Probiotics

ginwoman

Well-Known Member
Does anyone take Probiotics? What kind/strength/ingredients? There are so many products out there it is confusing to know what to take.
 

Roman

Active Member
I have colitis, and was recomended Probiotics by my G.I. Doctor. 70% of your immune system is in your gut. Currently I'm taking Walgreens Probiotic Colon Support.
 

Toxick

Splat
I have colitis, and was recomended Probiotics by my G.I. Doctor. 70% of your immune system is in your gut. Currently I'm taking Walgreens Probiotic Colon Support.


Probably that, plus, as mentioned, if you eat yogurt, you'll get a decent level of probioticy goodness. Yogurt is a jiggly tasty clump of probiotics which are easily absorbed and have a soothing effect on your belly.


It's also good for sulfur-burps, if you get those. :p


Another thing to consider is taking prebiotics. They enhance the effect of probiotics. Garlic, leeks, chicory.... also breast milk.
 

ginwoman

Well-Known Member
Probably that, plus, as mentioned, if you eat yogurt, you'll get a decent level of probioticy goodness. Yogurt is a jiggly tasty clump of probiotics which are easily absorbed and have a soothing effect on your belly.


It's also good for sulfur-burps, if you get those. :p


Another thing to consider is taking prebiotics. They enhance the effect of probiotics. Garlic, leeks, chicory.... also breast milk.

the one I am looking at is at Newport Natural Health Store and it contains Pre and Pro. It would end up being $10 per month. Its called Probiotic with FOS. I know about yogurt also but don't think I could it it each day.
 

Roman

Active Member
Probably that, plus, as mentioned, if you eat yogurt, you'll get a decent level of probioticy goodness. Yogurt is a jiggly tasty clump of probiotics which are easily absorbed and have a soothing effect on your belly.


It's also good for sulfur-burps, if you get those. :p


Another thing to consider is taking prebiotics. They enhance the effect of probiotics. Garlic, leeks, chicory.... also breast milk.
Probiotics work fine for me. I am not into Yogurt too much.

Gin, that's really cheap. Is this an on-line store?
 

Dye Tied

Garden Variety Gnome
Enzymatic Therapy Acidophilus Pearls for the past 15 or so years. You can get them cheap, if you goggle.
 

Retrodeb54

Surely you jest ...
Schiff, Digestive Advantage.

Yes, Probiotic Gummies, taken them for about a month now and see results so I'm pleased with the product. I had tried the yogurt thing, I love yogurt but the recommended 3 times a day was costly and I never experienced any good results. The gummies I chew 4 a day, at different times at a cost of about $25.00 a month.

:coffee:
 

ShyGirl

Active Member
Here are some of the ones that I have taken:

Advanced Naturals - Ultimate FloraMax Super Critical 200 Billion
Essential Formulas Inc. - Dr Ohhira's Probiotics
Renew Life - Ultimate Flora Super Critical 200 Billion
Advanced Naturals - Ultimate FloraMax Advanced Are 100 Billion
Master Supplements Incorporated - Theralac
Master Supplements Incorporated - TruFlora

I switch them every 2 weeks.
 

ginwoman

Well-Known Member
Here are some of the ones that I have taken:

Advanced Naturals - Ultimate FloraMax Super Critical 200 Billion
Essential Formulas Inc. - Dr Ohhira's Probiotics
Renew Life - Ultimate Flora Super Critical 200 Billion
Advanced Naturals - Ultimate FloraMax Advanced Are 100 Billion
Master Supplements Incorporated - Theralac
Master Supplements Incorporated - TruFlora

I switch them every 2 weeks.

ShyGirl why do you switch every 2 wks?
 

ShyGirl

Active Member
I switch every two weeks to promote the build up of healthy flora. Different brands have different strains, so the idea is to take advantage of what the different strains offer.

I am on strong antibiotics and take 2 kinds of probiotic every day and then switch them regularly.
 

Roman

Active Member
I got Swanson Probiotics Dr. Stephen Langers Ultimate 15 Strain.
It has helped with regularity which is always a good thing :yahoo:
That's good news! You'll see more benefits the longer you take it. My G.I. Doctor has been telling me for a long time, to start taking Probiotics. I just started taking them about 5 months ago, and boy..what a difference. Without getting too graphic, I will just say that it is so nice being regular. Before taking them, I never knew how great that was.
 
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