Bio-K+ Extra Drinkable Vegan Elderberry with Wellmune® is fermented in an oat- and pumpkin seed base, with no dairy ingredients, making it vegan and dairy-free. It is also certified organic, gluten-free, and GMO-free, making it a vegan probiotic that suits many dietary preferences. Readers with specific allergies should review the full ingredient list on the current product label before purchasing, as the product does contain pumpkin seed protein. It is available across Canada.

Yes. Bio-K+ Extra Drinkable Vegan Elderberry with Wellmune® is available across Canada. The fermented drinkable base contributes to intestinal flora health. Wellmune is scientifically studied for its effects on immune function.¹ Please note that this immune research is attributed to Wellmune® specifically, not to the three probiotic strains. You can find this elderberry probiotic drink in pharmacies and health food retailers, or ask your local pharmacist where it is stocked.

Wellmune® is a patented yeast beta-glucan functional ingredient. It is not a probiotic strain. The three probiotic strains in the formula (Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R®, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CLR2®, and Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285®) contribute to gastrointestinal and gut flora health. Wellmune® brings its own separate research profile as a functional ingredient. Wellmune is scientifically studied for its effects on immune function¹, and this claim applies only to Wellmune®, not to the probiotic strains, each of which has its own distinct body of research.

Bio-K+ Extra Drinkable Vegan Elderberry with Wellmune® is best consumed on its own or mixed into a cold smoothie. Do not mix it with warm or hot beverages, as live bacteria are heat-sensitive and high temperatures may reduce potency. It can be taken at any time of day, with or without food, and you should shake the bottle before drinking. Consistent daily use is the standard approach for any probiotic routine, making this a practical drinkable for your everyday habits.

Yes. Bio-K+ Extra Drinkable Vegan Elderberry with Wellmune® should be kept refrigerated. This is a live-culture fermented drinkable and requires refrigeration to maintain optimal potency. The 80 billion CFU is guaranteed until the best before or expiry date under appropriate refrigerated storage conditions. Once opened, consume it within 7 days. Do not mix it with warm or hot beverages, as the live bacteria are sensitive to heat, and high temperatures may compromise the integrity of the cultures in this elderberry probiotic drink.