Puraz Probiotic+ combines probiotics (live microorganisms) with a prebiotic (Livaux® from NZ gold kiwifruit). The goal is to support a healthy balance and diversity of gut bacteria (the microbiome). When the microbiome is out of balance, people can experience symptoms like bloating, gas, digestive discomfort, diarrhoea or constipation, as well as feeling generally “off”. Things that may disrupt balance include antibiotics, illness, surgery, medications, food poisoning, or a restricted/overly processed diet. The probiotics help support a healthier balance, while the prebiotic helps nourish beneficial bacteria to help maintain that balance. The kiwifruit fibre can also absorb water and may help support bowel movements.

It depends on why you are taking it and individual factors. Some people notice changes such as less bloating and gas, improved digestive comfort, and more regular bowel movements. Probiotics generally support you while you are taking them, so consistency matters. The prebiotic component may have a longer-lasting role by nourishing beneficial bacteria over time. For long-term microbiome support, it can help to keep daily nutrition varied and include plenty of whole plant foods.

Probiotic+ is formulated as a synbiotic blend, combining stabilised vegetative probiotics with the spore-former Bacillus coagulans, plus the prebiotic Livaux®. Bacillus coagulans is acid, bile, and heat stable and exists in a spore state in the product. The other strains are included in a stabilised state. Each serve delivers a total of 30 billion CFU across 18 strains, and includes collagen hydrolysate (bovine) as part of the overall formula.

Livaux® is the prebiotic component of Puraz Probiotic+. It is a whole-food ingredient derived entirely from non-GMO New Zealand gold kiwifruit. Prebiotics nourish gut bacteria and support a healthy, well-functioning gastrointestinal system. Livaux® is also associated with supporting the production of beneficial gut bacteria such as Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (F. prau), which can be out of balance in some people.

The microbiome is the community of microorganisms living in and on our bodies, especially in the digestive tract. It plays a role in digestive function, immune support, and nutrient absorption. Diet, stress, sleep, exercise, and the use of probiotics and prebiotics can all influence the microbiome. Supporting a healthy microbiome is one way to support overall wellbeing.

SPORE-FORMING BACILLUS COAGULANS

Bacillus coagulans is a hardy spore-forming probiotic that survives exposure to gastric acids and bile, then can proliferate in the colon and support a healthy balance in the gut microbiome.

HIGH POTENCY MULTI-STRAIN BLEND

Alongside Livaux® and Bacillus coagulans, Puraz Probiotic+ includes a stabilised probiotic blend featuring these strains:

• Lactobacillus plantarum
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus
• Lactobacillus casei
• Lactobacillus fermentum
• Lactobacillus reuteri
• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Lactobacillus paracasei
• Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
• Lactobacillus gasseri
• Lactobacillus helveticus
• Lactobacillus salivarius
• Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis
• Streptococcus thermophilus
• Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
• Bifidobacterium longum
• Bifidobacterium breve
• Bifidobacterium bifidum

This blend contributes 29 billion CFU live bacteria per serve, with Bacillus coagulans adding another billion for a total of 30 billion CFU per serving.

Collagen is included in Puraz Probiotic+ because it plays a role in supporting the health and integrity of connective tissues throughout the digestive tract. As natural collagen production can decline with age, adding collagen hydrolysate (bovine) provides amino acids that support the maintenance of gut tissues and overall digestive wellbeing as part of a balanced routine.

The product label states that this product should not be taken during pregnancy or lactation. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, please check with your health professional before using any supplement.

Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live bacteria in sufficient quantities to support health. Prebiotics are fibres that feed beneficial gut bacteria. If probiotics are the flowers in a garden, prebiotics are the soil that helps them thrive.

Add one level scoop (3.1 g) once daily to water or smoothies. Keep it consistent day to day to support your routine, and store below 25°C in a dry place.

Puraz Probiotic+ is a peach-flavoured powder. It includes natural peach flavour and stevia, so it is easy to mix into water or smoothies.

People with known allergies to protein should not take this product without medical advice. The label also states it should not be taken during pregnancy or lactation. Always read the label and use only as directed.

If you want to go deeper on gut health, probiotics, and prebiotics, these Puraz resources may help:

• Gut health cheat sheet
• Probiotic+ FAQs (blog)
• The facts about fibre
• Probiotic smoothie bowl recipe