{"product_id":"aor-probiotic-3-90-vcaps","title":"AOR Probiotic-3, Clinically Studied to Support Gut Health, Shelf Stable. 90-180 Vegetable Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAOR Probiotic-3 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOR Probiotic-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clinically studied, shelf-stable probiotic featuring a unique three-strain formula — including the spore-forming strain \u003cem\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e (a hardy, soil-based organism) alongside \u003cem\u003eEnterococcus faecalis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eClostridium butyricum\u003c\/em\u003e. This distinctive combination is researched for supporting gut health and a balanced microbiome through a different mechanism than typical Lactobacillus\/Bifidobacterium probiotics. Because it's shelf-stable, no refrigeration is needed. AOR is a practitioner-trusted Canadian brand known for science-based formulations. Available in 90-180 vegetable capsules. Gluten-free, vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinically studied 3-strain probiotic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB. subtilis, E. faecalis, C. butyricum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent approach than Lactobacillus\/Bifido probiotics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf-stable — no refrigeration needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-180 vegetable capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAOR — practitioner-trusted Canadian brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan, gluten-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho AOR Probiotic-3 Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting a clinically studied probiotic with a unique, research-backed strain combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who haven't responded well to typical Lactobacillus\/Bifidobacterium probiotics and want a different approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting shelf-stable convenience — no refrigeration, easy for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople interested in spore-forming and butyrate-supporting strains for gut health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a science-based probiotic from a respected practitioner brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults building a gut-health routine who want a documented, studied formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want a high-CFU Lactobacillus\/Bifidobacterium probiotic (the most common type), this uses a different strain approach — see options like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/naka-nutri-probiotic-45-billion\"\u003eNaka 45B\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/probiotics\"\u003eprobiotics category\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want a women's-specific probiotic, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/garden-of-life-dr-formulated-probiotics-once-daily-women-s-50-billion-shelf-stable-30-vcaps\"\u003eGarden of Life Women's\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are severely immunocompromised, talk to your healthcare practitioner before any live-culture probiotic. If you prefer a refrigerated practitioner-grade probiotic, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/nfh-probio-sap\"\u003eNFH ProBio SAP\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOR Probiotic-3 is a probiotic designed to support digestive and gut health. It uses a three-strain blend with a different profile from the strains found in most probiotics. The formula is shelf-stable, so it doesn't need refrigeration — convenient for everyday use and travel. It's made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow AOR Probiotic-3 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProbiotic-3 vs Conventional Probiotics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbiotic-3 (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique 3-strain combination (B. subtilis, E. faecalis, C. butyricum) working through a different mechanism. Clinically studied.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventional Probiotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactobacillus\/Bifidobacterium strains, the most common type. A fit if you want the standard probiotic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProbiotic-3 vs Naka 45B (High-CFU)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbiotic-3 (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive strains, clinical research, shelf-stable. Strain approach over raw count.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaka 45B:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-CFU (45 billion) conventional probiotic. A fit if you want a high count of standard strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProbiotic-3 vs NFH ProBio SAP (Refrigerated)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbiotic-3 (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelf-stable, distinctive strains, convenient.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNFH ProBio SAP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerated, practitioner-grade, conventional strains with guaranteed potency. A fit if you want refrigerated viability and standard strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are CFUs (and Why Strain Choice Matters More Here)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbiotic potency is often discussed in CFUs, but Probiotic-3 shows why strains matter more than count:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCFU = Colony-Forming Units:\u003c\/strong\u003e The number of viable, live bacteria. Useful, but not the whole story — the specific strains and their researched effects matter as much or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy strain matters here:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probiotic-3 isn't about a huge CFU number — it's about a specific, clinically studied combination of three strains that work through a distinctive mechanism. The research is on this exact combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpore-forming strains:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e is spore-forming, meaning it's naturally hardy and survives stomach acid and shelf storage well. This is part of why the product is shelf-stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButyrate support:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eClostridium butyricum\u003c\/em\u003e supports the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that nourishes the cells lining the gut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-stable advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hardy strains mean no refrigeration is needed, making it convenient for daily use and travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all probiotics, it works best with consistent daily use. Benefits come from sustained presence, not occasional doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take as directed on the label, with or without food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Being shelf-stable, it doesn't require refrigeration. If you're taking antibiotics, space the probiotic by 2-3 hours from your antibiotic dose, and consider continuing afterward to support gut flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are severely immunocompromised or have a serious medical condition. Some adults experience mild digestive adjustment in the first week, which usually settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow is Probiotic-3 different from other probiotics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMost probiotics use Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains. Probiotic-3 uses a clinically studied three-strain combination — B. subtilis (spore-forming), E. faecalis, and C. butyricum — working through a different mechanism. This makes it a useful option for those who haven't responded well to conventional probiotics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need refrigeration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo — it's shelf-stable. The spore-forming Bacillus subtilis strain is naturally hardy and survives shelf storage well, so no refrigeration is needed. This makes it convenient for daily use and travel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's special about the strains?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eB. subtilis is spore-forming (hardy, survives stomach acid and storage). C. butyricum supports butyrate, a beneficial compound that nourishes the gut lining. This specific clinically studied combination works differently from standard Lactobacillus\/Bifido probiotics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose this or a conventional probiotic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf standard Lactobacillus\/Bifidobacterium probiotics have worked well for you, those remain a solid choice. Probiotic-3 is a good option if you want a clinically studied alternative with a different mechanism, or if conventional probiotics haven't worked well for you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs the CFU count high?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProbiotic-3 isn't about a huge CFU number — it's about a specific, clinically studied strain combination. The research is on this exact formula and its mechanism, so the strain choice matters more than the raw count here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it after antibiotics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes — many adults use probiotics during and after antibiotic courses to support gut flora. Space the probiotic by 2-3 hours from your antibiotic dose. 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