Questions, answered.

CECII is a live bacteria + fibre shot made from fermented fruit and vegetables, with 2 billion live bacteria and 3g fibre in every 60 ml shot, plus Vitamin C*.

We ferment real fruit and vegetable juices with live cultures, which turn natural sugars into lactic acid. That's where the tang comes from. Then we add chicory root fibre, Vitamin C and HU58™ live bacteria. Small batches, made in London.

Smooth, not fiery. Both flavours hold Great Taste 2026 awards: Carrot & Ginger ★★ ("Lively ginger, soft subtle citrus") and Beet & Berry ★ ("Pleasantly fruity and vibrant").

Bacillus subtilis HU58™: 2 billion live bacteria in every 60 ml shot, a strain studied in 25 published papers.

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Carrot & Ginger has 2.9g sugar a shot. Beet & Berry has 5.4g.

Less than 0.1%, confirmed by independent testing. Keep your shots refrigerated to keep it that way.

No. No artificial flavours, colours, sweeteners or preservatives.

No. CECII is a food: a shot made from fermented fruit and vegetables, with fibre and live bacteria.

CECII is lacto-fermented, the same kind of fermentation as kimchi and yoghurt. Kombucha and apple cider vinegar are made differently, using a mix of yeast and bacteria and an acetic (vinegar) fermentation.

The other difference is control. Kimchi, kombucha and apple cider vinegar are traditionally wild-fermented, so what ends up in them varies from batch to batch. CECII uses controlled fermentation, so every shot is consistent.

Most ginger shots are not fermented, with little fibre and no live bacteria. They can be high in vitamins, but you don't get the fermentation, the fibre or the live bacteria. CECII gives you all three, plus vitamin C.

Shake well and drink it on its own, or stir it into water, sparkling water, juice or yoghurt.

Either. Half a shot (30 ml) gives you 1 billion live bacteria and is where most people start. A full shot (60 ml) gives you 2 billion and is the most chosen. No more than two shots a day.

We suggest starting in the morning, with a meal. After that, any time that suits your day.

Everyone's different. Some reviewers noticed a difference within two weeks, and some people take longer. The human studies on HU58™ ran for up to 12 weeks, so that's a fair time to give it.

Keep it refrigerated and shake well before drinking. Check the best-before date on each bottle. Once opened, finish it within 5 days.

It's real fruit and veg settling, which is completely natural. Shake well before you sip.

Yes. CECII is made without animal ingredients, gluten or dairy. We don't hold a certification, as our kitchen also handles other foods.

CECII contains no allergen ingredients. It is made in a kitchen that also handles eggs, gluten, milk, sesame and nuts.

Please speak to your GP first.

Please speak to your GP or dietitian first. CECII contains chicory root fibre (inulin), live bacteria and the organic acids that come from fermentation. Some people with IBS, SIBO or a sensitive gut react to these. If you do try it, start with a small amount.

No. CECII is a food, not a medicine, and it isn't intended to treat or cure any condition. It's a simple daily way to get live bacteria, fibre and Vitamin C.

Yes, from 12 months. Start with a small amount, and no more than one shot a day.

With the Discovery Pack: 8 shots, two weeks at half a shot a day. Enough to find your flavour and start the habit.

Yes, on the monthly packs: save 10%, and skip or cancel anytime from your account.

We deliver across the UK with Royal Mail Tracked 24. Orders go out Monday to Thursday, the working day after you order, and aim to arrive the next day. In warmer months your shots travel in a thermal bag with an ice pack. Our lab testing shows they keep well for up to two days out of the fridge. Put them in the fridge as soon as they arrive. Delivery is from £4.65, calculated at checkout.

Royal Mail emails you a tracking link when your order is sent. Because the shots are fresh, we can't accept returns, but if anything is wrong with your order, email team@ceciihealth.com and we'll put it right.

Here on our website, on TikTok Shop, and at food festivals and events around London.

In a commercial kitchen in London with a 5-star food hygiene rating. Every batch is checked for pH and microbial safety by a UKAS-accredited UK laboratory.

Yes, the bottles and boxes are fully recyclable.