RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care by Garden of Life – Digestive Balance Probiotic Capsules
RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care capsules by Garden of Life combine live cultures with protein-digesting enzymes in a vegetarian capsule. This 100 billion CFU probiotic provides a Replenish Blend alongside a 50 mg enzyme blend and a 45 mg fruit and vegetable blend.
The formula brings together Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and additional cultures associated with fermented foods. For adults comparing daily probiotic supplements, its distinguishing features are the broad culture blend, added enzymes and once-daily directions. Vegetarian capsules do not mean dairy-free: this formula contains milk.
Key RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care Benefits
- Supports digestive balance by supplying live microorganisms that participate in the intestinal environment and complement the body's resident microbial community.
- Combines probiotic cultures with protein-digesting enzymes, which break protein into smaller pieces as part of the digestive process.
- Brings together multiple culture types for adults seeking gut microbiome support, rather than a formula built around a single microorganism.
How RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care Works
Probiotic microorganisms interact with food components and the surrounding intestinal environment. Their activities differ from those of digestive enzymes: living cultures participate in microbial processes, while enzymes act on food molecules. Here, proteases specifically act on protein. The capsule therefore combines two distinct approaches to digestive support rather than treating cultures and enzymes as interchangeable. CFU means colony-forming units, a measure of viable microorganisms, not the weight of the blend.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus: Uses carbohydrates as fuel and interacts with the intestinal environment. These microbial activities help explain its place in a formula focused on digestive balance. It is one member of the Replenish Blend, alongside other Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium cultures.
- Bifidobacterium lactis: A member of the Bifidobacterium group, which participates in carbohydrate fermentation within the gut. Fermentation converts food components into smaller microbial metabolites, connecting these organisms with the digestive ecosystem rather than with the direct breakdown of dietary protein.
- Protease: Helps break the bonds linking amino acids in dietary protein. The enzyme blend also includes Acid Protease and Protease S, complementing the live cultures with protein-focused digestive activity.
RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care Is Formulated For
- Adults looking for a multi-culture probiotic with added protein-digesting enzymes.
- Adults who prefer a capsule that can be opened and taken with water or juice.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Probiotics Supplements, GI Health Supplements, and Garden Of Life Probiotics and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Adults take 1 capsule daily. May be taken with or without food. Capsules can be opened. Contents can be taken directly with water or juice.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 30
Replenish Blend ... 100 Billion CFU¹ +
Bifidobacterium lactis BL818, Lactobacillus acidophilus (SD-5221), Lactobacillus paracasei (SD-5218), Bifidobacterium lactis (SD-5220),
Raw Whole Food Probiotic Blend: Bulgarian Yogurt (milk) Concentrate,
²Eastern European Wild Kefir Culture containing Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, Lactobacillus kefirgranum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus cremoris, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus kefir, Lactobacillus parakefir, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactococcus lactis biovar diacetylactis, Leuconostoc lactis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Leuconostoc cremoris, Leuconostoc dextranicum, Kluyveromyces marxianus, Brettanomyces anomalus, Debaryomyces hansenii, Saccharomyces unisporus, Saccharomyces turicensis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces exiguus, Torulaspora delbrueckii
Protein-Digesting Enzyme Blend ... 50 mg +
Protease, Acid Protease, Protease S
Eastern European Raw Fruit & Veggie Blend ... 45 mg +
Red Bell Pepper (Fruit), Green Pea (Seed), Carrot (Root), Plum (Fruit), Cherry (Fruit), Strawberry (Fruit), Raspberry (Fruit)
+ Daily Value not established.
¹At Expiration Date under recommended storage conditions:
²Represents strains typically found in Eastern European Wild Kefir Culture.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (capsule), organic brown rice.
Contains: Milk.
Does Not Contain: Contains no carriers, fillers, artificial colors or preservatives. Made without soy ingredients, peanut, tree nuts or shellfish. NSF Certified Gluten-Free. Non GMO Project Verified.
Storage: Best if refrigerated. Store in a dry place at 71° F (22° C) or below.
Additional precautions: Probiotics can cause digestive discomfort, including gas. Consult your clinician before use if you have a weakened immune system or a serious illness, because live microorganisms can pose an infection risk in vulnerable people. Avoid this milk-containing formula if you have a milk allergy.
Frequently Asked Questions About RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care
What are the benefits of RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care?
RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care combines a 100 billion CFU Replenish Blend with protein-digesting enzymes for adult digestive support. Its cultures include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, while its 50 mg enzyme blend contains Protease, Acid Protease and Protease S. Live cultures and enzymes have different roles: cultures interact with the intestinal environment, and proteases break down dietary protein. The formula also contains a 45 mg fruit and vegetable blend; it is not a replacement for eating those foods.
Who should take RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care?
This Garden of Life formula is intended for adults who want a multi-culture probiotic with added protein-digesting enzymes. Adults take one capsule daily, with or without food. The capsule can be opened and its contents taken directly with water or juice. It contains milk despite its vegetarian capsule format, so it is not suitable for someone avoiding milk because of an allergy. It is not intended for children, and pregnancy, nursing, regular medication use or medical supervision require practitioner guidance.
Are there any side effects of taking RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care?
Probiotics can cause gas or digestive discomfort. This formula contains milk. As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, giving product to children, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision. Not intended for children. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Manufactured in a facility that also processes soy, peanut, tree nuts and shellfish. People with serious illness or weakened immunity need clinician guidance because live cultures can pose an infection risk.
How does RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care support overall health?
Its role is digestive support rather than broad vitamin or mineral replacement. The Replenish Blend supplies live cultures that interact with the gut environment, while the proteases work on dietary protein. This combination makes the formula different from a probiotic without enzymes or an enzyme-only supplement. A varied diet remains important because the 45 mg fruit and vegetable blend is a small component, not a serving of produce. Individual responses to the live-culture blend vary.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
