Essential Formulas Dr Ohhira's Probiotics® Original Formula, 30 Capsules supplement bottle
Essential Formulas

Dr Ohhira's Probiotics® Original Formula, 30 Capsules

What We Researched
4 active ingredients analyzed · 8 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
73
Product Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
ProprietaryFermented Food Concentrate 420 mg **
Prebiotics-Fruits: Prunes(Prunus domestica),Goji berries(Lycium chinense),Figs(Ficus carica),Blueberries(Vaccinium spp.),Red Bayberries(Myrica rubra),Yuzu fruit(Citrus junos),Vegetables(leaves and stalks):Japanese mugwort(Artemisia princeps),Komatsuna(Brassica rapa var, perviridis)Mushrooms(fruiting bodies):Shiitake(Lentinula edodes),Agaricus(A. blazei),Maitake(Grifola frondosa)Seaweed(leaves & stalks):Hijiki(Hizikia fusiforme),Wakame(Undaria pinnatifida),Kombu kelp(Laminaria japonica) 0
ProbioticsLactic Acid Bacteria ( used in fermentation) Bifodobacteria(B. breve ss. breve M-16v, B. infantiss ss. infantis M-63, B. longum BB536),Enterococcus faecalis TH10, Lactobacilli(L. acidophilus ATCC SD5212, L. brevis NBRC 3345, L. bulgaricus NBRC 13953, L. casei TO-A, L. fermentum NBRC 3071, L. helveticus ss. jugurti BBRC 3809, L. plantarum TO-A) andStreptococcus thermophilusNBRC 13957. 0
POSTBIOTICS(nutrients developed in fermentation process) including:Short-chain fatty acids and other organic acids(such as acetic , citric, fulvic, humic, and phenyllactic acids),oligosaccharides, polyphenols, melanoidin(anti-oxidant), andtrace amounts of chelated minerals, vitamins and amino acids. 0
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • ProprietaryFermented Food Concentrate Fair
  • Prebiotics-Fruits: Prunes(Prunus domestica),Goji berries(Lycium chinense),Figs(Ficus carica),Blueberries(Vaccinium spp.),Red Bayberries(Myrica rubra),Yuzu fruit(Citrus junos),Vegetables(leaves and stalks):Japanese mugwort(Artemisia princeps),Komatsuna(Brassica rapa var, perviridis)Mushrooms(fruiting bodies):Shiitake(Lentinula edodes),Agaricus(A. blazei),Maitake(Grifola frondosa)Seaweed(leaves & stalks):Hijiki(Hizikia fusiforme),Wakame(Undaria pinnatifida),Kombu kelp(Laminaria japonica) Fair
  • ProbioticsLactic Acid Bacteria ( used in fermentation) Bifodobacteria(B. breve ss. breve M-16v, B. infantiss ss. infantis M-63, B. longum BB536),Enterococcus faecalis TH10, Lactobacilli(L. acidophilus ATCC SD5212, L. brevis NBRC 3345, L. bulgaricus NBRC 13953, L. casei TO-A, L. fermentum NBRC 3071, L. helveticus ss. jugurti BBRC 3809, L. plantarum TO-A) andStreptococcus thermophilusNBRC 13957. Good
  • POSTBIOTICS(nutrients developed in fermentation process) including:Short-chain fatty acids and other organic acids(such as acetic , citric, fulvic, humic, and phenyllactic acids),oligosaccharides, polyphenols, melanoidin(anti-oxidant), andtrace amounts of chelated minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Good
Other Ingredients Very Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Mountain spring water
  • Safflower Oil
  • Vegetarian soft-gel capsule (roasted non-GMO starch, glycerin, food-grade carrageenan from red seaweed, and class 1 natural caramel color) Medium
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Glycerin ester
  • Vitamin E
  • Beeswax
  • Lecithin
Efficacy Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • ProprietaryFermented Food Concentrate 420 mg Effective
  • ProbioticsLactic Acid Bacteria ( used in fermentation) Bifodobacteria(B. breve ss. breve M-16v, B. infantiss ss. infantis M-63, B. longum BB536),Enterococcus faecalis TH10, Lactobacilli(L. acidophilus ATCC SD5212, L. brevis NBRC 3345, L. bulgaricus NBRC 13953, L. casei TO-A, L. fermentum NBRC 3071, L. helveticus ss. jugurti BBRC 3809, L. plantarum TO-A) andStreptococcus thermophilusNBRC 13957. 0 Under-dosed
  • POSTBIOTICS(nutrients developed in fermentation process) including:Short-chain fatty acids and other organic acids(such as acetic , citric, fulvic, humic, and phenyllactic acids),oligosaccharides, polyphenols, melanoidin(anti-oxidant), andtrace amounts of chelated minerals, vitamins and amino acids. 0 Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
ProprietaryFermented Food Concentrate 420 mg **
Prebiotics-Fruits: Prunes(Prunus domestica),Goji berries(Lycium chinense),Figs(Ficus carica),Blueberries(Vaccinium spp.),Red Bayberries(Myrica rubra),Yuzu fruit(Citrus junos),Vegetables(leaves and stalks):Japanese mugwort(Artemisia princeps),Komatsuna(Brassica rapa var, perviridis)Mushrooms(fruiting bodies):Shiitake(Lentinula edodes),Agaricus(A. blazei),Maitake(Grifola frondosa)Seaweed(leaves & stalks):Hijiki(Hizikia fusiforme),Wakame(Undaria pinnatifida),Kombu kelp(Laminaria japonica) 0
ProbioticsLactic Acid Bacteria ( used in fermentation) Bifodobacteria(B. breve ss. breve M-16v, B. infantiss ss. infantis M-63, B. longum BB536),Enterococcus faecalis TH10, Lactobacilli(L. acidophilus ATCC SD5212, L. brevis NBRC 3345, L. bulgaricus NBRC 13953, L. casei TO-A, L. fermentum NBRC 3071, L. helveticus ss. jugurti BBRC 3809, L. plantarum TO-A) andStreptococcus thermophilusNBRC 13957. 0
POSTBIOTICS(nutrients developed in fermentation process) including:Short-chain fatty acids and other organic acids(such as acetic , citric, fulvic, humic, and phenyllactic acids),oligosaccharides, polyphenols, melanoidin(anti-oxidant), andtrace amounts of chelated minerals, vitamins and amino acids. 0

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Mountain spring water Unknown
Safflower Oil Safe

It is used as a carrier oil or source of fatty acids.

Vegetarian soft-gel capsule (roasted non-GMO starch, glycerin, food-grade carrageenan from red seaweed, and class 1 natural caramel color) Unknown
Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Glycerin ester Unknown
Vitamin E Generally_safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin E.

Beeswax Safe

Used as a coating and to help form softgel capsules.

Lecithin Safe

It is used as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water-based ingredients.

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Is Essential Formulas Dr Ohhira's Probiotics® Original Formula, 30 Capsules a good supplement?

Essential Formulas Dr Ohhira's Probiotics® Original Formula, 30 Capsules received a product quality score of 73/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 4 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 8 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Essential Formulas Dr Ohhira's Probiotics® Original Formula, 30 Capsules?

Essential Formulas Dr Ohhira's Probiotics® Original Formula, 30 Capsules contains 4 active ingredients: ProprietaryFermented Food Concentrate (420 mg), Prebiotics-Fruits: Prunes(Prunus domestica),Goji berries(Lycium chinense),Figs(Ficus carica),Blueberries(Vaccinium spp.),Red Bayberries(Myrica rubra),Yuzu fruit(Citrus junos),Vegetables(leaves and stalks):Japanese mugwort(Artemisia princeps),Komatsuna(Brassica rapa var, perviridis)Mushrooms(fruiting bodies):Shiitake(Lentinula edodes),Agaricus(A. blazei),Maitake(Grifola frondosa)Seaweed(leaves & stalks):Hijiki(Hizikia fusiforme),Wakame(Undaria pinnatifida),Kombu kelp(Laminaria japonica) (0), ProbioticsLactic Acid Bacteria ( used in fermentation) Bifodobacteria(B. breve ss. breve M-16v, B. infantiss ss. infantis M-63, B. longum BB536),Enterococcus faecalis TH10, Lactobacilli(L. acidophilus ATCC SD5212, L. brevis NBRC 3345, L. bulgaricus NBRC 13953, L. casei TO-A, L. fermentum NBRC 3071, L. helveticus ss. jugurti BBRC 3809, L. plantarum TO-A) andStreptococcus thermophilusNBRC 13957. (0), POSTBIOTICS(nutrients developed in fermentation process) including:Short-chain fatty acids and other organic acids(such as acetic , citric, fulvic, humic, and phenyllactic acids),oligosaccharides, polyphenols, melanoidin(anti-oxidant), andtrace amounts of chelated minerals, vitamins and amino acids. (0). Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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