Natural Factors Big Friends Powder Multiprobiotic 7- strain formula 3 Billion Active Cells, 60g

Gentle Daily Probiotic Support for Growing Kids

Natural Factors Big Friends® Multi-Probiotic Powder is a 7-strain probiotic formula designed specifically for children and adolescents. Each 1 g serving provides a guaranteed minimum of 3 billion active probiotic cells, combining Lactobacillus/Lacticaseibacillus/Limosilactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species to support intestinal and gastrointestinal health.

The neutral-tasting powder is easy to mix into water, juice, smoothies, yogurt, cereal, fruit or other foods, making it a convenient option for children who have difficulty swallowing capsules.

7 Probiotic Strains • 3 Billion CFU per 1 g • Powder • Child-Friendly • Vegetarian • Gluten-Free

What It Is

• A 7-strain multi-probiotic powder formulated for children and adolescents

• Provides 3 billion CFU per 1 g (¼ teaspoon)

• Contains both Lacto-probiotic and Bifido-probiotic blends

• Provides a combination of probiotic species associated with the natural intestinal flora

• Includes Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis (B. infantis)

• Unflavoured/neutral-tasting and easy to mix into foods or beverages

• Suitable for children 3 years and older according to the current manufacturer's Canadian directions

Who It's For

Big Friends Multi-Probiotic is designed for:

• Children and adolescents needing daily probiotic support

• Children who prefer a powder rather than capsules or chewables

• Children looking for support for normal intestinal and gastrointestinal health

• Families wanting a convenient multi-strain probiotic

• Children whose intestinal flora may be affected by factors such as occasional illness, dietary changes or antibiotic use

What It Does

Supports gastrointestinal health

The formula is intended to help support normal intestinal and gastrointestinal health.

Provides a source of probiotics

Each 1 g serving supplies a guaranteed minimum of 3 billion active probiotic cells.

Supports a favourable gut flora

The seven-strain combination may help promote a favourable balance of intestinal microorganisms.

Provides complementary probiotic strains

The formula combines four Lacto-type strains with three Bifidobacterium strains, providing a broader multi-strain approach than a single-strain probiotic.

7 Probiotic Strains

Lacto-Probiotic Blend – 1.8 Billion CFU

• Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (HA-111)

• Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-122)

• Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (HA-108)

• Limosilactobacillus fermentum (HA-179)

Bifido-Probiotic Blend – 1.2 Billion CFU

• Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132)

• Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129)

• Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis (HA-116)

Total: 3 billion CFU per 1 g serving.

Why a Multi-Strain Formula?

Different probiotic strains have different characteristics and roles within the intestinal environment. Big Friends combines seven specially cultured strains in two complementary probiotic blends.

The formula includes both Lactobacillus-family organisms and Bifidobacterium species, including B. infantis, which Natural Factors specifically includes as part of its children's probiotic formulation.

Easy Powder Format

One of the main advantages of Big Friends Multi-Probiotic is its versatility.

The powder can be:

• Mixed into water

• Added to juice

• Blended into a smoothie

• Sprinkled onto cereal

• Mixed into yogurt

• Sprinkled over fruit

• Added to other suitable foods

The product has no added flavour or colour, making it easy to incorporate into a child's normal routine.

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredients — per 1 g (¼ teaspoon):

• Total bacterial culture — 3 billion CFU

• Lacto-probiotic blend — 1.8 billion CFU

• Bifido-probiotic blend — 1.2 billion CFU

Non-medicinal ingredients:

• Maltodextrin

• Silica

• Ascorbic acid

May contain traces of milk and soy.

Free From

Natural Factors states that the product contains:

• No added sugar

• No wheat

• No gluten

• No corn

• No egg

• No fish

• No shellfish

• No salt

• No tree nuts

• No artificial colours

• No artificial preservatives

• No artificial sweeteners

• No genetically modified genes or proteins

Suitable for vegetarians.

Recommended Use

Children 3–5 years:
Take ¼ teaspoon (1 g), 1–3 times daily.

Children, adolescents and adults 6 years and older:
Take ¼–½ teaspoon, 3 times daily.

Mix into water, juice or a smoothie, or sprinkle onto foods such as cereal, fruit or yogurt.

When taking antibiotics, take the probiotic at least 2–3 hours before or after the antibiotic.

Cautions

May contain traces of milk and soy.

Stop use and consult a healthcare practitioner if digestive upset, such as diarrhea, occurs, worsens or persists beyond 3 days.

Do not use if immunocompromised, including conditions such as AIDS or lymphoma, or during long-term corticosteroid treatment.

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if there is fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain.