FAQ - Questions about Synbiotics and probiotics

Synbiotic is a Swedish bacteria and fibre supplement. The product consists of the five patented bacterial strains Bifidobacterium breve, L plantarum, L paracasei, pediococcus, and mesenteroides, as well as four different soluble dietary fibres – inulin, pectin, resistant starch, and beta-glucan from oats.

A balanced intestinal flora is important for many of our bodily functions, for example, approximately 70 percent of our immune system is located in the stomach. Synbiotic is a dietary supplement with lactic acid bacteria and a high fibre content for the stomach, which works to maintain a balanced intestinal flora. Synbiotic is based on the scientific preparation Synbiotic2000, which has been used in numerous studies at renowned universities around the world, and has been shown to be effective in reducing inflammation, as well as in reconditioning the intestinal flora and strengthening the immune system. Since its launch in 2016, Synbiotic has been used by more than 30,000 customers, with about half taking Synbiotic to treat various types of problems, such as stomach issues, while the other half take Synbiotic to avoid future problems.
People of all ages can take Synbiotic. Even children – we recommend them with half a dose to see how the child reacts, and then moving on to the full dose. Pregnant and breastfeeding women can also benefit from taking Synbiotic. Adults and children from 4 years of age can take our Gut-Brain products, for children we recommend half of a daily dose. Children may find it difficult to swallow the capsule, so we recommended opening the capsule and mixing it with a cold liquid or drink.

In your gut, you have around 100,000 billion bacteria of more than 1,000 different species. That’s ten times more than you have cells in your body, so in that respect you’re actually more bacteria than human! Together, these microorganisms make up our microbiota – also called the intestinal flora. The foundations for your intestinal flora are built during the first years of life. In healthy adults, the intestinal flora is relatively stable, but it can be influenced by factors such as lifestyle, diet, and environment.
The intestinal flora contains both good and bad bacteria. There are also neutral bacteria that are neither good nor bad but play an important role in digestion. An imbalance in the intestinal flora means that the number of good bacteria in the intestine has decreased, which gives room for bad bacteria to multiply and take over. In the long term, this can lead to low-grade inflammation, which has been linked to a variety of health problems and lifestyle diseases. A balanced bacterial flora is important for many of our bodily functions, for example, approximately 70 percent of our immune system is located in the stomach.

To support the intestinal flora, various types of dietary supplements can be added. One common dietary supplement for intestinal flora is probiotics. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as ’live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a beneficial health effect’. However, most of us recognise probiotics as lactic acid bacteria or a dietary supplement for the stomach. Prebiotics are a type of dietary fibre that occurs naturally in certain foods, such as raw root vegetables, blueberries and oats. Fibre plays an important role in the diet because it helps maintain normal bowel function. Dietary fibre acts ingeniously as food for the good bacteria, helping them thrive and reproduce in the gut.
In addition to probiotics and prebiotics, there are also synbiotics, which can be described as combining the best of both. Where probiotics only contain lactic acid bacteria, synbiotics contain a combination of lactic acid bacteria and dietary fibre. The result is that these supplements contain both the good bacteria and the fibres that they benefit from. The fibres act as a ’packed lunch’ for the bacteria on their way down to the intestines. Once in place, they provide the bacteria with food so that they can multiply. The advantage of synbiotics is that the dietary fibre helps the lactic acid bacteria multiply in the intestine, as well as facilitating the journey down the intestine. And dietary fibre is also generally good for the intestinal flora. According to the Swedish Food Agency, adults need 25–35 grams of fibre per day, but on average we get significantly less.

It’s grounded in our own research – and developed through active research

Something unique to us is the research behind the products. Back in 1999, a group of researchers led by Professor Stig Bengmark began searching for the elite among anti-inflammatory lactic acid bacteria. They collected and studied over 500 different lactic acid bacteria, before selecting the absolute most effective anti-inflammatory bacterial strains they could find. These bacterial strains were combined with four types of dietary fibre, which help the bacteria grow and multiply. We also have ongoing studies with lactic acid bacteria to develop our products and find new usage areas.

Synbiotics instead of Probiotics

Adding dietary fibre to lactic acid bacteria is an advanced and time-consuming process in product development. But given the benefits of dietary fibre, it’s important for us to have it in our products. The high content of the four types of dietary fibre, which are specially selected to match our bacterial strains, is something unique to Synbiotic and an important reason why our product works as well as it does.

Unique and patented

It’s common for over-the-counter dietary supplements with lactic acid bacteria to contain the same strains of bacteria. In some cases, you can find the same bacteria in different products, albeit at completely different prices. The combination of bacterial strains in Synbiotic was developed after many years of research. They’re patented and completely unique and cannot be found in any other dietary supplement.

More important than the number of bacteria and number of strains is that the supplement is based on clinical research. It’s important that the research is not only done on the individual strains but on the total combination of bacteria (and other ingredients) used in the dietary supplement.

Synbiotic15 Daily is our first product and our bestseller, which is primarily suitable for people who want to strengthen and maintain good intestinal flora. One dose of Synbiotic15 contains 15 billion lactic acid bacteria and 4 grams of fibre. Synbiotic40 Enhanced is our stronger product which contains 40 billion lactic acid bacteria and 8 grams of fibre per dose. This synbiotic is better suited for those with a severe imbalance in their intestinal flora or at times when the body is exposed to extra stress. Synbiotic Gut-Brain, like Synbiotic40 Enhanced, is a stronger version that contains 40 billion lactic acid bacteria and 8 grams of fibre per dose, but also vitamins B6, B9 and B12, which help towards normal psychological function.  Synbiotic is gluten and lactose free.

The bacterial strains used in Synbiotic have been shown in studies to have very good resistance to bile acid and low pH. This means the bacteria have a good ability to survive and colonise in the intestine.
The advantage of Synbiotics is also that the fibres act as a packed lunch for the bacteria on their journey to the intestines. Independent studies have shown that the bacteria contained in Synbiotic can be found in the stools of people who have recently taken Synbiotic. It further supports the thesis that our bacteria make it all the way through the intestinal system.

Synbiotic 2000 is a scientific preparation developed by Professor Stig Bengmark, who is also the founder of SuperSynbiotics. Synbiotic 2000 has been used in a large number of studies over the past 25 years. Synbiotic dietary supplements contain the same composition of lactic acid bacteria and dietary fibre as Synbiotic 2000 but in a lower dose. Synbiotic 2000 is not available for purchase and is used for research purposes only.

Read more about Synbiotic 2000 here

The products Synbiotic15 Daily, Synbiotic40 Enhanced and Synbiotic Gut Brain come in powder form, and for these the easiest thing to do is stir the powder into a glass of water or other cold liquid. Stir well and drink immediately to avoid the powder settling on the bottom or the mixture thickening. Avoid heating the powder as heat kills the bacteria. The product is packaged in convenient sachets. One bag is a daily dose. Synbiotics should be taken daily and can be used throughout your life.
On special occasions, a double dose (Synbiotic15 only) may be appropriate, for example during or after a course of antibiotics. Since antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria, it’s important to wait at least two hours after taking the antibiotic before taking your synbiotic.

Synbiotic can be used by adults, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and healthy children. Pay attention to how your child reacts and reduce the dosage if there are any side effects. For breastfed infants, Synbiotic15 Daily can be mixed with a little water and applied to your nipple or their pacifier (not recommended for premature babies). Children diagnosed with NPF can benefit from taking Synbiotic.

Recommended daily intake (Synbiotic15 Daily, Synbiotic40 Enhanced and Synbiotic40B Gut-Brain)

– Children 4-10 years old; 1/4- 1/2 dose pack per day.

– Children from 11 years onward;  1/2-1 dose pack per day

Pay attention to how your child reacts and reduce the dosage if there are any side effects.

 

 

Recommended daily intake (Synbiotic15 Daily, Synbiotic40 Enhanced and Synbiotic40B Gut-Brain)
– Children 4-10 years; 1/4- 1/2 dose pack per day.
– Children from 11 years onward;  1/2-1 dose pack per day
Pay attention to how your child reacts and reduce the dosage if there are any side effects.

Synbiotic is suitable for daily use and can be taken at any time of life.

 

Synbiotic should be taken daily and is designed to be used throughout your life – this is because bacteria are living organisms. You therefore need to replenish your good bacteria daily to prevent them from decreasing in number.
Since everybody’s intestinal flora look different from each other, how long it takes before you notice any results is also specific to you. The composition of intestinal flora is influenced by factors such as diet, exercise, and stress control. And also by sleep quality, diseases, medication, and other dietary supplements. All of these can therefore have an influence on the effect.
If you have never tried Synbiotic before, we recommend using the product for at least three months to evaluate the results. After six months, 9 out of 10 people experience an improved effect on their health after taking Synbiotic (based on a 2022 customer survey).

Dietary supplements with lactic acid bacteria should always be stored in the refrigerator for maximum longevity. When stored at room temperature, the number of active bacteria decreases. To be certain about the lactic acid bacteria content, we conduct regular tests where we monitor its development over time. We also continuously check our products in refrigerated as well room temperatures. Through our tests, we can also see that the products can handle the transport to your home.

We recommend storing Synbiotic in your refrigerator. The product can, however, be kept at room temperature for short periods – when being shipped to you, for example.

The raw materials in Synbiotic do not contain gluten or lactose and we guarantee that the final product is gluten and lactose free.

If you have a severe imbalance in your intestinal flora, you may experience reactions such as gas and stomach discomfort. These problems usually stop after a period of use. If you experience problems, try dividing the daily dose by taking half in the morning and the other half in the afternoon.

Always consult your doctor about combining medications with products that contain a vitamin supplement. However, Synbiotic15 and Synbiotic40 have no effect on medicines, as they do not contain vitamins but only natural ingredients that are normally found in foods.

Yes, Synbiotic can be transported without any problems. However, for longer-term storage, we recommend a refrigerator or equivalent.

So that the powder does not sink to the bottom or thicken. Our focus has been to develop a product that is as effective as possible and we have consciously chosen not to compromise on the product in favour of user-friendliness. The alternative would have been to develop a tablet and reduce the amount of fibre.

Synbioticin voi ottaa mihin aikaan päivästä tahansa, ja sen voi ottaa sekä tyhjään vatsaan että ruoan kanssa. Jauheen voi myös erinomaisesti sekoittaa smoothieen tai ripotella jogurtin päälle. Synbioticia ei kuitenkaan saa lämmittää.

At Super Synbiotics we offer payments via Kustoms/Klarna. Through Kustoms/Klarna you can choose to pay directly, make a bank transfer, pay by invoice, pay with Swish or by card.

 

You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

Our invoicing is handled by our invoicing partner Klarna. For questions regarding your invoice, please contact Klarna’s customer service at info@klarna.se or 08-120 120 10.

Yes, Email us your order number and discount code and we will register the discount manually.

You can change your delivery address by emailing our customer service immediately after you have received confirmation of your order. NB! In the event of a large amount of orders, we cannot guarantee that the address will be changed before the package is shipped.

Double check that the discount code is correct – spellings and extra spaces are examples of common mistakes. If the problem persists, please contact our customer service.

Return your package to:

Kjellssons Logistik och Transport AB (KLT)
SuperSynbiotics
Industrigatan 39 (Freezer/cold store), Port 24
291 36 KRISTIANSTAD

NB! Put a note in the package with your name, contact information, order number and reason for the return. This enables us to identify that it’s your particular order that has been returned. As soon as we receive your return, we will make a refund and the money will be returned to you within a few days.

 

For complaints, please contact our customer service. info@supersynbiotics.se

As soon as we receive your return, we will email you with a confirmation and issue a refund. The money will be returned via the payment method you used when placing your order.

You pay for the return yourself. The return cost is usually between 50-150 SEK depending on the size of the package.

A refund usually takes 2-5 business days, but depending on the credit card issuer, it can sometimes take up to 30 days. Refunds are always made to the same payment method used for the purchase.

Received and confirmed orders will be delivered to you as quickly as possible. This usually happens within 2-4 business days. However, when we are very busy with orders it may take a little longer. If your package has not been delivered within 5 working days, please contact customer service.

Synbiotic is available for purchase from a few selected retailers. To find out if there is a retailer in your area – please contact our customer service. info@supersynbiotics.se

 

Probiotics contain only lactic acid bacteria, while synbiotics contain a combination of lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) and dietary fibre (prebiotics). The advantage of synbiotics is that the fibres act as food for the bacteria during the journey down to the intestines and help the bacteria increase in number. In addition, fibre is an important part of the diet in terms of normal bowel function. The Swedish National Food Agency recommends that adults should consume at least 25-35 grams of fibre per day, but their research shows that many people need to eat more fibre to reach the recommended daily amount.

References
Swedish National Food Administration. (2022). Fibre. https://www.livsmedelsverket.se/livsmedel-och-innehall/naringsamne/fibrer

 

 

There are a variety of different strains (varieties) of lactic acid bacteria, but not all have the same properties. Therefore it’s important that the manufacturer tests the bacterial strains in clinical studies, where the supplement is tested on humans.
There are some probiotic supplements that combine different bacterial strains, but have no clinical studies showing how the bacterial strains interact with each other. When it comes to combining strains, there is a risk that the bacteria will cancel each other out by competing. Therefore, it’s very important that there are clinical studies on the final preparation and not just on individual strains.

References
McFarland LV, Evans CT, Goldstein EJC. Strain-Specificity and Disease-Specificity of Probiotic Efficacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Med (Lausanne). 2018 May
Coyte KZ, Rakoff-Nahoum S. Understanding Competition and Cooperation within the Mammalian Gut Microbiome. Curr Biol. June 2019

The dosage differs significantly between the different preparations, with some containing billions of bacteria while others only contain a few million. Too few bacteria may mean that the supplement does not have the desired effect.

References
Shi LH, Balakrishnan K, Thiagarajah K, Mohd Ismail NI, Yin OS. Beneficial Properties of Probiotics. Trop Life Sci Res. August 2016

The journey through the stomach to the intestines is not exactly easy because the bacteria must pass through the acidic bile and stomach acid. Studies have shown that not all types of lactic acid bacteria can survive this journey. Always be sure there are studies showing that the strains in the supplement actually make it through the journey to the intestines where they will be of benefit.

References
Kailasapathy, K. and Chin, J. (2000), Survival and therapeutic potential of probiotic organisms with reference to Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium spp.. Immunol Cell Biol,

Some companies specialise in developing products with lactic acid bacteria, while others only have probiotics as part of their wide range of dietary supplements. One advantage of specialists is that they often possess more in-depth knowledge.

The fact that the brand has its own patents on the lactic acid bacteria can be taken as a seal of quality.