Probiotic supplements have special formulation and manufacturing requirements that mean not all manufacturers are equipped to handle them. With strain-specific benefits, viability testing, stability challenges and shelf life all complicating probiotic formulation, formulating with science in mind is key to ensuring a successful probiotic product.
According to product formulator VitaQuest International in Caldwell, NJ, there are several best practices for probiotic formulation that manufacturers need to keep in mind.
First and foremost, it’s key to select the right probiotic strain, as benefits are strain-specific and cannot be generalized to other strains, according to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Secondly, manufacturers must ensure they use a dosage that is supported by research, as using a lower dosage may reduce product credibility.
For the full VitaQuest article on best practices for probiotic formulation, visit https://vitaquest.com/probiotic-manufacturing-guidelines/.
