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Does Culturelle work?

mom of 7 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:28:18 GMT

I am getting tired of eating yogurt and am looking for a substitute. Any suggestions for me & my husband?

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Cookie2025 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 19:39:10 GMT

I use Ultimate Flora Probiotics - EVERYDAY. It is the last supplement I feel the different if I miss 2 days. I need the probiotics because I take anti-biotics and anti-fungals 2X daily. Walmart has the best price in my area.

I also started the disgusting Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar a couple of months ago - daily - and have noticed a nice change in my complexion. It was not bad but it seems different.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

NoelSeven — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:05:57 GMT

I've been taking Culturelle for about a month or tow now and have already noticed a beneficial difference.

I had some serious issues after taking two rounds of antibiotics, and people on the Q forum suggested Probiotics, some suggested Culturelle by name.

I asked my doctor first and she said it would be a good thing.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Lacey1 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:25:33 GMT

Check out the Cultures for Health website. You can make homemade yogurts, cheeses and kefir, Kombucha, sourdough bread cultures. Yummy, inexpensive, probiotics!

Re: Does Culturelle work?

mom of 7 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:42:36 GMT

Thanks everyone for the answers. My daughter-in-law tried Activia and said that it worked way TOO well (if you get my drift) lacy 1, I definitely will check out that website as my husband drinks Kefir quite often.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Lacey1 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:10:04 GMT

Mom of 7. I make my own milk kefir. It's really easy. The commercial kefir has so much sugar, etc. I drink mine plain, but you can sweeten it with honey, fruit, etc. or use it in smoothies and baking, (substitute for buttermilk).

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Haddie1 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:20:59 GMT

We used it 15 years ago. The doctor I took my sons to recommended for candida. It did work with the benefit of other things the MD prescribed. My only hesitation is I notice they sell it on the shelf now at retailers. When we purchased it by mail back then it was kept in a fridge and was even mailed different than regular mail. So, I am not sure if it is the quality of that back in the past and now are the same?? I have purchased it from retailers now and it is cheaper now too. I think I agree with others to buy the culture and make it yourself whether it is kefir or yogert. You know the cultures are alive and well. Peace.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Ibby114 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:35:36 GMT

On 1/30/2015 Pie1993 said:
I use Ultimate Flora Probiotics - EVERYDAY. It is the last supplement I feel the different if I miss 2 days. I need the probiotics because I take anti-biotics and anti-fungals 2X daily. Walmart has the best price in my area.

I also started the disgusting Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar a couple of months ago - daily - and have noticed a nice change in my complexion. It was not bad but it seems different.

??? The benefit of a pro biotic is cancelled out when you're taking anti biotics at the same time ....

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Ibby114 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:36:44 GMT

Culturelle is terrific! I admittedly don't take it often enough- but it definitely boosts my immune system when I do take it!!

Re: Does Culturelle work?

NoelSeven — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:41:12 GMT

On 1/30/2015 ibb38 said:
On 1/30/2015 Pie1993 said:
I use Ultimate Flora Probiotics - EVERYDAY. It is the last supplement I feel the different if I miss 2 days. I need the probiotics because I take anti-biotics and anti-fungals 2X daily. Walmart has the best price in my area.

I also started the disgusting Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar a couple of months ago - daily - and have noticed a nice change in my complexion. It was not bad but it seems different.

??? The benefit of a pro biotic is cancelled out when you're taking anti biotics at the same time ....

I had to take it when I was on antibiotics recently. When that happens, they tell you to take two a day.

Also two a day when you're having some kind of stomach problems.

I took a heavy duty antibiotic in the morning with food, then waited until lunch to take the probiotics.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

HappyDaze — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:23:39 GMT

On 1/30/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 1/30/2015 ibb38 said:
On 1/30/2015 Pie1993 said:
I use Ultimate Flora Probiotics - EVERYDAY. It is the last supplement I feel the different if I miss 2 days. I need the probiotics because I take anti-biotics and anti-fungals 2X daily. Walmart has the best price in my area.

I also started the disgusting Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar a couple of months ago - daily - and have noticed a nice change in my complexion. It was not bad but it seems different.

??? The benefit of a pro biotic is cancelled out when you're taking anti biotics at the same time ....

I had to take it when I was on antibiotics recently. When that happens, they tell you to take two a day.

Also two a day when you're having some kind of stomach problems.

I took a heavy duty antibiotic in the morning with food, then waited until lunch to take the probiotics.

Yes, this. Whenever I have to put my dog on antibiotics, they always still continue their probioitics but they get them at a different time than when they get the antibioitics. The vet (specialist) says that is still good to do this because it is still helping to replenish the good bacteria that may get killed off from the antibiotics. Doing so has been a lifesaver for my one dog who has IBS.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

HappyDaze — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:25:41 GMT

Dr. Ohhira's are THE best probioitics, imo. A poster recommended them about a year ago and we've seen dramatic improvements using them and my doctor highly recommends them as well. One of the most obvious is that both my husband and I have not gotten sick even when others around us have been sick for weeks on end.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

rac71 — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 07:20:33 GMT

Yes, Culturelle works. When I need to start a round, depending upon the reason, I start with two or more a day then taper down to one a day. It does take a while to rebuild the good bacteria in your system. When your GI system is fragile you also have to watch e rest of your diet to rebuild tolerance. Also, when your stomach is shaky, dairy, even in yogurt, can be another source of agitation.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Southernfriedchick — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 18:12:08 GMT

Culturelle does work for me. I've used it for 2-3 years off and on.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

AnnikaC — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 18:20:45 GMT

It has absolutely worked for me. I had to take two different broad-spectrum antibiotics and a high dose of ibuprofen for a 3 week period while dealing with an abscessed tooth. My system was...seriously messed up. After doing some online research, I decided to try Culturelle Digestive Health. I took two the first day as a loading dose, then one a day after that, and it made a profound difference. I'm still taking one a day.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

Mmsfoxxie — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 21:32:22 GMT

I'm been taking the Ultimate Flora for about a week and find it constipates me so I might start an every other day dosage if after another week or so I still have the same problem. Nobody mentioned that it can constipate. Next time, I might try a different brand.

Re: Does Culturelle work?

emmysmom — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 02:46:49 GMT

On 1/30/2015 HappyDaze said:
On 1/30/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 1/30/2015 ibb38 said:
On 1/30/2015 Pie1993 said:
I use Ultimate Flora Probiotics - EVERYDAY. It is the last supplement I feel the different if I miss 2 days. I need the probiotics because I take anti-biotics and anti-fungals 2X daily. Walmart has the best price in my area.

I also started the disgusting Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar a couple of months ago - daily - and have noticed a nice change in my complexion. It was not bad but it seems different.

??? The benefit of a pro biotic is cancelled out when you're taking anti biotics at the same time ....

I had to take it when I was on antibiotics recently. When that happens, they tell you to take two a day.

Also two a day when you're having some kind of stomach problems.

I took a heavy duty antibiotic in the morning with food, then waited until lunch to take the probiotics.

Yes, this. Whenever I have to put my dog on antibiotics, they always still continue their probioitics but they get them at a different time than when they get the antibioitics. The vet (specialist) says that is still good to do this because it is still helping to replenish the good bacteria that may get killed off from the antibiotics. Doing so has been a lifesaver for my one dog who has IBS.

What a good dog mommy you are!

Re: Does Culturelle work?

mom of 7 — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 03:34:12 GMT

Thanks everyone for your responses. I appreciate it!!