole food base. Featuring 13 clinically validated strains and FOS prebiotics, this non-GMO, lacto-vegetarian-friendly formula supports digestive balance and immune health. Manufactured under strict GMP standards by a trusted family-owned company since 1968, it’s designed for those who demand proven quality and effective gut wellness.

## Description

Product Description Probiotic Blend in a Whole Food Base 1 Billion Organisms Promotes Positive Probiotic Balance* Supports Healthy Immune System* NOW® Probiotic Defense™ is a combination of "friendly" probiotic bacteria, including clinically validated strains, blended into a fermented whole food base. NOW® Probiotic Defense™ combines 13 active bacterial strains formulated to support gastrointestinal health and immune system function.* FOS (fructo-oligosaccharide) is also included in this product to assist healthy growth of Acidophilus and Bifidus organisms.* Suitable for lacto-vegetarians. May contain trace levels of dairy protein. The probiotic strains in this product have been identity-verified using DNA-fingerprinting technology. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain potency. Brand Story By

Review: Provides Overnight Relief - I recently moved back to the US and my body is NOT handling the return to ultra-processed food, non-organic food well. I am often backed up for days, feeling bloated and stuffed. This probiotics is one of a few pre and pro-biotics that has gotten me back to normal. I "test" all my probiotic supplements with the milk test and this one actually did have active live cultures, so you can feel confident that it will help your gut with healthy bacteria. I take two right (double the normal dosage) before a meal and it helps keep me regular.
Review: Does its job well!! - My holistic doctor (who is also a midwife) recommended this brand ... I have taken 0-6 per day myself for the past 3 years Great for those who live dairy-free and is clear of taxing preservatives and sweeteners that are found in many other forms of probiotic. I open the capsules and put it in my son's (now 18 months) OJ or his Kefir but he also doesn't mind the taste of the powder by itself. I started giving it to him when he was 2 months old ... he was getting tummy aches after EVERY feeding (even though it was just breast milk!) I will always remember the first time I gave it to him - he was crying loudly over the pain in his stomach after having eaten, I put a single fingerful on his tongue and about 30 seconds later he was as calm as they come!! Love, love, love this product.

## Features

- PROBIOTIC BLEND: A probiotic blend in a whole food base supporting healthy intestinal flora.* Featuring 1 billion organisms, it promotes positive probiotic balance and supports a healthy immune system.*
- Product Note: Exposure to heat or sunlight may lead to melting/damage of product. Hence customers are expected to be available during the product delivery
- STRAIN VERIFIED: Probiotic Strain Verified products are NOW probiotic products in which the probiotic strains have been analyzed and their identity verified using the cutting-edge RiboPrinter microbial characterization system.
- NON-GMO: This product is suitable for lacto-vegetarians. It may contain trace levels of dairy protein.
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.
- During the summer months products may arrive warm but desertcart stores and ships products in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, when provided.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B000HZLQ9M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #68,636 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #317 in Acidophilus Nutritional Supplements #3,384 in Sales & Deals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (422) |
| Date First Available  | January 8, 2004 |
| Department  | Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 2918 |
| Manufacturer  | NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness |
| Product Dimensions  | 2.25 x 2.25 x 4.45 inches; 0.96 ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NOW Foods
- **Diet Type:** Kosher
- **Flavor:** Unflavored
- **Item Form:** Capsule
- **Item Weight:** 0.06 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.25 x 2.25 x 4.45 inches
- **Primary Supplement Type:** protein
- **Product Benefits:** Immune Support
- **Special Ingredients:** Probiotic
- **Unit Count:** 90 Count

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Provides Overnight Relief
*by T***I on December 8, 2024*

I recently moved back to the US and my body is NOT handling the return to ultra-processed food, non-organic food well. I am often backed up for days, feeling bloated and stuffed. This probiotics is one of a few pre and pro-biotics that has gotten me back to normal. I "test" all my probiotic supplements with the milk test and this one actually did have active live cultures, so you can feel confident that it will help your gut with healthy bacteria. I take two right (double the normal dosage) before a meal and it helps keep me regular.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does its job well!!
*by C***É on September 23, 2013*

My holistic doctor (who is also a midwife) recommended this brand ... I have taken 0-6 per day myself for the past 3 years Great for those who live dairy-free and is clear of taxing preservatives and sweeteners that are found in many other forms of probiotic. I open the capsules and put it in my son's (now 18 months) OJ or his Kefir but he also doesn't mind the taste of the powder by itself. I started giving it to him when he was 2 months old ... he was getting tummy aches after EVERY feeding (even though it was just breast milk!) I will always remember the first time I gave it to him - he was crying loudly over the pain in his stomach after having eaten, I put a single fingerful on his tongue and about 30 seconds later he was as calm as they come!! Love, love, love this product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nature is taking its course...
*by W***. on March 26, 2013*

I have chronic constipation and I have been trying to figure why it happens so often for me. I've been drinking lots of water and eating my veggies, but I sometimes still have trouble in the toilet. It might be because I usually don't get enough sleep. I regularly sleep like only 4-5 hours with my job and education. I then heard that maybe my gut lacks the good bacteria since I don't drink milk or eat any cheese or yogurt so I decided to try this product out after much research. I've been taking this product for a two weeks now and so far it's been pleasant when visiting the toilet. I'll update my review in the coming months to see if my chronic constipation stops. *****Update 04/21/2013***** After a month and a half of using this product, I really have no more problems using the restroom. Life is good.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-20*