How far do probiotics survive in their journey down the gastrointestinal tract?
A—Kirkman’s probiotic strains are stabilized with a protective polymer which coats the probiotic cells to protect them from stomach acids. Most of the cells reach the intestines alive and are ready to go to work. This may not be true of many other brands. Unstabilized strains can be killed off by the acidic conditions of the stomach.
