PROBIOTICS
Bacillus coagulans (200 billion CFU/g)
Bacillus coagulans is a hardy, spore-forming probiotic that supports digestive comfort and a balanced gut.
Also known as: B. coagulans, spore probiotic, probiotic
At a glance
- Form
- Bacillus coagulans · 200 billion CFU/g
- Category
- Probiotics
- In an apiece formula
- 10 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Gut & digestion, Immune support*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Probiotics fact sheet
What the research says
In healthy adults, about 2 billion spores a day of Bacillus coagulans increased bowel movements and softened hard stools.*
RCT (double-blind, placebo-controlled) · 144 healthy adults with infrequent bowel movements · LeMoire A, Benef Microbes 2025. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave bacillus coagulans out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Multiple sclerosis medicine
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
- Anti-rejection medicine
- Mycophenolate, azathioprine or leflunomide
- Methotrexate
- Biologic or JAK inhibitor
- Steroid pills or shots
Procedures
- Surgery
- Dental surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or injections
- Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection
- Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing
- Organ or stem-cell transplant
Health conditions
- Active cancer
- Cancer in the past
- Breast cancer or another estrogen-sensitive cancer
- Prostate cancer
- HIV
- Histamine intolerance or mast cell activation syndrome
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Symptoms it’s studied for
- Brain fog or poor focus
- Bloating or gas
- Constipation or irregularity
- Catching every cold
- Skin issues (acne, dry, eczema)
Questions
How much bacillus coagulans a day?
apiece formulas usually include 10 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is bacillus coagulans used for?
Bacillus coagulans is a hardy, spore-forming probiotic that supports digestive comfort and a balanced gut. In apiece it is part of formulas for Gut & digestion, Immune support.*
Who should be careful with bacillus coagulans?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Multiple sclerosis medicine; Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy; Cancer immunotherapy; Anti-rejection medicine; Mycophenolate, azathioprine or leflunomide; Methotrexate; Biologic or JAK inhibitor; Steroid pills or shots; Surgery and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get bacillus coagulans in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Bacillus coagulans can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.