Solaray Mycrobiome Complete Probiotic Active (50 Billion CFU, 30 VegCaps)
Most probiotics are formulated simply for occasional bowel regularity. Solaray Complete Probiotic Active is engineered specifically for active adults, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts whose physical training demands superior nutrient uptake, rapid recovery, and cardiovascular stamina.
Combines targeted Prebiotics, live Probiotics, and cellular Postbiotics.
✓ Heart & Cardio Defense
Powered by clinically evaluated Lactobacillus plantarum LPLDL®.
✓ Enteric Shield® Protection
Acid-resistant capsules guarantee deep delivery directly into the small intestine.
Why Active Bodies Demand a Specialized Probiotic Formula
When you push through hard workouts, running, cycling, or heavy lifting, your body redirects up to 80% of its blood flow away from your digestive organs directly to your working skeletal muscles and skin. This natural exercise response is called splanchnic hypoperfusion.
In plain English: your gut temporarily starves for oxygen during intense training. When training stops, blood rushes back, causing microscopic wear and tear along your intestinal wall (commonly known as exercise-induced gut permeability or "leaky gut"). This can trigger:
✓ Sudden stomach cramps, nausea, and runner's distress during workouts.
✓ Poor absorption of dietary protein, essential electrolytes, and vital micronutrients.
✓ Lingering systemic soreness that slows down your day-to-day muscle recovery.
✓ Post-exercise drops in immune defense, leaving your upper respiratory tract vulnerable.
Solaray Mycrobiome Complete Probiotic Active provides the precise cellular fuel and multi-strain diversity required to fortify this intestinal barrier, ensuring athletic stress translates into physical progress rather than digestive burnout.
The 3-in-1 Synbiotic Advantage: Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics Working Together
Traditional supplements merely drop live bacteria into your stomach and hope they survive. Solaray Complete Probiotic Active supplies an entire self-sustaining biological ecosystem:
1. Prebiotics: Packing a Lunch
Featuring Acacia Gum and patented Solnul® Resistant Potato Starch. Think of prebiotics as specialized fertilizer. These slow-fermenting soluble fibers pass untouched through your stomach to feed beneficial gut bacteria in your lower intestine, producing short-chain fatty acids (like butyrate) that fuel your gut lining.
2. Probiotics: The Workforce
A massive 50 Billion CFU yield spanning 23 carefully vetted, bio-compatible strains. These live beneficial microorganisms colonize mucosal surfaces, crowd out troublesome bacterial species, break down tough food compounds, and synthesize essential B-vitamins and vitamin K2.
3. Postbiotics: Immediate Defense
Featuring heat-inactivated Lactobacillus rhamnosus CRL1505 HI. While live probiotics take days to multiply and colonize, postbiotics are bio-active structural components that work immediately upon contact with your intestinal receptors to tighten mucosal seals and signal immune alertness.
Evidence-Based Health Benefits: What the Clinical Research Shows
1. Heart Health & Cholesterol Clearance via Lactobacillus plantarum LPLDL®
Unlike standard digestive aids, this formula incorporates Lactobacillus plantarum LPLDL®, a patented strain screened from over 4,000 microbial candidates specifically for its high Bile Salt Hydrolase (BSH) enzymatic activity.
How it works in layman terms: Your liver produces bile acids out of circulating cholesterol to help digest dietary fats. Normally, the body recycles these bile acids over and over. The LPLDL® strain breaks the molecular bonds of these bile acids in the digestive tract, preventing them from being reabsorbed. To replace them, your liver is forced to pull low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol straight out of your bloodstream to make fresh bile, supporting healthy cholesterol levels and optimal vascular circulation naturally.
Clinical Citation: Costabile, A., et al. (2017/2021). Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled human trials conducted at the University of Reading and University of Roehampton demonstrated that daily intake of L. plantarum LPLDL® significantly reduced total cholesterol by up to 24.5%, LDL cholesterol by up to 28.4%, and apolipoprotein B without adverse side effects.
2. Upper Respiratory Defense & Mucosal Immunity via CRL1505 HI
Heavy physical training places temporary stress on your immune system, creating an "open window" where runners, lifters, and busy professionals frequently catch nagging respiratory bugs. The postbiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus CRL1505 acts like a personal bodyguard for your mucosal membranes.
By activating key messengers such as Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA), Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), and Interleukin-10 (IL-10), it primes your respiratory defenses to neutralize airborne challenges before they force you to take unplanned days off from your training regimen.
Clinical Citation: Villena, J., et al. Clinical studies published in peer-reviewed immunology journals confirm that oral administration of L. rhamnosus CRL1505 enhances respiratory mucosal immunity, significantly decreasing the frequency, cumulative duration, and severity of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).
3. Preserving Gut Barrier Integrity for Faster Workout Recovery
During strenuous exercise, intestinal tight-junction proteins (claudins and occludins) can loosen under heat and oxidative stress, allowing bacterial toxins (endotoxins/LPS) to slip into your blood. This triggers low-grade inflammation that increases post-exercise muscle soreness and causes training fatigue.
The 23-strain consortium in Solaray Complete Probiotic Active reinforces these cellular junctions, locking down your intestinal barrier so your post-workout protein shakes, BCAAs, and meals are routed toward muscle repair rather than digestive distress.
Clinical Citation: Jäger, R., et al. (2019). "International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Probiotics." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 16(1):62. Multi-strain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium supplementation preserves intestinal barrier integrity, reduces exercise-induced endotoxemia, and accelerates muscular recovery in athletic populations.
Enteric Shield® VegCaps: How the Bacteria Actually Arrive Alive
The biggest problem in the supplement industry is simple: stomach acid destroys unprotected probiotics before they reach your gut. Hydrochloric acid (pH 1.5 to 2.5) dissolves ordinary capsules in less than 15 minutes, killing off sensitive live cultures before they ever leave your stomach.
The Enteric Shield® Difference:
Solaray utilizes proprietary Enteric Shield® VegCaps, verified to withstand harsh acidic environments for more than 60 minutes.
The capsule passes completely intact through your stomach and dissolves only when it reaches the neutral pH environment of your small intestine. This ensures that the full 50 Billion CFU payload is delivered directly where colonization, bile interaction, and nutrient absorption occur.
Active Probiotic Blend: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 14D, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei IMC502, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IMC501, Lactobacillus plantarum LP-LDL®
Postbiotic: Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CRL1505 HI (Heat-Inactivated)
10 mg *
* Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Plant Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Silica. Allergen / Dietary Attributes: 100% Vegan, Non-GMO, Formulated Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Lab Verified for Purity and Potency in Utah, USA.
Suggested Usage & Temperature Storage Guide
Directions: Take 1 Enteric VegCap daily with a meal or a glass of water. For best results in athletic routines, take consistently with your morning meal or pre-training nutrition.
Antibiotic Spacing: If taking prescription antibiotics, do not consume this probiotic within 2 hours of your medication.
Shipping Stability: Formulated with shelf-stable overages to withstand transit temperatures without refrigeration for up to 14 days without loss of CFU potency.
Storage: Upon arrival, keep refrigerated to preserve maximum bacterial viability and shelf life through the expiration date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is the "Active" formula different from standard daily probiotics?
Standard probiotics focus strictly on basic digestion and relief from occasional irregularity. The "Active" formula is specifically calibrated for athletic performance and recovery. It contains a high-density 50 Billion CFU payload across 23 strains, prebiotics for sustained gut nourishment, postbiotics for instant mucosal support, and the patented L. plantarum LPLDL® strain to promote healthy cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular circulation.
Can a probiotic really help with cholesterol and heart health?
Yes. The patented Lactobacillus plantarum LPLDL® strain produces an active enzyme called Bile Salt Hydrolase (BSH). This enzyme breaks down digestive bile acids in the gut so they cannot be recycled back to the liver. To replace them, your liver takes LDL cholesterol directly from your blood to manufacture new bile, supporting healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range.
What is a postbiotic, and why is it included?
Postbiotics are beneficial compounds or heat-inactivated bacterial cells that deliver instant biological support to your gut wall and immune system. Unlike live probiotics, which require time to colonize and multiply, the postbiotic strain in this formula (L. rhamnosus CRL1505 HI) starts communicating with your immune system right away to help defend against upper respiratory tract challenges common in active routines.
Does this product arrive spoiled if it ships without an ice pack?
No. Solaray formulates this synbiotic with intentional live-culture overages and ambient stability testing, allowing it to withstand shipping conditions without refrigeration for up to 14 days. Once it arrives at your home, simply place the bottle in your refrigerator to preserve maximum potency through the expiration date printed on the bottle.
Will Solaray Complete Probiotic Active cause gas, cramps, or bloating?
Most users experience smoother digestion and reduced bloating. However, if your gut is not used to 50 Billion CFU and prebiotic fibers, you may notice mild digestive shifts for the first 3 to 5 days as your microbiome adjusts. This is normal and typically resolves quickly as beneficial bacteria rebalance your digestive tract.
