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As Symprove is classed as a food supplement opposed to a medication you cannot overdose however we advise for an adult to take just one full 70ml dose daily (full measuring cup). We have only ever completed any clinical trials on the full 70ml dose therefore we have no reason to advise you to take any more than this. For children the dosage differs slightly, we would advise 1ml per kilo of body weight (20kilo = 20ml dose / 35kilo = 35ml dose etc) the only reason we advise the lower dosage is to give their microbiome a little more time to get used to the product as they are still developing.

Yes. Symprove is fine to take with other supplements. 

Alcohol can have a strong negative effect on your gut bacteria. We recommend alcohol is avoided for a few hours after taking Symprove.

Many customers travel successfully with Symprove and we ship it all over the world. If you can put it in the refrigerator when you get to your destination that’s great, but if not just try and keep it in a cool place and it should be ok.

The bacteria in Symprove easily survive in ambient temperatures. Once you open a bottle of Symprove, please pop in the fridge and be sure to consume within 10 days of opening. If you are travelling abroad with Symprove, it can go in the hold of an aeroplane without any problems. If your destination is warm/hot and you do not have access to a fridge, we recommend you fill a sink with cold water and keep your Symprove in it to keep cool. Remember to change the water regularly to try and keep it as cool as you can. We have many flight attendants who take Symprove and this was a top tip from them!

Once you open a bottle of Symprove, please pop in the fridge and be sure to consume within 10 days of opening.

In order to keep your gut bacteria in balance once the 12 week programme is complete, we recommend that you continue to take Symprove – why not consider a subscription?

Simply fill the small cup (70ml) provided with your bottle of Symprove and take every morning on an empty stomach. Wait 10 minutes (ideally) before eating or drinking then continue with your day as usual. Each cup contains about 10 billion live colony forming units.

Before opening, Symprove should be stored in a cool dark place.

Once opened, keep in the fridge and consume within 10 days of opening.

Do not freeze or heat as this will kill the bacteria.

Yes, it’s always helpful to top up your gut during or after antibiotic treatment to maintain balance in the gut. Whilst antibiotics usually help to get on top of illness, they can also destroy the ‘beneficial’ bacteria in the gut at the same time.

We recommend that you take Symprove at a different time to your antibiotics if possible – remember that ideally you should take Symprove a minimum of 10 minutes before eating or drinking to allow it to pass through the stomach to successfully arrive, survive and thrive in the gut.

We recommend you take Symprove first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, before breakfast. Ideally, you should wait a minimum of 10 minutes before eating and drinking to allow Symprove the best chance of reaching your gut quickly and begin colonising. If you do eat immediately afterwards or drink Symprove with food, it won’t do you any harm, but it may slow down the delivery of Symprove. If you forget to take Symprove first thing and have eaten, allow two hours after eating and then take Symprove.

The recommended dose of 70ml a day is to ensure that colonisation of the gut is maintained by the bacteria within Symprove. Each person has a different gut microbiome and may be affected differently by missing a dose or stopping Symprove. Whilst there may be no obvious change to your body, we advise that you return to a daily recommended use as soon as possible.

Symprove is bottled as a live culture but it can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place. The shelf-life is three to four months (please read the best before date which is printed on the bottle). Once opened, keep refrigerated but do not freeze or heat as this will kill the bacteria.

The majority of our customers do not receive any contraindications from Symprove however some customers do experience slight side effects at the beginning of their journey. Side effects will be showing you that the bacteria has managed to get to where it needs to be and it is getting to work however if the gut is not used to receiving this it can be a bit of a shock which is what can bring the effects on for a short period of time. If we hear of anything it will usually be a slight loosening of stools or constipation. All side effects should gradually ease off the more your gut gets used to the bacteria you are introducing daily. Please also note that we are a customer care team therefore you are more than welcome to contact us to discuss your journey.

Symprove is a safe food supplement. If you are on medication please check your medicine leaflet for any foods to avoid. However, if you are unsure, please speak to your healthcare practitioner.

Symprove is a food supplement that contains live and activated bacteria; it does not contain any of the food ingredients recommended for avoidance during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, as with any significant dietary changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding, we would always recommend that you check with your healthcare professional first.

For people who are immune compromised, we would recommend you take a copy of the label and discuss suitability with your healthcare professional.

As Symprove is a natural food supplement, it is suitable for children at the parent/carer's discretion. A dose of 1ml per kg of weight should be used.

The majority of our customers report a benefit when used with a balanced diet and lifestyle.

It is important to remember that in a very few cases, during the early days of taking Symprove, some people experience loosening of the stools as their body adjusts to the new bacteria. This is perfectly normal and should soon settle (continue to take Symprove every day even if this happens).

Many clinicians and customers have used Symprove alongside the FODMAP diet. We would recommend talking to a healthcare professional regarding the two working together. If you want to know more about FODMAP diets, please consult your healthcare professional, dietitian or nutritional therapist. 

Most of the ingredients in Symprove are naturally occurring, from the barley to the beneficial bacteria that make it their home. The only additional ingredients are vitamin C, potassium sorbate and trisodium citrate which are found in everyday foods. We also use natural flavours for the Mango & Passion Fruit and Strawberry & Raspberry Fruit flavours, and a natural colour in the Strawberry and Raspberry flavour product.

Symprove is non-dairy, gluten-free, and vegan friendly. It does not contain any animal products. To check whether it is suitable for you please make sure you read the ingredients list before you use our product.

Symprove does not contain any dairy.

Symprove is gluten-free according to the Codex standard of <20ppm. Whilst barley, which contains a form of gluten, is used to make the liquid in which we grow the Symprove bacteria, the production process is carefully controlled to limit the release of gluten from the barley, and the barley grain is not included in the finished product. Compliance with the Codex standard for gluten free is confirmed with regular testing of batches of our finished Symprove products.

 Yes.  Symprove does not contain any animal products in the formulation so it is suitable for vegans.

The active ingredients in Symprove are four live, activated lactic acid bacteria species:

- Lactobacillus rhamnosus

- Enterococcus faecium

- Lactobacillus acidophilus

- Lactobacillus plantarum

All four species of bacteria have a history of safe use in food.

ORIGINAL FLAVOUR

Ingredients: Water, extract of germinated barley, live activated cultures of: L. rhamnosus NCIMB 30174, E. faecium NCIMB 30176, L. plantarum NCIMB 30173, L. acidophilus NCIMB 30175; acidity regulators: ascorbic acid, trisodium citrate; preservative: potassium sorbate.

MANGO & PASSION FRUIT FLAVOUR

Ingredients: Water, extract of germinated barley, live activated cultures of: L. rhamnosus NCIMB 30174, E. faecium NCIMB 30176, L. plantarum NCIMB 30173, L. acidophilus NCIMB 30175; acidity regulators: ascorbic acid, trisodium citrate; preservative: potassium sorbate; natural flavourings.

STRAWBERRY & RASPBERRY FLAVOUR

Ingredients: Water, extract of germinated barley, live activated cultures of: L. rhamnosus NCIMB 30174, E. faecium NCIMB 30176, L. plantarum NCIMB 30173, L. acidophilus NCIMB 30175; acidity regulators: ascorbic acid, trisodium citrate; preservative: potassium sorbate; natural flavourings; colour: black carrot juice.

We always look for the best quality ingredients for use in Symprove and source these from reputable suppliers. Our bacteria are all produced in the UK.

Anyone who wants to support their gut microbiome. Symprove is totally different to any other multi-strain bacteria product due to the unique way that it delivers live, activated bacteria. It is important to understand, however, that Symprove is not a medicine but a liquid food supplement and should be taken in addition to a balanced diet. If you are in any doubt about whether to include a food supplement in your diet, you should discuss this with your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.

1 month flexible subscription

Best suited to new customers or those who prefer a flexible subscription 

Cost: £49.99 a month 

A pack sent once a month, processed on the same date each month

No contract – amend or cancel any time 

 6 month subscription

Best suited to existing customers who wish to use the product regularly

Cost: £44.99 a month 

A pack sent once per month, processed on the same date each month

Ability to amend 1 order (you are free to delay one delivery by up 4 weeks)

You cannot cancel within the contract period (unless you notify us within 14 days of receiving your first pack)

Contract will automatically renew at the end of 6 months but we will inform you before this happens stating your options to amend or cancel your subscription plan.

12 month subscription 

Our best value deal! Suitable for existing customers using the product regularly 

Cost: £39.99 a month 

A pack sent once per month, processed on the same date each month

Ability to amend 2 orders (you are free to delay two orders by up to 4 weeks each)

You cannot cancel within the contract period (unless you notify us within 14 days of receiving your first pack)

Contract will automatically renew at the end of 12 months but we will inform you before this happens stating your options to amend or cancel your subscription plan.

Absolutely! However, we would recommend that new customers start with a 12 week pack to ensure your gut has adequate time to adjust to the product.  This is simply because a 6 or 12 month contract ties you in for that period.  See ‘Which subscription is right for me?’ for more details on the plans we offer.

Your payment will be taken at the point of set-up and the product will arrive the next working day (for all orders placed before 4pm). Subsequent payments will be taken from your card on the same date each month. You will be notified by email 7 days before each payment is processed.

All orders placed before 4pm will be delivered next working day, Monday – Friday (excluding bank and public holidays). We use DPD for all UK deliveries and have consistently found them to offer the best service to our customers.  You will receive tracking details on the day of despatch and amendments / instructions to your delivery driver can then be made directly with DPD using the information provided.

The subscription programme is currently only available to UK customers. This may change in the future – please give us your details if you’d like us to let you know. We do offer delivery of the 12 week pack abroad. See our shipping policy for more information.

Most changes can be made to your subscription through your customer online account. Alternatively, please phone 01252 413600 or email support@symprove.com. 

You can make changes up to 48 hours before your delivery is due. Once your order has been processed (and an order number has been issued) it is not be possible to amend or cancel your order.

Of course. Simply log into your online account or contact our customer care team on 01252 413600 or email support@symprove.com.

You can cancel or pause your monthly flexible subscription at any time.   

If you subscribe to the 6 or 12 month plan you may cancel your subscriptions (on a non-refundable basis) by emailing us at support@symprove.com.  For the avoidance of doubt, if you cancel your subscription you will be responsible for paying for the remainder of the subscription term.

This does not affect your right to cancel within 14 days of receiving your first pack by notifying us by telephone or email.  It is your responsibility to pay for any return postage should you change your mind. 

You can contact the customer care team on 01252 413600 or by email at support@symprove.com.

We accept payment via all major credit and debit cards excluding AMEX. The payment for your subscription will be taken by Symprove Ltd prior to dispatch. You’ll receive an email as soon as your order is generated so you know the funds have been taken and your order is on its way.  Currently we cannot accept recurring payments on ApplePay, GooglePay or similar services.

Simply log in to your online account and go to ‘Manage my Subscriptions’. There, you can add or change the payment method.   If you prefer you can contact the customer care team on 01252 413600 or by email at support@symprove.com

The easiest way to resolve this is for you to delay your next delivery of Symprove.  With the monthly flexible subscription you can do this as many times as you wish.  With the 6 month subscription you can delay one order by up to 4 weeks, and on the 12 month subscription you can delay two orders by up to 4 weeks each.

You can find our full term and conditions here or they can also be accessed via the footer of our website. 

We love it when customers share the Symprove love. You can recommend as many friends as you want to Symprove. What's more, when you treat a friend, they will get £20 off and you will get £20 off for yourself per referral. For more details, click here.

We can ship almost anywhere overseas. We will pass on the cost of air shipping to the customer and cannot guarantee the speed of delivery due to different practices at customs in various countries. Also, please be aware that you may have to pay import duty/tax when it arrives in the country. The bacteria will be fine to travel this distance, we frequently ship Symprove overseas and our product has a three to four month shelf-life.​

European Community (EC)​

We apply a flat shipping cost of £50. For example, the cost to ship the 12 week programme, including shipping is £245. Or, the cost to ship four bottles including shipping is £115.00.​

Please note that this could take approximately three working days for delivery. For orders larger than 12 weeks, we will obtain a tailored quote for you.​

Due to ongoing complications with European orders since Brexit, please contact the Customer Care Team at support@symprove.com to enquire.​

Rest of World/Outside EC & EAA (VAT exempt)​

The cost to ship the 12 week programme, including the free four bottles and shipping is £224.99.​

The cost to ship four bottles including shipping is £125.83.​

For orders larger than 12 weeks, we will obtain a tailored quote for you.​

Alternatively, you are welcome to arrange your own courier and we will prepare your Symprove order for shipment to collect from our offices.​

If you would like to order please email support@symprove.com with your full name, delivery address, contact telephone number, the order quantity and flavour. We will reply confirming the full cost including any free bottles and shipping. For payment we can send a PayPal invoice, or you may call us with your credit card details.​

Channel Islands​To place an order please contact our Customer Care Team on 01252 413600 or support@symprove.com, which will allow us to remove the tax.​Please note online orders cannot have the tax deducted and no refund will be available.​

If you have purchased from a retailer running the 3 for 2 promotion, please email in your proof of purchase along with your delivery address and preferred flavour to support@symprove.com and your pack will be sent out to you within three working days of sending your proof of purchase.

Please note this offer is not applicable to purchases of 12 weeks from symprove.com or subscription plans.

Symprove is available in 3 flavours

Original 

Where it all started. For those who don’t like things too sweet, the Original is a little tart with a sour aftertaste.

Mango & Passion Fruit

Slightly sweeter than the Original, Mango & Passion Fruit has a refreshing tropical fruit flavour, with a slightly sour aftertaste.

Strawberry & Raspberry

The sweetest of the bunch, Strawberry & Raspberry has a light berry flavour, with a slightly sour aftertaste.

As a uniquely effective food supplement rather than a medicine, although we bring benefit to our customers, we are not yet available on prescription. 

If you’re entirely unhappy with Symprove, and you purchased directly from Symprove Ltd., we offer a money-back guarantee on your purchase of the first four-week pack (maximum of four bottles). However, we’d be grateful if you can tell us why so we can learn.

At Symprove we pride ourselves on offering a high-quality product. The production process is run to controlled food production standards and each batch of Symprove is independently tested by a certified external laboratory to verify that it reaches the stated quality and purity. Symprove is also an ISO9001:2015 certified company. On top of this, our products are constantly under scrutiny within our Research & Development Programme.

A minority of people report some ups and downs as their bodies adjust to the Symprove bacteria.  This is perfectly normal so don’t be alarmed and continue to take Symprove daily.

Most people report a positive feeling within the first few weeks, although it can take longer.

It’s important to take Symprove for the full 12 weeks to give your body time to adjust to the dietary change. British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines also recommend 12 weeks when trying bacteria-based supplements.

In the latter part of the 12 week programme, our customers generally report that their experience settles as routine is established and they become accustomed to the Symprove bacteria.

From an independent trial on Symprove it was found that 12 weeks was an optimal period for change.

Symprove is available direct from the company website (www.symprove.com) or by phone on 01252 413600. Symprove is also stocked at selected pharmacies and health stores around the UK and Republic of Ireland. Stockist and website links can be found at the bottom of the website.