Gut flora
Flora Plus – bacterial cultures with L-glutamine and zinc, 60 capsules
Amino acids, fibre, 9 bacterial strains and zinc in one capsule. 60 capsules of 676 mg each.
| Contents | 60 capsules of 676 mg each (30-day supply at 2 capsules a day) |
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| Daily portion | 2 capsules a day with plenty of liquid |
| Zinc | 10 mg (100 % NRV) |
| Other ingredients | L-glutamine, L-carnosine, acacia fibre, 9 bacterial strains |
- 9 bacterial strains 50 × 10⁹ CFU/g at filling
- No gluten & lactose According to the manufacturer
- No additives No artificial colours, GMO-free
- Made in Germany According to the manufacturer
Authorised claims
Zinc contributes to
Principle
Measure first, then decide
Whether this product suits you, and in what amount, comes from a lab report — not from a product page. That is why at Ory measuring comes before supplementing.
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Measure A stool analysis shows which bacteria can currently be detected in your gut. Without measured values, any amount is guesswork.Included in the gut microbiome basic profile
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See where you stand Every value is in the lab report with the lab's reference range.Lab report as PDF
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Targeted, not generic Only then do you decide with the ORY expert team or with your doctor or naturopath whether and how much to supplement.Initial consultation, 10 minutes, free
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Measure again after a few months Taking the same measurement a second time shows how the value has changed.Earliest sensible gap: 3 months
Ory experts support you
Doctors and naturopaths from the ORY team are there for you — with your lab report and with whatever follows.
What a value means, and whether a supplement is right for you, is something to discuss with a practitioner. This page makes no recommendation and is no substitute for medical assessment.
Details
What is in the capsule
Composition
Composition per daily dose (2 capsules), as stated on the label.
| Zinc | 10 mg (100 % NRV) |
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| L-glutamine | 270 mg |
| L-carnosine | 270 mg |
| Acacia fibre powder | 200 mg |
| Bacterial strain blend (50 × 10⁹ CFU/g at filling) | 200 mg |
| Alpha-amylase (5,400 U/g FAU) | 45 mg |
Ingredients: L-carnosine, L-glutamine, acacia fibre powder, capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, thickener: gellan), probiotic blend (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains), alpha-amylase, zinc citrate.
No gluten and no lactose. No artificial colours or additives, GMO-free.
Zinc in the body
Zinc is a trace element involved in many metabolic processes — here combined with bacterial cultures, fibre and amino acids.
The three most important authorised claims for zinc are at the top of this page, more in the questions below. No health claims are authorised for the bacterial cultures, amino acids or fibre.
The biomarker reference explains what lies behind this number: how it interacts with other values, which cofactors are involved and which biochemical processes take place in the body.
To the biomarker reference
Recommended intake and storage
Take 2 capsules a day with plenty of liquid.
- For adults.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
- Store dry, away from heat and light.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
Matching analyses
A microbiome test shows which bacterial strains are already present in your gut.
Understanding Flora Plus
What does Flora Plus contain?
According to the label, two capsules contain:
- L-glutamine 270 mg
- L-carnosine 270 mg
- Acacia fibre powder 200 mg
- Bacterial cultures 200 mg, a blend of nine Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains with 50 × 10⁹ colony-forming units (CFU) per gram at the time of filling
- Alpha-amylase 45 mg
- Zinc 10 mg as zinc citrate (100 % NRV)
The capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose with the thickener gellan. According to the manufacturer, it is free from gluten and lactose.
What is zinc good for?
The EU has authorised a number of health claims for zinc. They apply when a daily portion provides at least 15 % of the reference value; two capsules of Flora Plus provide 100 %. Among them:
- Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
- Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis.
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
- Zinc has a role in the process of cell division.
No health claims are authorised for the bacterial cultures, L-glutamine, L-carnosine or the acacia fibre in this product.
Is Flora Plus a probiotic?
In everyday language, products containing live bacteria are called probiotics. Flora Plus contains live lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria. Because the term "probiotic" implies a health effect and no such claim is authorised in the EU, we refer to bacterial cultures on this page.
The effect of a bacterial culture depends on the individual strain and the amount. Results from studies with particular strains cannot be transferred to other strains.
Intake and safety
When do you take Flora Plus, and how long does one tub last?
The label says: two capsules a day with plenty of liquid. It does not give a time. Many people find zinc easier on the stomach with a meal.
The tub contains 60 capsules of 676 mg each and lasts 30 days at two capsules a day. Store it dry and protected from heat and light, because the bacteria are alive.
How much zinc is too much?
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) proposes a maximum amount of 6.5 mg zinc per day for food supplements, because many people already get enough zinc from food. One daily portion of Flora Plus contains 10 mg zinc and is therefore above this value. EFSA has set a tolerable upper intake level of 25 mg zinc per day for total intake from all sources.
Long-term high amounts of zinc can reduce the absorption of copper. If you take other products containing zinc, add up the amounts. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) gives reference values for total intake of 7 to 16 mg per day, depending on sex and the phytate content of the diet. Whether zinc makes sense for you is something you discuss with the ORY expert team or with your doctor or naturopath.
Who should not take Flora Plus, and are there interactions?
In rare cases, live bacterial cultures can enter the bloodstream in people with a severely weakened immune system, a serious illness or a central venous catheter. In these situations, only take it after talking to your doctor.
Zinc can reduce the absorption of certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones) and of osteoporosis medicines; a gap of a few hours is then usual. If you take medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with the ORY expert team or with your doctor or naturopath beforehand; you can also ask at your pharmacy.
Research and measurement
Do bacterial cultures help with diarrhoea caused by antibiotics?
No claim about this is authorised for foods. A meta-analysis of 36 studies in adults found that certain bacterial products during antibiotic treatment led to diarrhoea less often (PubMed 33234881). A Cochrane review found a small absolute reduction in diarrhoea caused by Clostridioides difficile, with low certainty of evidence (PubMed 40931979).
The studies used different strains and amounts; the results do not automatically apply to Flora Plus. Diarrhoea with fever, blood or severe abdominal pain during or after antibiotic treatment should be assessed by a doctor immediately.
Do bacterial cultures or L-glutamine help with irritable bowel syndrome?
No claim about this is authorised for foods. A meta-analysis of 53 studies found indications that certain combinations or strains can improve irritable bowel symptoms; which ones remained largely unclear (PubMed 30294792). For L-glutamine, a meta-analysis found no effect on the permeability of the gut wall; only studies with more than 30 g a day showed a small difference (PubMed 39397201). Flora Plus contains 270 mg L-glutamine per day.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion. Persistent abdominal complaints should be assessed by a doctor.
Can the gut flora be measured?
A stool analysis shows which groups of bacteria can be detected in your gut. At ORY, this is done with the gut microbiome basic profile. Zinc is part of Prevent 360 at ORY.
A lab report on its own is not a recommendation. What it means for you, and whether supplementing makes sense, is something you discuss with the ORY expert team or with your doctor or naturopath.
Shipping and collection
| Shipping | Free from €50 order value, otherwise per the shipping cost table |
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| Availability | In stock, ready to ship |
| Collection | At Ory in Berlin, usually ready within 4 hours |
| Returns | Right of withdrawal as set out in the withdrawal policy |
Mandatory information
- If you take other products containing zinc at the same time, keep an eye on the total amount.
- Food supplements are no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- The recommended daily intake must not be exceeded.
- For adults. Keep out of the reach of children.
- If you have a severely weakened immune system or a serious illness, only take after talking to your doctor (contains live bacterial cultures).
- If pregnant, breastfeeding, unwell or taking medicines at the same time, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use.
- One daily portion (10 mg zinc) is above the maximum amount of 6.5 mg per day for food supplements proposed by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
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