Probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)

Complete ingredient profile and research

Level 1: Specialty Compounds
Level 2: Probiotics

Probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)

Inside Body
Tier 2 Moderate Bioavailability

Reliable form requiring 1-2 conversion steps. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Inside: Harmless
Primary Category: Probiotics (2 active forms)

Key Information

Inside Body Harmful Score

Harmless

Use Type

Inside Body

Classification & Quality Hierarchy

Ingredient Classification Hierarchy

LEVEL 1
Specialty Compounds
Dietary Category
LEVEL 2
Probiotics
Primary Category

Probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) is the Active Form (Level 3) - the specific chemical variant of Probiotics.

LEVEL 1

Dietary Category

Specialty Compounds

The type of dietary ingredient this is

LEVEL 2

Primary Category

Probiotics

View all 2 active forms →

EFFICACY TIER

Bioavailability Quality

2

Tier 2: Moderate Bioavailability

Bioavailability Quality Indicator

What does Tier 2 mean?

Reliable forms that work well but require minor 1-2 step conversions. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Conversion Steps: This form requires 1 step for the body to convert it into its usable form.

Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Conversion Steps

1

Minor conversion needed

Number of metabolic steps the body needs to convert this ingredient into its usable form

Compare Active Forms of Probiotics

Different chemical forms of Probiotics have varying absorption rates and effectiveness. Compare this form with alternatives below.

Active Form Efficacy Tier Conversion Steps Bioavailability Notes Action
Probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) YOU'RE HERE
Tier 2 1 Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. Current
Probiotics (Bifidobacterium lactis HN019) Tier 2 1 Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. View

Understanding Efficacy Tiers:

  • Tier 1: "Body-ready" forms with maximum absorption and minimal conversion needed
  • Tier 2: Reliable forms requiring 1-2 conversion steps, good balance of cost and effectiveness
  • Tier 3: Basic forms with poor absorption or high GI distress, often poorly utilized

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