topic Re: Probiotics in Wellness

Probiotics

dex — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 08:06:06 GMT

What do you think is the best brand?What ingredients should I look for to help with IBS.

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Black Cat Back — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 08:23:18 GMT

I use Ultimate Flora. But, I use the one for vaginal care. I've heard that Raw Probiotics brand is good too. Both of these are the refrigerated kind. Digestive Advantage also has good reviews. I don't have IBS, but I would look for a brand that has a variety of cultures for digestive benefits. Lactobacillus acidophilus is an important one for digestion.

Here's a good article from WebMD:

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/best-probiotics-use

Here is the label from Ulimate Flora Critical Care: You can go on their website at this address:

http://www.renewlife.com/

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dex — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 09:42:31 GMT

Thank you so much Daring Greatly.i will check that website webmd and see if that has the answer I need.

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Bird — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 12:16:45 GMT

dex, I have no answer for you, but am reading the answers and hoping others chime in.

I have a FM in the hospital on IV super antibiotics right now and would like to have a good probiotic for him once he's out. I go to Whole Foods and am confused by the offerings, so usually just buy the liquid refrigerated ones that I've gotten for decades.

- Bird

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eyeron — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 14:42:40 GMT

I suffer from IBS and before I started taking probiotics I had the most horrible symptoms especially around that time of the month. Even drinking water was painful. I have a friend at work who told me about probiotics and was told the best kind to get is the kind you have to keep refrigerated. I have been using Floragen3 for years now and it is better than any medication I was given by a doctor. I never skip a day and could not live without it. There are a bunch others to choose from- some more/less expensive but this was the first one I tried and it worked like magic for me so I never tried another. I have never had the intense pains again since I've been using it.

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Witchy Woman — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:01:18 GMT

Drugstore.com has a sale on this line at the moment. I'm thinking of getting the 60 count vaginal care myself.

Thanks DG for the recommendation!

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Mmsfoxxie — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:31:43 GMT

On 1/11/2015 Witchy Woman said:
Drugstore.com has a sale on this line at the moment. I'm thinking of getting the 60 count vaginal care myself.

Thanks DG for the recommendation!

Which line? Floragen?

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lolakimono — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:33:44 GMT

I use Florastor. It doesn't need to be refrigerated and I can get mine at Costco online.

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Witchy Woman — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:39:56 GMT

On 1/11/2015 Mmsfoxxie said:
On 1/11/2015 Witchy Woman said:
Drugstore.com has a sale on this line at the moment. I'm thinking of getting the 60 count vaginal care myself.

Thanks DG for the recommendation!

Which line? Floragen?

ReNew Life.

The 60 count v a g i n a l support item is $55.99

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sgraham30 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:45:57 GMT

I use Garden of Life probiotics. They do have to be refrigerated.

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Sunshine Kate — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:18:48 GMT

On 1/11/2015 DARING GREATLY said:
I use Ultimate Flora. But, I use the one for vaginal care. I've heard that Raw Probiotics brand is good too. Both of these are the refrigerated kind. Digestive Advantage also has good reviews. I don't have IBS, but I would look for a brand that has a variety of cultures for digestive benefits. Lactobacillus acidophilus is an important one for digestion.

Here's a good article from WebMD:

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/best-probiotics-use

Here is the label from Ulimate Flora Critical Care: You can go on their website at this address:

http://www.renewlife.com/

Does Ultimate Flora state on the box it has to be refrigerated?

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wagirl — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:23:19 GMT

Don't have a fave brand--just know to be effective they must be in the BILLIONS not millions.

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DoxieMomma — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:29:07 GMT

I have Crohn's disease and I have used Garden of Life Primal Defense for several years (before it was a "popular" thing, lol). It can found at Whole Foods, but the cheapest I've found is ordering online from Swanson's Vitamins. It does not need to be refrigerated and I've been very pleased with the results.

If you're looking for something that's more easily accessible, I've had two gastroenterologists recommend Phillips Colon Care, which can be found at most grocery and/or drug stores.

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adelle38 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:47:57 GMT

I use Align which is pricey but it has made a huge difference in my digestion as well as my energy levels. Other probiotics didn't help. I think it's a very individual thing as to which ones help.

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Black Cat Back — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 20:40:56 GMT

On 1/11/2015 Sunshine Kate said:
On 1/11/2015 DARING GREATLY said:
I use Ultimate Flora. But, I use the one for vaginal care. I've heard that Raw Probiotics brand is good too. Both of these are the refrigerated kind. Digestive Advantage also has good reviews. I don't have IBS, but I would look for a brand that has a variety of cultures for digestive benefits. Lactobacillus acidophilus is an important one for digestion.

Here's a good article from WebMD:

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/best-probiotics-use

Here is the label from Ulimate Flora Critical Care: You can go on their website at this address:

http://www.renewlife.com/

Does Ultimate Flora state on the box it has to be refrigerated?

They have two kinds, the kind I buy has to be refrigerated. I was told by a dietition that the refrigerated ones are more potent.

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MomCat — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 20:46:46 GMT

On 1/11/2015 wagirl said:
Don't have a fave brand--just know to be effective they must be in the BILLIONS not millions.

Yep. Pretty much this is the key to a good one.

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dex — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:09:05 GMT

Thanks everyone for your help...now I think I will try some of the Costco brands first if they are high enough potency.Ususlly Costco carries good quality.We are getting a whole foods in March so I will have to check them out too.

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Justina rae — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:15:39 GMT

I don't know what's best for IBS but I have been using Culturelle and my digestion and habits have been perfect since using it. A lot of my friends use Florastor but I decided against that because I'm afraid it could cause a systemic yeast infection since it's made from a yeast. Although I don't know if that is a valid fear or not.

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maryooch — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:35:23 GMT

I have had a lot of GI issues lately because I got C Diff from antibiotics. My gastroenterologist put me on Culturelle...he said it is the best on the market. He prescribed 2 pills daily which is equivalent to 20 billion culltures and when my system started to return to normal he cut it down to 1 per day. I am still taking them after 2 months and will continue until he tells me to stop. I think they have really helped. I was on a Walgreens brand and they did not help at all.

Hope this is helpful.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:42:23 GMT

So, what's the recommended amount to take. How many billion?