Personalised synbiotics
Reviewed by Dr. Nikita Dinger, Founder & CEO, BioMeBar. Last reviewed 7 October 2026.
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A synbiotic is a combination of advanced probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics. BioMeBar uses the word for all three working together, and we personalise the combination to the person rather than selling one product to everyone.
BioMeBar is India’s first personalised synbiotic company. We started in August 2022, we work online only, and our products are FSSAI approved. Everything on this page describes how we think about the whole idea: advanced probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics together called synbiotic, matched to one person at a time.
What a synbiotic is made of
Think of the gut as a garden. Advanced probiotics are the live seeds, chosen strain by strain for a purpose. Prebiotics are the fibre that works as fertiliser, feeding the helpful bacteria you already carry along with the new arrivals. Postbiotics are what a healthy, well-fed community leaves behind: short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, plus other compounds that the cells lining your gut use and respond to.
Each part does something the others cannot. Live organisms bring new capability, fibre keeps them fed, and postbiotics deliver some of the end products directly, without waiting for fermentation to happen. If you want the plain-language comparison, our explainer on probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics walks through it with examples.
How it works in the gut
Most of the action happens in the large intestine, where trillions of bacteria ferment whatever fibre reaches them. Studied probiotic strains may help support the balance of that community and the way it talks to the gut lining and the gut’s immune cells. Prebiotic fibres such as PHGG, inulin, GOS and acacia fibre have been studied for their ability to nourish bifidobacteria and other helpful groups. When those bacteria ferment fibre, they produce short-chain fatty acids, which are studied for their role in colon health and the gut barrier.
A synbiotic is built around that loop. The organisms and the fibre are selected together so that the fibre suits the strains in the same sachet, and a postbiotic component supports the same pathway from the other side.
Who a synbiotic may suit
Most people who come to us have a recurring digestive pattern they are tired of guessing about. Some are dealing with bloating, constipation or loose stools. Others have been told they have IBS, or simply describe a sensitive gut that reacts to travel, spice or stress. Some notice gut changes around the menstrual cycle, which is where our page on PMS and the gut comes in, and some are preparing for fertility treatment and want to read about gut sensitivity and IVF.
Others come with a broader interest in immunity or the gut-brain axis, because certain strains have been studied for stress, mood and sleep as well as digestion. A synbiotic is a dietary supplement, so it is for adults who want to support their gut through nutrition. It is not a replacement for medical care.
How personalisation works
We do not hand over a catalogue and ask you to pick. The process begins with a conversation, and you can start it by messaging BioMeBar on WhatsApp. We ask about your symptoms and how long they have been around, what you eat in a normal week, your medical and antibiotic history, your routine, and what you have already tried. Where it is available, an at-home gut test adds a look at the bacteria you actually carry. You can also take the free gut assessment first.
From that picture, our team matches strains, fibres and postbiotic components to you. If you want to see what we draw from, the strain library lists every strain with what it has been studied for. Our approach page explains the thinking behind the matching in more detail.
Why bother? Two people with the same label, say “bloating”, can have very different guts. One reacts to fermentable fibre, another to a slow transit, another to stress. A strain or fibre that suits the first may not suit the second. Indian diets add another layer: rice, dal, curd and millets shape the microbiome differently from the Western diets on which much probiotic research was done.
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Food comes first, and a synbiotic sits alongside it
A sachet does not replace a decent plate. Traditional Indian eating already carries a lot of what a synbiotic tries to supply. Fresh curd, buttermilk, idli and dosa batter, and kanji offer live fermented foods. Onion, garlic, banana, oats, whole dal, rajma and chana give prebiotic fibre. Isabgol is a traditional source of soluble fibre. If your diet is already varied and fibre-rich, a synbiotic builds on that. If it is not, we will usually suggest a few easy changes before anything else.
How to take it
Take one sachet a day. Stir it into half a glass of a drink of your choice, such as water, buttermilk or a smoothie, and drink it. Pick a time you can repeat, because consistency matters more than the hour. Many people attach it to breakfast or an evening routine. If you take antibiotics or other regular medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether to space them apart.
What to expect
Gut bacteria change gradually. Some people notice their digestion feeling calmer within the first couple of weeks, others take longer, and a few notice little at first. A short period of extra gas in the first days is common as the gut adjusts, and it usually settles. We check in with you, keep notes on what you are feeling, and adjust the match if needed. Our guide on how long probiotics take to work gives more detail.
Frequently asked questions
Is a synbiotic the same as a probiotic?
No. A probiotic is the live organism. A synbiotic combines advanced probiotics with prebiotics and postbiotics, so you get the organisms, the fibre that feeds them and some of the compounds they produce.
Why does BioMeBar personalise?
Because digestion is personal. Diet, history, stress and the bacteria you already carry all influence how you respond, so we match the combination to you instead of using one formula for everyone.
Do I need a gut test?
Not always. Many people start with a conversation and the gut assessment. Where the at-home gut test is available, it can add useful detail, and we will tell you whether it makes sense in your case.
Can I take it with food?
Yes. Many people take it with breakfast or dinner in half a glass of a drink they enjoy. What counts is doing it daily.
Can I eat curd and buttermilk as well?
Please do. Fermented foods and a synbiotic complement each other, and variety is good for the gut.
Where do I order, and where do you deliver?
We are online-only. Message BioMeBar on WhatsApp with your symptoms and pincode and we will walk you through the next step.
Is it suitable for children?
Our products are meant for adults. If you are thinking about a child’s gut health, speak with a paediatrician first.
A note on safety
A synbiotic is a dietary supplement and is not for medicinal use. It does not diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. Please talk to your doctor before starting if you are pregnant, immunosuppressed, on blood thinners, or have a central line. If symptoms are severe or persistent, or you see blood in your stool, see a doctor.
Next step
Message BioMeBar on WhatsApp, or begin with the gut assessment. If you would like to read first, explore the strain library, or the individual pages on advanced probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics.
BioMeBar provides nutrition and gut health guidance and does not replace medical care. See a doctor for severe, persistent or worrying symptoms.