Clinical Gut Health Intelligence
Providing the latest research on the original De Simone Formulation (CDS22) and high-potency microbiome support in the UK. All content is clinically reviewed to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals.
The UK’s Specialist Hub for Probiotic Evidence & Gut Health Research
Welcome to the Probiotics UK & Gut Health Knowledge Hub, the central resource for evidence-based research on the original De Simone Formulation (CDS22). This hub provides UK readers, patients, and healthcare professionals with clinical guides, high-potency strain comparisons, and the latest gastroenterology updates dispatched from our Lancashire facility.
Probiotic.co.uk publishes UK-focused guides on probiotics, microbiome science, and digestive health. Articles reference guidance from the NHS, UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations on food supplements, and peer-reviewed clinical research in gastroenterology and microbiome science where relevant.
Our editorial focus includes probiotics for IBS, ulcerative colitis, pouchitis, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, microbiome restoration after antibiotics, and general digestive health support. Many guides discuss the Original De Simone Formulation (CDS22), a high-strength probiotic formulation studied in more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Content is written for UK readers and reflects UK supplement regulations, NHS clinical pathways, and real-world patient questions commonly seen in gastroenterology practice. From our cold-chain facility in Chorley, Lancashire, we monitor developments in gut microbiome research and translate emerging science into clear guidance for clinicians, pharmacists, and informed consumers across the UK.
A UK reference guide explaining what the De Simone Formulation is, how it relates to pre-2016 VSL#3 studies, what changed after 2016, and how to verify formulation identity.
Read moreVivomixx Neo is not the original formulation. Learn how CDS22-formula compares and why only CDS22 contains the original De Simone Formulation.
Read moreWondering what happened to Vivomixx Probiotic in the UK? The original formulation, once known as VSL#3, has been discontinued and replaced with CDS22-Formula—which contains the exact same clinically validated probiotic blend. Meanwhile, Vivomixx Neo is an entirely new formulation with untested bacterial strains and no proven clinical trials. If you’re looking for a trusted, scientifically backed probiotic, CDS22-Formula remains the best alternative, delivering 450 billion CFU per sachet with over 80+ clinical studies supporting its effectiveness. Stick with the original—shop CDS22-Formula today!
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