topic Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics in Wellness

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Anonymous032819 — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:16:14 GMT

Do you take either prebiotics and/or probiotics?

Is stronger better?

What brands do you prefer?

I'm considering incorporating one or both in to my diet, and was looking for advice.

Any advice both + and - your experiences would be greatly appreciated.

TIA!

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

msgb — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:28:13 GMT

I have been taking probiotics for a few years.

It is the strains of the probiotics in the supplement that I look at rather than stronger.

I essentially take two different versions--I take the women's probiotics that is at Trader joe's and I also drink the Kevita sparkling probiotic drinks.

Each person responds differently to them and I spoke to my doctor prior to starting these.

I hope that things work out for you.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

SilleeMee — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 22:43:19 GMT

I eat food which contains both. I don't take the supplements.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

Still Raining — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 22:51:36 GMT

Prebiotics are just food, especially fiber rich ones. Would not waste money buying something special.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

wagirl — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:17:00 GMT

I usually take some when I am on a course of anti biotics and then eat yogurt too. ---but otherwise what I eat has alot of the probiotics. Just remember that if you take the pro b's, you need to take it in the BILLIONS like 50 billion for it to do much good. Or at least that is what I have been told. Have heard the drs think probotics is really not the miracle it is made out to be---but drs poo-poo much of that type of stuff anyway. I don't have a specific brand.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

Happy2BHere — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:44:42 GMT

I have been taking Align Dual Prebiotic + Probiotic gummies for quite a while- 1 billion CFUs.

I really like them and think they have made a big difference (but it might just be my imagination/placebo effect LOL).

(BTW Align also has a new one that includes the same but includes cranberry for urinary tract health labeled "Womens Health")

Info shows:

Style: Dualbiotic

DUAL BENEFIT OF PREBIOTICS+PROBIOTICS.Align Gummies support digestive health in 2 ways: They contain a prebiotic fiber, Inulin, to help nourish good bacteria in digestive system and the probiotic, Bacillus Coagulans, which adds more good bacteria in your gut
THE #1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED PROBIOTICS BRAND. Among doctors that recommended a brand of probiotic in a QuintilesIMS 2017 survey.
GREAT-TASTING AND CONVENIENT. Align Prebiotic + Probiotic Gummies taste great, are easy to chew, and don’t require water to take. They’re the good-for-you supplement that you’ll actually look forward to taking!
NATURAL FRUIT FLAVORS AND <1G OF SUGAR. Some gummies claim to support your health but are loaded with sugars and artificial colors. Align Gummies are naturally flavored and contain less than 1g of beet sugar per gummy.
THERE'S MORE TO PROBIOTICS THAN JUST MORE CFU’S. Align Prebiotic + Probiotic Gummies contain 1 Billion CFUs – the effective dosage of our probiotic strain to support your digestive health.

I also drink a little Blueberry Kefir everyday before bed (Lifeway brand - in the grocery store by the yogurt) - it has 12 probiotic cultures (and makes me sleep!)

Hmmm looking through this now no wonder my gut feels so yaba-daba-doo! good lol.

Lactobacillus Lactis
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
Streptococcus Diacetylactis
Lactobacillus Plantarum
Lactobacillus Casei
Saccharomyces Florentinus
Leuconostoc Cremoris
Bifidobacterium Longum
Bifidobacterium Breve
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Bifidobacterium Lactis
Lactobacillus Reuteri

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

gidgetgh — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 23:28:16 GMT

I took the Align Prebiotc and Probiotic Gummies -pictured in the post above mine.

I'll just be blatantly blunt. They made me horribly constipated and I had to stop taking them.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

Katcat1 — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:22:51 GMT

@Anonymous032819 I never heard of any of these back in the 80's. When I lived in California what I loved is the women in the law firm i worked at would take Acidophillis (you find this in yogurt and it's the good bacteria to clear up yeast infections or other problems of that nature. I actually bought a bottle and drank some (it's horrible) but my problem cleared up overnight. It is also in tablet form but takesa little longer to heal something. California is way ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to healthy alternatives. This was in the late 80's and essential oils were very popular. It took a while to get to the Midwest but finally did after 5 years from the time I moved to SF and back to iL. I believe in taking what you are talking about only when you need it. I am all for a multi vitamin daily but the rest can wait until I need it. When you have to take antibiotics it is good to either eat yogurt daily or take Acidophillis tablets or probiotics to get the good bacteria back in your body. I talked too loong. LOL

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

Grouchomarx — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:24:22 GMT

I don't believe in taking these supplements. I did a one month course of probiotics and it made no difference in my life whatsoever. I'll let my body figure out it's own microbiome rather than using pills to try and establish it.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

Deree — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:49:00 GMT

I've taken probiotics for many years. It's helpful to find a brand that suits your particular medical condition or goals. Florastor is specific for my needs. It is a yeast-based probiotic. I think all the others are bacteria-based. You can't take the bacteria-based probiotics at the same time of day as antibiotics. They negate each other. But yeast-based is ok to take along with antibiotics.

Probiotics are important for achieving or maintaining good gut health. Poor gut health is the basis for most diseases and illnesses. I recommend you do your research rather than just taking a recommendation from someone here.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

jubilant — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:35:05 GMT

I do take probiotics. The brand I use is called RenewedLife (Ultimate Flora Probiotic) Adult 50+ 30 Billion Live Cultures

12 probiotic strains

My family doctor believes in them and suggests that I stay on them.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

ninjawife — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:59:17 GMT

I have been taking a probiotic supplement since I had a bout of C diff- actually 2 bouts. My infectious disease doctor recommended I take them regularly.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

kate2357 — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 22:59:50 GMT

I am not giving medical advice, just what worked for me.

I started having terrible stomach aches and digestive issues from eating certain foods and spices. Foods and spices I had no trouble w/ before. It made me a very picky, cautious eater and a royal pain in the tush to go out to lunch/dinner with.

I read somewhere that a certain sugar substitute (the one in yellow packet) had the same effect on your gut as antiobiotics. I have no idea if that was true or not, but I thought why not stop using fake sugar. I think in same article it said you would need to get good bacteria back in your gut. Yogurt alone did not help me.

That led me to probiotics, which then led me to prebiotics. All I can tell you is the combo of stopping fake sugar and adding prebiotics and probiotics helped me immensely.

Probiotics brand - Solimo Probiotic 5 Billion CFU (from the "A" internet company).

Prebiotic brand- Dr. Tobias

Good luck on your quest.

Re: Probiotics and Prebiotics

lovesrecess — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:24:02 GMT

DH has been having a hard time with his digestive system. Bloating and discomfort. I finally got him to eat active yogurt and he can’t believe how much better he feels...and even the bloating is much better. He puts sliced almonds on the yogurt and eats it every morning. I took acidolphillis tabs years ago and both my arms down to my fingertips turned red and bumpy. No pain, but figured it wasn’t for me.

iRe: Probiotics and Prebiotics

kaydee50 — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:32:46 GMT

I've been taking CVS Maximum Strength Probiotic for a few months. I get it when it's a BOGO. I also drink Metamucil once a day. I feel better taking them but nothing specific and no ill effects.