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Favorite probiotic?

PilatesLover — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:05:03 GMT

I've been using TruNature Advanced Probiotic, mainly because it's cheap at Costco. I'm not so sure it's doing anything for me though. As in, ahem, traffic jam.

So what probiotic has worked for you?

Re: Favorite probiotic?

rms1954 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:14:34 GMT

@PilatesLover wrote:
I've been using TruNature Advanced Probiotic, mainly because it's cheap at Costco. I'm not so sure it's doing anything for me though. As in, ahem, traffic jam.

So what probiotic has worked for you?

Hear you loud and clear. I tried using Andrew Lessman and another brand then I read about probiotic Kefir milk. Expensive but it worked on the issue of really extensive diarrhea (sorry to be so blunt) to the point of dehydration. I guess the milk is working cuz now i have the other issue you stated. Stomach and bowel issues can be so many things IBS and other disorders.

Re: Favorite probiotic?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:17:13 GMT

We are currently using New Rhythm and I get it on an Amazon subscription so I never have to remember to buy or order. It's made in the USA, non-GMO, shelf stable, gluten free, and is stomach acid resistant. Stomach acid resistance is an important thing to look for. Otherwise, your stomach acid could kill off the good bacteria before it reaches your intestines so the supplement would be useless. I read somewhere that it's good to alternate/rotate probiotic supplements but I don't. I also eat some cold fermented sauerkraut everyday and yogurt a couple times a week.

Re: Favorite probiotic?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:49:43 GMT

@PilatesLover wrote:
I've been using TruNature Advanced Probiotic, mainly because it's cheap at Costco. I'm not so sure it's doing anything for me though. As in, ahem, traffic jam.

So what probiotic has worked for you?

@PilatesLover Have you ever tried chia seed pudding? We have a daily serving to prevent traffic jams. Chia seeds are a great source of fiber and Omega-3's. I add a few berries or a little keto friendly maple syrup and it feels like were eating dessert after lunch.

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momoftwo2007 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:53:59 GMT

I have tried the RenewLife Probiotic, and it works well. I also like Andrew Lesserman's Friendly Flora.

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on the bay — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:54:05 GMT

This is the only one I've noticed a difference that makes me feel like a "normal" person (solving either problem). $24 plus at Walmart and sold all over.

I don't take it all the time. My daughter liked it too.

I think a lot of them can cause stomach upset, gas etc and don't think it's necessary to take every single day.

Re: Favorite probiotic?

SilleeMee — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:06:52 GMT

Food.

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Mindy D — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:28:22 GMT

Stoneyfield Organic Probiotic Yogurt. I like the Vanilla Whole Milk, but there are other options without added sugar. S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium BB-12®, L. acidophilus, L. paracasei and L. rhamnosus.

Every now and then, fresh sauerkraut.

Sometimes, pickles.

I tried natto and it's a no for me.

I used to make my own kefir to help with depression but I was lazy and didn't stick with it long enough to see. I bought commercial kefir drinks for awhile.

Re: Favorite probiotic?

Solar Is My Name — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:47:30 GMT

Two tablespoons of room temperature sauerkrat sometime during the day, and at another time in the day, a cup of plain Greek yougurt and a few cherries that are from a frozen pack of regular bing cherries NOT marscino cherries in a jar for coctails and sundae toppers.

-Solar

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kittycatmeow — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:41:09 GMT

PB8. I've used it for years and really like it. You can get it on Amazon, pharmacies & health food stores.

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:59:00 GMT

I stopped taking them because whether they were cheap or costly I had an interstate of a traffic jam. After a 30 day try at each from Equate to Align, to Nature Made I just gave up.

Re: Favorite probiotic?

gidgetgh — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:14:09 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
We are currently using New Rhythm and I get it on an Amazon subscription so I never have to remember to buy or order. It's made in the USA, non-GMO, shelf stable, gluten free, and is stomach acid resistant. Stomach acid resistance is an important thing to look for. Otherwise, your stomach acid could kill off the good bacteria before it reaches your intestines so the supplement would be useless. I read somewhere that it's good to alternate/rotate probiotic supplements but I don't. I also eat some cold fermented sauerkraut everyday and yogurt a couple times a week.

This is what I use also. I had several months of pretty intense issues, saw a gastro doctor and he told me to get this (from Amazon). It took awhile but I'm 99% better.

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Sooner — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:20:01 GMT

Home made yogurt!

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Mindy D — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:27:07 GMT

@Solar Is My Name @Why the cherries?

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pupwhipped — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:26:54 GMT

I just want to say that not everyone can take probiotics. They may end up being more of a problem then a solution but only you can figure that out. Also, always look first at medications you are taking that might actually be causing your problems. For example, I don't know why but I always have constipation issues when I take Advil or Aleve. I also can't take Melatonin for the same reason. Just a reminder to think about meds you're taking and how they might be affecting your system.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:58:57 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch Thank you for mentioning your Probiotic...I noticed that it uses a vegetable capsule. We have been taking Culturelle for that reason for a long time because it also uses a vegetable capsule and it works. I am going to take a look at New Rhythm and compare prices. I frequently add sauerkraut to our daily salads and often indulge in Chia Seed pudding

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:05:09 GMT

@on the bay I'm going to take a look at this Probiotic also. I like Garden of Life products and this has the required vegan capsules. I'm going to do some research on why this capsule is also good for "vaginal health" and compare it with my current probiotic. Thanks for the suggestion!

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:09:43 GMT

@SilleeMee Food is my go to for health also. For probiotics, we have sauerkraut and vegan kimchi. Food is our medicine as a first defense. I supplement rarely and only when needed....as natural as possible.

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Solar Is My Name — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:43:07 GMT

@Mindy D that seems to help things evacuate well... Also good for other things -- like joints (arthritis).

To your health!

-Solar

Re: Favorite probiotic?

PilatesLover — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:06:24 GMT

Thank you so much everyone - great info here!