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This probiotic has been far more effective than many of the others my wife and I have tried. I'll break it down into a pros and cons list (the cons will explain why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5). I'm a freelance writer, and a doctor I used to write for explained to me what to look for in probiotics. I feel like I need to say that first, so you know the statements I make in the pros column have a little more backing even though this review is just my personal opinion of the product. Pros: Doesn't need to be refrigerated. That makes it easy to take on vacation, and I don't have to worry about it being worthless if I forget to put it away after taking it. The number of CFUs is guaranteed until the expiration date. That is important. If they are only guaranteed at the time of production, you don't know how many you are actually getting when you take the product. They release in the intestines. Your stomach acid will destroy probiotics that are not properly protected. They are free of major allergens. The blend is made up of nearly all L and B probiotic strains. These are the ones that provide the most benefit. Contains prebiotics. These feed the probiotics so they can flourish in your body. Cons: I almost never got to try these because the first bottle arrived with the safety seal open. That's a big quality control no-no. I'm glad I gave them another shot because the next three bottles have arrived just fine. I haven't noticed any other reviews citing quality control issues, so I really think this was an anomaly. If things keep going as they are and future orders are packaged properly, I'll update this to a 5-star review.