topic Re: Probiotics in Wellness

Probiotics

jagk — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:22:00 GMT

Doctor said to take probiotics to boost the immune system. Does anyone know what brand is best?

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scotnovel — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:24:17 GMT

Just curious - did he tell you what strength to buy? There is such variety from low billions to 50 billion to ones labeled for seniors etc. Again, just curious.

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jagk — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:28:44 GMT

Know he didn't say.

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lolakimono — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:46:58 GMT

@jagk

I take Florastor.

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1MrsT — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:51:46 GMT

You might want to check this site out:

https://labdoor.com/rankings/probiotics

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LonestarBabs — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:00:28 GMT

My 89 year old mother's gastroenterologist recommended Align.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:03:15 GMT

I take this which I get with Prime on Amazon.

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Bookbabe — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:07:37 GMT

I take Trubiotics and been pleased with it so far but it is a little expensive for one month supply.

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Melania — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:12:33 GMT

Our gastroenterologist said Align.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:40:41 GMT

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:41:56 GMT

@1MrsT Thanks for the link. Mine came in at a B+, but we actually have the kind that needs to be refridgerated. Used the Primal Defense for years though.

I researched and researched and came to the conclusion these were the best (lol). Thought about switching to Dr. Ohira (sp?), but see that one is a lower grade.

If you click on the product you take, it takes you to a link to buy it. Wonder how unbiased the surveyors were?

I'm always so suspicious--I admit it!

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:01:15 GMT

@Kachina624, do you find these constipating at all? I took him steadily for about 3 weeks and was constantly in that condition. I think mine you 50 billion cultures, though.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:19:51 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie No, not at all. In fact they seem to regulate things rather well. I do try to eat a lot of fiber.

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:18:11 GMT

I'm taking 'Digestive Enzymes' from vitacost along with Green Tea Extract, one each/day with a meal. The probiotic indicates one per day, the extract 2 or 3 a day. I started these 2 weeks ago. I also never had nor have now after taking these any constipation problems.

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:47:33 GMT

Thank you, @Kachina624 and @PINKdogWOOD. I'll finish off my bottle that I have and see if the same problem occurs. I have a tendency to be constipated anyway, lol, so if I come on here cranky that's probably the cause, heheheh.

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cotton4me — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:21:44 GMT

My doctor believes you should change probiotics every couple of months to get as many strains as possible. Right now I'm taking Primadophilus Optima Women's which is really good. It has 10 different strains.

I've also taken Theralac (which he recommended).

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:27:55 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

This is the brand and formula I also take, among other brands.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:37:47 GMT

In addition to a supplement, you can also eat Greek yogurt to add probiotics to your daily routine.

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1MrsT — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:28:23 GMT

@Lucky Charm

You're quite welcome! Based on what I found, I switched probiotics. I had been taking Align since my gastroenterologist recommended it back in the 90s. But as more companies began marketing more and more probiotics, I started questioning their claims, which is when I discovered this site. Align is rated D.

As far as to the site's reliability, here's a something from their "About" page I found intriguing: "Labdoor's investors and partners include Rock Health and Mayo Clinic, two top healthcare not-for-profit organizations, along with investments from angel investors like Mark Cuban and leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, Mohr Davidow Ventures, and Aberdare Ventures."

https://labdoor.com/about

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nunu4u — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:04:32 GMT

I agree with Mrs. T that labdoor is a great site! Lucky Charm, labdoor used to charge $150 to see their reviews. They are trying a new method of income by letting people buy on amazon with a referral link.

Align and Dr. Ohira's do not rate well, even though available on amazon, so I think labdoor is being honest.