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Sensitive Probiotic

Premium blend of eight clinically proven probiotic strains for robust gut health and folks with sensitivities. Formulated to avoid negative reactions, with no common allergens, additives or prebiotics.

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Product Description

A super clean, potent and therapeutic-grade probiotic for on-the-go. Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic comes in a convenient little oral capsule, with the same GutPro® formula that's been a staple in your carry-on:

Eight strains of beneficial bacteria that are essential for digestive health, without the strains that can irritate folks with sensitive digestive systems.

Dosage Directions

Adults: Always start with a smidge! Start with one capsule daily with food. Then take two capsules together, or as directed by a certified healthcare practitioner. (See "low and slow" note below).

Children: Take one capsule daily with food.

For sensitive adults and children: A smaller dose may be obtained by pulling apart the capsule and taking a portion of the contents.

Start low and slow: Our supplements are premium, pure and potent. Therefore, it's critically important to start slowly, with a lower dosage than recommended. For example, a minimal dose every other day, or even once a week, until you can determine how the supplement affects your body and what feels right for you.

How to take: For best absorption, we recommend taking your probiotic with a meal or a spoonful of organic fat, like butter, ghee, emu oil or coconut oil. See FAQs for more info.

Storage

Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic capsules require refrigeration for long-term storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to two weeks while traveling.

Price & Dosage Calculator

Use our dosage calculator to determine how long your product will last based on your household size.

One bottle of Sensitive Probiotic will last your household approximately . The estimated price per dose is .

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  • Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic Capsules supplement facts
  • Convenient capsules with 8 strains

  • No additives or prebiotics

  • Non-GMO & free of common allergens

  • For sensitive stomachs, biohackers & real foodies

  • Carefully chosen strains to avoid common reactions

  • Maintains regularity, supports gut health and immunity*

Gentle formula to avoid side effects

Our probiotic for sensitive stomachs is made for your comfort. We carefully calibrate the probiotic strains to ease digestion, promote regularity and minimize potential side effects.*

That means omitting certain strains found in commercial brands that can cause histamine intolerance, acidosis and other reactions.*

You also won't find common allergens or additives. Another plus? No prebiotics, like inulin or maltodextrin.

What does Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic do?

After decades of research and feedback from practitioners, scientists, professionals and those with a vested interest in intestinal health, we formulated this blend to help restore digestion and elimination while aiding in the breakdown and assimilation of nutrients. So you can garner all of the benefits from these powerful, small-batch probiotic capsules.

This blend contains eight clinically-proven strains of probiotics for gut health (seven human strains and one plant-based strain):

  • L. gasseri
  • L. salivarius
  • B. bifidum
  • B. breve
  • B. infantis
  • B. longum
  • B. lactis
  • L. plantarum, the plant strain

Is it the one for you?

This formula is also ideal for people who are embarking on their health journeys or taking their first bites in dietary protocols, like:

GAPS, SIBO, Body Ecology,
Autism/PDD-NOS, PANDAS/PANS,
Paleo, AIP, Ketogenic,
Gluten-free, soy-free and casein-free.

(Please note that while this probiotic may be suitable for people on these diets, we do not claim it cures the health conditions that prompt the diets.)

Athletes, biohackers and people passionate about real food also use our Sensitive Probiotic capsules as an integral part of their wellness routines. We've even heard from happy customers who take it as part of their beauty regimens, for glowing skin and hair.*

And because the capsules are less condensed than the powder, they're ideal for those just starting probiotics. They're also great for travel!

How the strains in this formula support comfy, healthy digestion

Below are some of the studied health benefits of the eight strains in our formula (more info and sources in our ingredients section).

First, they seem to play a role in comfy, healthy digestion.* The biggies are:

  • Minimizing gas, bloating and abdominal discomfort.*
  • Helping to digest challenging foods and assimilate nutrients.*
  • Establishing a healthy gut microbiome.*
  • Rebalancing the gut when pathogens are causing issues, such as C. diff (C. difficile) or SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).*
  • Supporting the microvilli in the production and synthesis of vitamins, especially B vitamins that include folate, biotin, thiamine, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin and B12.*
  • And maintaining regularity (sans constipation or occasional diarrhea).* So you can go every single day with ease.*

More probiotic health benefits

When the gut is healthy, overall health benefits can follow! The strains in Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic also may:

  • Keep the immune system strong.*
  • Keep inflammation in check.*
  • Support a peppy mood and sharp brain.*
  • Promote smooth, healthy skin.*
  • Ease histamine intolerance and oxalate sensitivity.*
  • And they may even support dental and oral health.*

What is in Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic?

Health experts love Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic

On supplements for expectant mothers*: And so I recommend eating a diet rich in cultured foods – cultured veggies, kombucha, kefirs, and so on – and also supplementing throughout pregnancy. Which supplement? My personal favorites are … [Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic]…

 

On postpartum recovery*: After incorporating these gut-boosting supplements into my routine… my digestive symptoms went back to their normal, pre-pregnancy state within a week (i.e. eliminating regularly). This is SO important for hormone balance, because when we're not regularly excreting waste, toxins and extra estrogen via our bowels they get reabsorbed back into our bloodstream, causing estrogen dominance.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What strains and ingredients did you leave out of the formula for people with sensitivities?

 

We've had customers who've tried a dozen – sometimes as many as 20 – different probiotic formulas. And after years of frustration and despair, they've told us that this formula is the one that finally worked for them. Here's why: 

  • No histamine-producing strains (Our Sensitive Probiotic contains only histamine-neutral or histamine-degrading strains of probiotic bacteria)
  • No strains known to contribute to D-lactate acidosis
  • No streptococcus thermophilus or other strains linked to adverse reactions
  • No spore-forming strains of probiotics (e.g. soil bacteria)
  • No inulin, maltodextrin or other prebiotics that can feed pathogens
  • No excipients and other added ingredients, i.e., magnesium stearate, silica, titanium dioxide
  • No common allergens: All strains are grown on a dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian, non-GMO culture. Does not contain milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat/gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, yeast, corn or soy
 

What is the difference between your Sensitive Probiotic capsules and the powdered version?

Both Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic capsules and Sensitive Probiotic powder contain the same formula: the same strains in the same ratios.

The capsules contain cellulose, which is required to keep the powder in capsule form. The capsules have 5 billion CFUs per capsule, allowing for easy titration of doses.

The powder does not contain any additional ingredients at all.

The powder contains 6 trillion CFUs per bottle; the capsules contain 600 billion CFUs per bottle. In other words, one bottle of Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic Powder is the equivalent to 10 bottles of the capsules. Although the powder costs more upfront, it's more economical in the long run.

Our customers choose the capsules for convenience, whether they have a student in college, are traveling or just want to pop a little pill and run out the door.

For families all using the same probiotic, we recommend Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic Powder, as you can easily individualize the doses with the cute mini measuring spoon, and because there are more doses of the pure powder.

Can you ship Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic capsules in hot temperatures?

Yes! Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic capsules (and all of our probiotics!) can be shipped when it's hot outside. Because it requires refrigeration, we only ship orders Monday through Wednesday using two-day premium shipping services that include tracking. We also have an overnight shipping option.

Smidge® probiotics are freeze-dried, so they hold up well to warm temperatures.

What is the best time and way to take my Sensitive Probiotic capsules?

 

Here's the fun part. We recommend taking your probiotic with a meal (around the same time daily). It's beneficial if the meal also contains some natural, organic fat or oil.

Taking your probiotic with real food provides a buffering system for the supplement and ensures its safe passage through the digestive tract. Food also provides the friendly bacteria in your probiotic the proper nourishment to ensure its survival in your gut.

Our probiotics work best with an ancestral diet: unprocessed foods (meat, vegetables, fruits), healthy fats (olive oil, butter, lard, coconut oil, etc.) and no grains (i.e., no wheat, corn, rice, soy, etc.).

Please avoid taking probiotics with certain foods that may diminish the potency:

  • Avoid chlorinated water.
  • Avoid hot soup and hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.).
  • Avoid highly processed foods (store-bought juice, sugar, wheat and soy products).
 

What kind of diet should I eat while on Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic capsules?

Our probiotics and supplements work best in conjunction with a wholesome, real food diet. Think healthy fats, wild-caught fish, grass-fed meat, organic fruits and vegetables, and the elimination of pesticides, GMOs, additives, preservatives, chemicals and processed sugar/flour. So eat clean and eat up!

How long does one bottle of Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic capsules last?

 

At the average adult dose of 2 capsules per day, one bottle will last 30 days.

 

Is this Sensitive Probiotic free of common allergens?

 

We wouldn't have it any other way :) Our Sensitive Probiotic capsules are free of common allergens. All strains are grown on a dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian, non-GMO culture. It does not contain milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat/gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, yeast, corn or soy.

Is it freeze-dried or live?

 

Smidge® Probiotics are comprised of freeze-dried bacteria. Old school probiotics contained live cultures that died in transit due to warm temperatures. Freeze-dried bacteria are able to withstand warmer temperatures during transit. 

Where are the ingredients in Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic sourced and where is the supplement made?

 

The strains in our Sensitive Probiotic capsules are sourced and produced right here in the U.S. :)

 

How many strains does this formula have?

 

Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic capsules have eight clinically-proven strains of probiotics for gut health (seven human strains: L. gasseri, L. salivarius, B. bifidum, B. breve, B. infantis, B. longum, B. lactis; and L. plantarum, a plant-based strain).*

I have histamine intolerance and/or sensitivity to D-lactate. How will this product affect me?

 

Before starting any new supplement, it’s best to first run it by your doctor. But, each of the eight strains in our Sensitive Probiotic powder has extensive research supporting their safety and efficacy in helping to revitalize the body.* We also considered the growth rate of these strains, so they would help maintain the balance in your gut.* For instance, its histamine-degrading strains balance the histamine-forming strains in the proper ratio.* This way, you can maximize your probiotic benefits while still minimizing your exposure to D-lactate and histamine.* (See more on D-lactic acidosis in the question below.)

How are the strains in Sensitive Probiotic beneficial for D-lactic acidosis?

D-lactic acidosis occurs when the body produces an excess of a poorly-metabolized form of lactic acid (as compared to the more common and more readily metabolized L-lactic acid). Folks often experience brain fog— cloudy thinking, difficulty concentrating, fatigue and forgetfulness. These mental symptoms can be accompanied by digestive issues such as bloating, abdominal discomfort and distension, and gas after meals.*

Here is the Smidge® philosophy in relation to avoiding side effects from D-lactic acidosis. Eating processed foods and sugar can contribute to gut dysbiosis, both of which are contributing factors to D-lactic acidosis. Taking a probiotic that contains acidophilus as its primary strain, which generates D-lactic acid, can worsen things.

Many eventually realize this and take a probiotic that avoids D-lactate strains — a great first step! But to really tackle the issue of D-lactic acidosis, many have found relief from eating a diet full of fresh, real, unprocessed foods, and taking a probiotic containing plantarum. Studies show that despite containing D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid, plantarum can reduce lactic acid and may even reduce lactic acidosis.*

Here’s how: L. plantarum initially produces L(+)-lactate, and then switches to making D(-)-lactate, allowing for equilibrium. The production of D(-)-lactate in L. plantarum is linked to the cell wall's biosynthesis.

So, Smidge® Sensitive Probiotic contains seven strains that only produce L-lactic acid — and L-plantarum has been shown to reduce D-lactic acidosis.* In all, plantarum is a powerful probiotic strain that, when combined with a healthy diet, can restore or address gut dysbiosis.*

Does this probiotic contain prebiotics?

 

No. Most commercial probiotics are up to 80% prebiotics. This is notable because adding prebiotics reduces the potency of a probiotic supplement and therefore, reduces the cost per bottle. More importantly, we intentionally keep prebiotics separate from our probiotic formulas. We do not (add any additional ingredients), as many of our customers have very sensitive digestive systems or are biohackers who only want purity.

A probiotic can work alone and does not require a prebiotic. Our pure probiotics can colonize without a prebiotic. Additionally, not all people taking a probiotic need a prebiotic. We recommend starting our probiotics without a prebiotic, before determining whether or not to add it to your protocol. We believe it's essential to focus on diet and real food to support the colonization of good gut bacteria.

Here's some additional background regarding our philosophy on prebiotics:

Most commercially available prebiotics are made from FOS/inulin. This starchy, sugary substance is counterproductive to gut health and overall health. There's also a concern that some kinds of yeast can use inulin/FOS for fuel, thereby leading to overactive yeast production in the body.

How can a quality probiotic help avoid diarrhea and constipation?

Probiotic bacteria have the intelligence to aid with diarrhea and constipation, by modulating and regulating water in the colon to provide regularity.* So when you take quality probiotics regularly in combination with a whole food diet, your digestion and regularity are well, regular!*

What is oxalate sensitivity and how does Sensitive Probiotic help?

Oxalate sensitivity is triggered by certain greens, veggies and fruits that people with sensitive digestive systems cannot handle, and it’s similar to a histamine reaction. The L. plantarum in Sensitive Probiotic works to remove oxalates that can build up in the system and cause inflammation or dysbiosis.

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    Histamine Intolerance approved!!!

    I've been battling Histamine Intolerance for 9 months. This is one of very few probiotics that doesn't trigger any hives, brain fog, or other histamine related reactions since it doesn't have any of the usual nasty "other ingredients" found in other brands and the probiotic strains seem to work for me. Great addition to my homemade yogurt too! Money well spent. If you're on the fence, don't hesitate to buy it! It really helps...

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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Tanya! We put a lot of care into selecting the cleanest ingredients and the most effective strains, so hearing that it's helping you feel better makes it all worth it. It's wonderful to know that it's also a perfect addition to your homemade yogurt! Thanks again for the glowing review!

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    2 weeks ago
    Great for post antibiotic

    This helped me get my digestion system back on track!

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    2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kelly! We're delighted to hear that our probiotic could benefit you with getting your digestion back on track! It's fantastic that you've felt a positive difference in your overall digestion and well-being. We appreciate you sharing your experience and are grateful for your trust in our products!

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    1 month ago
    Best

    Best for regularity

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    1 month ago

    Thank you for this 5-star review!! Our Sensitive Probiotic powder has so many wonderful benefits, including benefiting regularity! We are happy to hear you're enjoying it!

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Finally!

    I have always had a very sensitive system and have been searching for a probiotic that wouldn’t cause more problems than it solves. I am happy to say, Smidge Sensitive is it! It has helped me normalize my digestive system in a very short time after years of struggling to accomplish this through diet and exercise and still falling short. I am grateful and recommend this product to my family and friends.

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    4 months ago

    Hi Dayl, Thanks for the 5-star rating! It is good to know that the Sensitive Probiotic has been a part of helping your digestive system. Once again thanks for supporting Smidge®!

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Only probiotic I’ll use

    I have multiple food allergies and have found issues with other brands of probiotics in the past. This is by far the best probiotic I’ve used! My sensitive stomach reacts well to this and I feel so much better overall when I’m taking it. Highly recommend!

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    5 months ago

    Hi Ali, Thanks for leaving a 5-star rating! We are so happy to hear that you are starting to feel better by taking our Sensitive Probiotic. Thank you so much for supporting Smidge®!

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