Communicating health benefits of probiotics
BioGaia offers consumers around the world clinically-proven, patented and user-friendly probiotic products. However, due to the regulatory situation we cannot communicate the effect of our products or claim health benefits. In Europe the use of nutrition and health claims is regulated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and today there are no approved health claims for probiotics.
If you want to know more about probiotics and the effect of good bacteria we recommend you to contact a healthcare professional.
If you want to learn more about your gut and your bacteria continue to read below.
The importance of gut bacteria
Historically, all we knew about bacteria was that they were causing infections and disease, that they were pathogens. Today we know that bacteria are generally beneficial and together with other microorganisms vital for our health. Read more
Gut health
80% of our immune defense is located in our gut and a balanced microbiota and enough of good bacteria is important for a well-functioning immune system. Read more
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are good bacteria that are found in food or supplements. The definition is... Read more
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About us
BioGaia is an innovative Swedish health care company and a world leader in probiotics with more than 25 years experience of developing, marketing and selling probiotic products.
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The fight against antibiotic resistance
In 2015 a decision was taken by the Board to broaden the commitment and make antibiotic resistance BioGaia’s main focus within sustainability.
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Our products
BioGaia's products are sold through around 80 local distribution partners in 100 countries around the world.
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