Daily gut routine
Rae Wellness Pre + Probiotic Capsules
A once-a-day capsule of fourteen probiotic species plus apple cider vinegar powder, taken in the morning.
- Format
- Capsule, once a day
- Type
- Probiotic
- Cost
- $0.67 a day
- Customer rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 479 ratings from raewellness.co
What customers consistently report
- More regular bowel movements
- Less bloating
- A minty taste in an easy-to-swallow capsule
Those are the themes that recur across the reviews. Low review confidence — the 4.7 from 479 reviews is shown only on the brand page through a review widget, most of those reviews date from before the brand paused in 2023, the Trustpilot profile has five reviews at 2.5, and no Target or Amazon listing could be found to read an independent rating.
Why it might work
Probiotic species such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are live bacteria taken in the hope that they add to the bacteria already in the gut and change digestion, stool regularity or gas production. Which effect, if any, depends on the strain and the dose, and this label names species only. Apple cider vinegar powder supplies acetic acid and is sold here as the prebiotic, a food for gut bacteria, but the label lists no fiber, and the accepted definition of a prebiotic requires a documented effect on gut microbes that has not been shown for this ingredient. Probiotics can produce extra gas at first as the gut adjusts, which usually settles within days. The label does not say how many live organisms remain at the end of shelf life.
What the research supports
The evidence here is for the ingredient class, not this formula. A 2023 review of 82 trials in people with irritable bowel syndrome found only very low certainty that combination probiotics reduce bloating, and the mixtures that did well were specific named products. This label names fourteen species under the blend name SL14 with no strain designations, and no trial of SL14 was found. The apple cider vinegar powder, which the name calls the prebiotic, has no human trial for gut symptoms that we could find.
What the label discloses
The label gives one blend line of 10 mg at 400 billion CFU per gram with no per-species counts, which works out to about 4 billion CFU per serving; the total is not printed. No strain designations are given and no third-party testing statement was found. The label lists no prebiotic fiber, only 300 mg of apple cider vinegar powder at 5% acetic acid. The facility also processes milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.
Who this tends to suit
We match this product to people reporting bloating, irregular bowel habits and general abdominal discomfort. It fits someone whose priority is a steady daily routine, regularity or day-to-day comfort. Whether it is the best fit for you depends on the rest of your answers — what you have already tried, what format you will take, and anything that has to be ruled out.
Where it may not fit
The label supports gluten-free and vegan. We flag this product for anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, and the quiz removes it rather than recommending it in those cases. That is a caution about who should be deciding, not a claim about the product. A capsule only works if you will take it once a day, every day.
Side effects and what to be aware of
Most low-rated reviews say they noticed no difference, a few report bloating, gas or heartburn at the start, and some dislike the mint or vinegar taste. Sales are final with a seven-day window for damaged items, and the brand paused operations from late 2023 until its December 2025 relaunch, so most reviews predate the current product run.
Common questions
Does Rae Pre + Probiotic work?
About 85% of the brand-hosted reviews are five stars, and reviewers mostly mention more regular bowel movements and less bloating; a minority report no difference. No trial of this formula or of the SL14 blend was found. The class evidence for multi-species probiotics and bloating is rated very low certainty.
Is Rae Pre + Probiotic safe, and what are the side effects?
Reviewers who had problems mention bloating, gas or heartburn, and one blames the mint for reflux. Probiotics can cause gas that usually settles within a few days. The label prints no pregnancy or medication warning; general guidance notes a small risk for people with weakened immune systems.
How much does Rae Pre + Probiotic cost?
$19.99 for a 30-day jar of 60 capsules, which is $0.67 a day at the label serving of two capsules, or $16.99 on a subscription. Sales are final under the brand’s policy, with seven days to report a damaged or wrong item. Free shipping starts at $30.
Rae Pre + Probiotic vs a probiotic with named strains?
Rae prints fourteen species with no strain designations or per-species counts, and about 4 billion CFU per serving by calculation. Products that name strains such as LGG or BB-12 can be matched to the trials of those strains. Rae also adds 300 mg of apple cider vinegar powder in place of a prebiotic fiber.
Where can I buy Rae Pre + Probiotic?
Rae paused operations in late 2023 and relaunched direct-to-consumer in December 2025, selling on its own site. A search of Target and Amazon in October 2026 found no Rae listing, and the founder has said a return to retail will be gradual.
Before you take this. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Nothing on this page is medical advice, and no supplement diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents disease.
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