Probiotic Guides Ireland
Evidence-Based Probiotics, Gut Health & Supplement Advice
Probiotic.ie publishes independent, evidence-led guides for Irish consumers on probiotics, gut health and high-quality food supplements.
Our guides are written to explain:
• Probiotic strains, CFU counts and storage
• Safe use with antibiotics and digestive conditions
• Berberine, magnesium, vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation
• Kids’ and family gut health considerations
• Product comparisons and safety checks referencing FSAI and recognised authorities
All articles are written for the Irish market and updated regularly.
Probiotic.ie publishes independent, evidence-led guides for Irish consumers on probiotics, gut health, and food supplements. Every guide cites named published research, references HSE and FSAI guidance where relevant, and is written specifically for the Irish market.
🧌 Magnesium Guide Cluster
Magnesium in Ireland — four evidence-led guides
Magnesium Glycinate Ireland: Guide, Benefits, Dosage & Labels →
The pillar guide — elemental magnesium, HSE dosing reference, EFSA-authorised claims, label decoding.
Magnesium Bisglycinate Ireland: Benefits, Dosage & How It Compares →
What bisglycinate means on labels, how to compare formats, and how to avoid the most common label mistakes.
Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate Ireland: What Actually Differs? →
Side-by-side comparison — tolerance, elemental magnesium content, and how to choose between the two most searched forms.
😴 Magnesium for Sleep Ireland: Does Glycinate Work? Evidence & Dosage →
The glycine sleep mechanism (Bannai et al., 2012; Kawai et al., 2015), named RCT evidence, EFSA claims and HSE dosing — the most complete sleep & magnesium guide in Ireland.
💉 Probiotic & Gut Health Guides
Probiotics, bowel support & microbiome — evidence-led
Probiotics Ireland: The Complete Guide →
What probiotics are, how strains and CFU work, and how to choose a quality product in Ireland.
Best Probiotics Ireland: Evidence-Based Picks →
How to evaluate probiotic products on the Irish market — strains, CFU, delivery format, and what the research actually supports.
Probiotics After Antibiotics Ireland: What the Evidence Says →
Timing, strain selection, and published RCT evidence on microbiome restoration after antibiotic treatment in Ireland.
Best Probiotic for UC, IBS & Pouchitis Ireland →
Condition-specific strain evidence — what published research documents for ulcerative colitis, IBS, and pouchitis management.
De Simone Formulation Ireland: Reference Guide →
The eight-strain formulation, its clinical research history, and how it relates to CDS22 products available in Ireland.
Intensive Bowel Support Ireland: Evidence & High-Strength Probiotics →
What the term means, how CFU and strains work, and what published research has documented in gut health contexts.
Lactobacillus Gasseri Ireland: Evidence Guide & How to Choose →
Autochthonous species, RCT evidence by strain, DRCaps delivery, and how to evaluate L. gasseri products in Ireland.
🌿 Supplement Guides
Berberine, NAC, Lion's Mane & more
NAC Supplement Ireland: Evidence Guide →
N-Acetyl Cysteine as a glutathione precursor — published RCT evidence, EFSA selenium claims, HSE safety reference.
Berberine Ireland: Evidence, Dosage & How to Choose →
AMPK mechanism, Yin et al. (2008) metformin comparison study, 46+ RCTs, HCl form — the complete Ireland guide.
Berberine & Probiotics Ireland: Synergy Guide →
How berberine and probiotics interact, what the research says about combining them, and timing considerations for Irish consumers.
Lion's Mane Mushroom Ireland: NGF Research & Evidence Guide →
Hericenones, NGF stimulation, fruiting body vs mycelium — published RCT evidence and how to choose in Ireland.
Reference guides · Educational content · Not medical advice · Updated regularly
“Intensive bowel support” is a common search term in Ireland for persistent gut symptoms and high-strength probiotic options. This guide explains what it means, how CFU and strains work, what research looked at in defined populations, and how to choose a supplement using an Ireland-first label checklist.
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About the Author
Darren Grant is the Founder and Managing Director of Probiotic.ie, Ireland’s specialist retailer for clinically formulated probiotics and high-quality food supplements. He is the sole official distributor in Ireland and the UK of the original De Simone formulation, including CDS22-formula.
With over a decade of experience in supplement distribution, formulation analysis and regulatory compliance, Darren works directly with manufacturers and clinical experts to review probiotic strains (including L. rhamnosus GG and Saccharomyces boulardii), CFU counts, ingredient quality and safety standards before products are listed.
His guides reference recognised authorities such as Cochrane reviews, NHS guidance, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and HPRA frameworks where relevant. Content is written to help Irish consumers understand strains, dosages (for example berberine 500 mg or vitamin D3 2000 IU), and safety considerations before purchasing.
All content is informational only and not medical advice.