Bondia™

In your first week of use, take 1 Bondia™ capsule with breakfast and 1 capsule with dinner. In the second week and beyond, take 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 capsules with dinner. Please store Bondia™ in the refrigerator and keep dry to maintain its potency.

Bondia™ is natural, plant-derived, and made with only 7 ingredients: 4 probiotic strains (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SBS04260, Levilactobacillus brevis SBS04254, Leuconostoc mesenteroides SBS04255, and Pichia kudriavzevii SBS04263), 2 prebiotic fibers (powdered organic blueberry and oligofructose), and a vegan capsule.

Bondia™ is not a drug or a dietary supplement—it’s a medical food. Medical foods deliver essential nutritional support for health conditions that can’t be addressed through diet alone. Though not a requirement, we validate all our medical foods using clinical testing with the same rigor as pharmaceutical products. Bondia™'s probiotics are natural, safe to consume, and do not require a prescription.

As Bondia™ is a medical food, it does not require a prescription, but is intended to be consumed under the guidance of a physician.

Bondia™ is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). In clinical trials, Bondia™ demonstrated similar side effects to those seen in the placebo group, indicating that it is very safe and well tolerated. A small percentage of users may experience mild and temporary digestive symptoms, such as increased gas, abdominal bloating, or occasional constipation. These effects typically subside as your body adjusts to the probiotics in Bondia™. Individual factors like diet and pre-existing digestive sensitivities may contribute. If symptoms persist, please consult your healthcare provider to ensure that Bondia™ is right for you.

There is currently no evidence to suggest that Bondia™ interferes with common medications. However, as with any dietary supplement or medical food, we recommend that you consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist, especially if you are on multiple medications, to ensure that there are no interactions with your medications.

Common recommendations for supporting bone health include pharmaceutical treatments, vitamin D, calcium, weight-bearing exercise, and maintaining a balanced diet. Bondia™ capsules include vitamin D (800 IU per 4 capsules, or 133% of the recommended daily allowance). We recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider to develop a comprehensive approach tailored to your specific health needs.

Bondia™ has not been tested in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. However, there is currently no evidence suggesting risks associated with taking probiotics during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. We strongly recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider or obstetrician before starting any new supplement or medical food during these periods to ensure that it aligns with your individual health needs.

In a clinical trial, participants who consumed Bondia™ twice-daily showed an improvement in bone mineral density compared to those taking a placebo, with results typically observable over a 12-month period. Some users may experience additional benefits sooner, such as improved digestive comfort, although bone health improvements generally take longer to become evident.

While Bondia™ is not FDA-approved in the same way that drugs are, it is classified as a medical food, and is specifically formulated for the dietary management of bone loss associated with menopause, weight, and age. Medical foods are regulated by the FDA, which ensures that Bondia™ adheres to strict safety, labeling, and manufacturing standards. Bondia™ is produced in FDA-compliant facilities, and all of its ingredients are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Though not a requirement, Bondia™ has been validated using clinical testing with the same rigor as pharmaceutical products.

We recommend undergoing a follow-up DEXA scan after using Bondia™ continuously for 12 months in order to assess any changes in your bone mineral density. This time frame allows for the full benefits of Bondia™ to take effect. Maintenance of bone density should be compared to national averages of yearly bone loss for postmenopausal women.

We recommend taking Bondia™ with breakfast and dinner, as they are convenient times to remember. In Bondia™’s clinical study, participants took their capsules at least 6 hours apart each day, which is why we recommend spacing your consumption similarly—the exact times that you decide to take it can be flexible.

Some people may experience mild GI discomfort when consuming medications or supplements on an empty stomach, which is why we recommend taking Bondia™ with meals. However, Bondia™ can be taken without food depending on your preference, as this is not believed to impact its effectiveness.

As demonstrated in its clinical study, Bondia™ was shown to be effective when taken twice daily. This allows the probiotics to remain active in your system throughout the day, ensuring optimal interaction with your bone health and aligning with the regimen followed in Bondia™’s clinical trial. To help maintain this consistency, we recommend setting a reminder to take Bondia™ each day.

If you forget to take Bondia™, take your next dose as soon as you remember. There’s no need to double up; simply resume your normal schedule moving forward. Ensuring that Bondia™ stays in your system continuously will allow you to maximize its benefits.

Bondia™ is designed to maintain its efficacy at room temperature for up to one month during active use. If stored for longer than a month at room temperature, the product's probiotic activity may begin to diminish. To preserve optimal potency, we recommend storing Bondia™ in a refrigerator when not in use.

For travel, we suggest packing the number of Bondia™ blister cards that you need for your trip. Bondia™ will retain its integrity for up to one month when stored at room temperature. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight or hot environments, such as inside a car on a warm day.

If you have any questions about the science behind Bondia™, you can contact our team at info@journahealth.com. We’ll be happy to provide detailed answers regarding our clinical trials and research.