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Question about probiotics

Love my grandkids — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 01:54:48 GMT

My doc told me today, based on a few problems I'm having (won't go into them here, TMI!) that he wants me to start on probiotics and recommended I talk to my pharmacist(s) (they are wonderful) about which ones to take.

Anyone here take any brand they would recommend? I saw on advertised by Phillips on TV called Colon Health. Any suggestions from anyone? Many thanks

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KCDiva — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:20:23 GMT

I just finished my first bottle of Rewnew Life Women's Care Ultimate Flora. 25Billion cultures. I have stomach issues, UTIs and other TMI stuff. I saw this on Dr Oz not saying he is good or bad on the the advise, just saying. It's not cheap but I thought I would try it. I have felt better and just bought a second bottle. I had been taking anoither cheaper one and was kind of a waste of money. There is so much probitic info that it's mind boggling. Basicly I wanted this one with Flora for women issues. Then you want the large number of cultures or strains. My doctor said it was a good one to take when I was there for totally unrelated issue. Sinus infection. Sometimes after taking a course of antibiotics women get a problem. Again TMI. Anyway I am taking them. There are probably a lot of people who have a lot more info than me, I am just giving you my experience. Good luck.

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feline groovy — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:15:49 GMT

Been taking a probiotic complex supplement for many years, and I really like the ones by 'Now Foods' (orange label) and 'Renew Life' (yellow label).

Probiotics are not only great for human and animal GI systems, but also offer immune support.

It's recommended to take one with at least 15 billion CFU's, and keep it refrigerated to maintain efficacy.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:44:07 GMT

@Love my grandkids My DH and I take the Vitacost 15/35 and have no complaints. That means 15 strains/35 billion colony forming units (CFU's).

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Mothertrucker — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:48:39 GMT

I use Renew Life and have also used Fortify..Both work equally well for me

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butterfly123 — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:53:51 GMT

Floragen 3

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3suwm5 — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:02:47 GMT

I take 1MD complete platinum probiotics - on their website, google best rated probiotic. It's not exactly cheap, but it has allowed me to stop my daily prescription for heartburn. That is priceless to me.

Good luck to you.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:06:38 GMT

Appreciate all the replies.

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granddi — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:11:58 GMT

Base upon recommendation from this forum, I use VSL #3 112.5 Billion strains. This is a medical grade probiotic and does require refrigeration. When traveling I use Florastor so to not have to deal with frig.

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Desertdi — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:04:15 GMT

So...........how do you really KNOW they are working?

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:55:11 GMT

My gastro. dr. recommended Floristor. I take them 2 times a day. They are expensive. Prices vary from store to store, but they are about $22.99 a box. I would like to try a cheaper version but since he recommends these, I am hesitant. I do think they make a difference and since I have so many issues, I think every little thing helps!!! It might help to go on-line and read about probiotics. Put your particular issues in and ask which type or strains of probitics would be most helpful.

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lolakimono — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:33:41 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
My gastro. dr. recommended Floristor. I take them 2 times a day. They are expensive. Prices vary from store to store, but they are about $22.99 a box. I would like to try a cheaper version but since he recommends these, I am hesitant. I do think they make a difference and since I have so many issues, I think every little thing helps!!! It might help to go on-line and read about probiotics. Put your particular issues in and ask which type or strains of probitics would be most helpful.

@AngelPuppy1

They have it at Costco, if you shop there.

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:35:21 GMT

I've never found a probiotic that did anything for me. I've tried several from suggestions here. Constipation is a problem for me and some, instead of helping, make it worse.

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Krimpette — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:43:46 GMT

My gastro guy also recommended Florastor.

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geezerette — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:31:22 GMT

I swear by Natren probiotics. I've been taking them for twenty years. They are very expensive, though, but in my case it's worth it.

Many probiotics are not effective. Much like vitamins and other supplements, they are not controlled and some are just a waste of money. Do some research (all probiotics are not created equal), and try some of the suggestions you have gotten.

Best of health to you.

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geezerette — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:36:31 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie wrote:
I've never found a probiotic that did anything for me. I've tried several from suggestions here. Constipation is a problem for me and some, instead of helping, make it worse.

@Mmsfoxxie

Specific strains of probiotics do different things. For constipation you need a higher concentration of the acidophilus strains. And you may need to take a higher dosage (more pills) than recommended until your system evens out. The bifidus strains, for example, do firm up your stool, so you wouldn't want a higher concentration of those.

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SaRina — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:52:44 GMT

The best thing to do when choosing a probiotic is to research the different probiotics to determine which has the strain(s) of bacteria that would be most beneficial to your particular problem or concern. Your pharmacist should also be able to assist you in that regard. A probiotic that may be best for one person may not be the best for the next person, so just asking for a recommendation of what someone else is taking may not best serve your purposes.

I take Culturelle, which contains Lactobacillus GG, which has been proven to be effective against C. difficile infection.

Whichever you choose, start off slowly with a lower dose. Your stomach may bubble with too high a dose, initially. It will adjust.

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:01:41 GMT

Thanks, @geezerette. I'll keep that in mind. The last one I bought (2 times) is Rephresh. I don't know that that one did anything for anything. Five billion strains of something. The writing is so small on the little bottle that I can't make it out. I still have half of it left.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:27:49 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
My gastro. dr. recommended Floristor. I take them 2 times a day. They are expensive. Prices vary from store to store, but they are about $22.99 a box. I would like to try a cheaper version but since he recommends these, I am hesitant. I do think they make a difference and since I have so many issues, I think every little thing helps!!! It might help to go on-line and read about probiotics. Put your particular issues in and ask which type or strains of probitics would be most helpful.
@AngelPuppy1
They have it at Costco, if you shop there.

@lolakimono

No, I don't have a Costco near me but I appreciate your suggestion. I do have a Sam's club. I wonder if they have them??

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jubilant — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:03:53 GMT

I take one called Pure Restore 40+ (by Essence Labs) 15 strains, 35 billion. It is the kind that has to be refrigerated. I have known the health food store owner for years and this is the one she takes. They sell more of this one because people just seem to have better results with it.