Checked against public sources on July 31, 2026 · LookCloser does not sell or recommend supplements.
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FDA recall appears in this brand's history. An exact-product recall is a direct signal. A different product from the same firm is company context, not a strike against this item.
“Couldn’t verify” means we looked and found no public proof — not a mark against the product. Most supplement claims cannot be independently verified by anyone, so grey is the normal state of this industry.
| Calories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Partially hydrolyzed guar gum | 4.1 g |
| Soluble tapioca fiber | 500 mg |
| Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2 | 10 mg |
Printed on the package: CLINICALLY TESTED INGREDIENTS · Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Sugar-free · Dairy-free · Soy-free
We read 6 lines from the package photograph. It is our transcript of the label, not the manufacturer’s panel, and it may be incomplete.
1 promise needs a closer look.
Published research exists for ingredients in this formula. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed.
Ingredient research can support context, but it is not a trial of this exact product.
We found no named, citable study of this product or formula. The claim may rest on ingredient research rather than a trial of this product.
Headlines first. Open evidence only when you want the source trail.
An exact-product recall is a direct signal. A different product from the same firm is company context, not a strike against this item.
This recall is not about the product on this page. Metagenics, Inc. recalled a different product on July 3, 2014. FDA has since closed that case. The recalled item was “UltraBalance Protein Powder, Net Wt. 14.8 oz (420g)”. …
Locked evidence record →Open the full source-linked findingEvery ingredient shows its real amount — nothing is hidden in a proprietary blend.
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
Locked evidence record →Open the full source-linked findingA count that moves steadily is ordinary. A sudden burst is what deserves a closer look.
Written reviews rose from 0 to 3 between March 25 and July 24, 2026. No single 30-day window in the dated series shows a rise.
Locked evidence record →Open the full source-linked findingThese are evidence gaps, not strikes against the product.
Filed address
100 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CALIFORNIA 92672, UNITED STATES
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We could not match an amount on this product to a studied range for the same ingredient, so these links are ingredient background rather than a measurement of this product.
Not a score. Studies disagree with each other and change over time, so this sits beside the evidence rather than counting toward it — it is here so you can read the sources yourself.
The panel lists 4 g of prebiotic fiber (inulin-type) per serving. Studies we found used 3 g–10 g a day, so this sits inside that range.
Study ranges differ between trials and change as research changes. This is background reading, not a pass, a failure, or a recommendation.
$2.14 per labeled serving
matching UPC/GTIN · checked Jul 31, 2026
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UltraFlora Balance Probiotic | Metagenics · Default Title. Confirm the package UPC/GTIN before buying.
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Record built August 02, 2026. Sources: source listing observed at check time · USPTO Trademark Search · Keepa exact-listing history · NIH / published research · certification and regulator records where available. LookCloser publishes evidence and gaps; it does not advise for or against any supplement. Evidence-based corrections welcome.