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3-in-1 Complete Probiotic

Culturelle
4.6
(134 ratings)
Fish Oil 240 mg
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Score 50.0

Primarily a probiotic, with negligible and ineffective doses of fish oil and Vitamin D, making it a poor '3-in-1' value.

Quantity: 30 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (30 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
General Health
Heart Health
Brain Health
Joint Health
Mood Support

Score 50.0

Primarily a probiotic, with negligible and ineffective doses of fish oil and Vitamin D, making it a poor '3-in-1' value.

Analysis

Culturelle's 3-in-1 Complete Probiotic is predominantly a probiotic supplement, featuring the well-researched Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG strain known for its gut and immune health benefits. However, its '3-in-1' claim is significantly undermined by the extremely low dosages of fish oil (240mg, providing minimal omega-3s) and Vitamin D (40 IU, a negligible amount for adults). These trace amounts mean the product fails to deliver meaningful benefits for cardiovascular, brain, joint, mood, or skin health from the omega-3 or vitamin D components. Consumers are essentially paying a premium for a probiotic that includes insufficient quantities of other beneficial ingredients, making it a poor choice for anyone seeking a combined supplement.

Pros
  • Contains a well-researched and effective probiotic strain (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) for gut and immune health.
Cons
  • Extremely low and ineffective dose of fish oil (240mg) for omega-3 benefits.
  • Negligible dose of Vitamin D (40 IU).
  • High price per serving ($0.81) for a product that effectively only delivers a probiotic.
  • Misleading '3-in-1' branding given the insufficient quantities of two key components.
Warnings
  • Do not rely on this product for omega-3 or Vitamin D supplementation.
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Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Calories 0 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates 0 Gram(s)
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 1 mcg
Sodium (Sodium Ascorbate) 5 mg
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG 40 mg
Fish Oil 240 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Categories
Fish Oil 5.0
This product contains an extremely minimal and ineffective amount of fish oil, making it an unsuitable choice if one is specifically looking for a fish oil supplement.
Goals
General Health 55.0
The probiotic contributes well to gut and immune health, a part of general wellness. However, the lack of effective fish oil and Vitamin D severely limits its overall contribution to broader general health.
Heart Health 10.0
The fish oil content is far too low to have any significant impact on heart health.
Brain Health 10.0
The fish oil content is far too low for brain health benefits.
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