Affiliate disclosure
Probiotics.info is a research-oriented encyclopedia covering probiotic microorganisms, health conditions, scientific publications, and commercially available products.
Some links on Probiotics.info may be affiliate links. This means that we may receive a commission if you make a purchase after following certain links on this website.
- What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a link that allows a retailer, marketplace, manufacturer, or affiliate network to identify that a visitor came from Probiotics.info.
If you purchase a product after following an affiliate link, Probiotics.info may receive a commission or referral fee.
This generally does not increase the price you pay.
- Affiliate relationships
Probiotics.info may participate in affiliate programmes operated by:
Online retailers
Manufacturers
Marketplaces
Affiliate networks
Other commercial partners
Affiliate relationships may change over time.
Not every product or external link on Probiotics.info is necessarily associated with an affiliate relationship.
- Product inclusion is not determined solely by commission
The purpose of Probiotics.info is to organise scientific information about probiotic microorganisms, research, and products.
Products may be included because their published ingredient information identifies microorganisms represented in our taxonomy and research database.
The existence of an affiliate relationship does not determine the scientific relationship between:
A microorganism and a publication
A microorganism and a condition
A strain and a species
A product and a microorganism
A condition and the research associated with it
- Product inclusion is not endorsement
The presence of a product on Probiotics.info does not mean that we:
Recommend the product for medical use
Guarantee its effectiveness
Guarantee its safety
Guarantee its quality
Guarantee the accuracy of its manufacturer claims
Consider it superior to other products
Recommend it for a particular health condition
Product inclusion should not be interpreted as an endorsement.
- Condition pages and products
Products may appear on health condition pages because they contain microorganisms represented in scientific research associated with that condition.
The relationship is generally:
Condition → scientific research → microorganism → product containing that microorganism
This does not mean that the commercial product itself has been studied for that condition.
It also does not mean that the product has been proven to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure the condition.
- Microorganism pages and products
A product may appear on a microorganism page when its listed ingredients contain that microorganism or a more specific taxonomic entity, such as a strain.
For example, a product may appear because its ingredient information identifies:
A species
A subspecies
A specific strain
This relationship describes product composition.
It does not establish clinical effectiveness.
- Scientific independence
Scientific publications, evidence summaries, taxonomy, research links, and condition relationships should remain independent of whether a commercial affiliate relationship exists.
Affiliate compensation does not change the meaning of scientific evidence.
A microorganism is not considered more scientifically important simply because products containing it generate affiliate revenue.
- Product ranking and display
Where products are ordered or displayed on Probiotics.info, the order may be influenced by factors such as:
Taxonomic match
Strain specificity
Research relevance
Product data completeness
Availability
Technical matching confidence
Editorial considerations
Unless explicitly stated, product order should not be interpreted as a ranking of clinical effectiveness, product quality, or medical suitability.
- Product information
Product information may be obtained from publicly available product listings, manufacturers, retailers, affiliate feeds, or other commercial sources.
This information may include:
Product name
Ingredient information
Microorganism names
Strain identifiers
CFU information
Product images
Descriptions
External product links
Product information may change without notice.
Manufacturers can reformulate products, change strain composition, alter dosage information, update packaging, or discontinue products.
Users should verify current information directly with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing or using a product.
- Prices and availability
Where prices, availability, or commercial information are displayed or linked, they may change at any time.
The price, availability, delivery terms, and product information shown by the retailer at the time of purchase take precedence over information previously displayed on Probiotics.info.
We do not guarantee that a product will remain available or that a particular retailer will offer the lowest available price.
- External retailers
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The external seller is responsible for matters such as:
Payment processing
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Delivery
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Users should review the retailer’s own terms, privacy policy, return policy, and other applicable conditions before making a purchase.
- Affiliate commissions and editorial content
Receiving an affiliate commission does not mean that a retailer, manufacturer, or affiliate network controls the scientific or editorial content of Probiotics.info.
Commercial partners should not be able to alter scientific relationships, publication data, taxonomy, or research conclusions merely because they participate in an affiliate programme.
- Sponsored content
Affiliate links and sponsored content are not necessarily the same thing.
An affiliate link may generate a commission only if a user makes a purchase.
Sponsored content involves separate compensation for publishing or promoting content.
Where content is specifically sponsored or paid for, we aim to identify it clearly as sponsored, paid, or promotional content.
- No medical recommendation
Affiliate links do not constitute medical recommendations.
A commercial link should never be interpreted as advice that a particular probiotic, supplement, or other product is appropriate for you.
For health-related decisions, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
- No guarantee of outcomes
Probiotics.info does not guarantee that a product linked through an affiliate relationship will produce any particular health outcome.
Individual responses to probiotic products may vary.
Scientific findings relating to a particular microorganism or strain do not necessarily apply to every commercial formulation containing that organism.
- Supporting Probiotics.info
Affiliate commissions may help support the operation and development of Probiotics.info.
This may include costs associated with:
Website infrastructure
Research database maintenance
Scientific data processing
Software development
Content production
Taxonomy maintenance
Editorial review
Research tools
Using an affiliate link may therefore support the continued development of the website without directly charging the user for access to that particular product link.
- Transparency
We aim to make commercial relationships clear to users.
Where a page contains affiliate-linked products, a short disclosure may also appear near the relevant product section.
For example:
“Some product links may be affiliate links. Probiotics.info may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Product inclusion does not constitute a medical recommendation or endorsement.”
- Questions about affiliate relationships
Questions regarding affiliate relationships, product inclusion, or commercial disclosures can be submitted through our contact page.
For information about how products are linked to microorganisms and health conditions, please see our Methodology page.
For health-related limitations, please see our Medical Disclaimer.