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(also known as Acidophilus, Activia, Culturelle, Digestive Advantage)
Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeast, with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as the most common microbes used.
Probiotic bacterial cultures are intended to assist the body's naturally occurring gut flora to reestablish themselves. They are sometimes recommended by doctors, a... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 299 |
83% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 317 |
82% |
| Celiac Disease | 5 |
100% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 4 |
100% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (651
Members)
find Probiotics helpful
Probiotics Reviews
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very helpful with stomach cramping & overall feeling of sickness after eating
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when my disease was full blown i took florastor, culturelle, p rueteri, lactinex and a few others at great volumes. i have to say i think culturelle pretty much saved my life i still take that everyday (now 2 pills daily) and prob will forever
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I use a 9 strain probiotic which seems to help and eat activia- a probiotic yoghurt
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Was only on it for a week after I left the hospital.
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who knows i just avoid dairy :(
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Not sure yet if they are working.
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I currently take culturelle and love it.
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Didn't take for to long...made me very bloated and gassy.
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Helped for awhile.
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Very helpful.
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Discussions
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Probiotics and Acidophilus
I have found Florastor helpful. I get it a Walgreen's, but I imagine any pharmacy can order it. [More] -
Probiotics and Acidophilus
Hey there..im not sure if you should take probitocis and acidophilus together i dont think it would hurt? I took acidophilus, it really helped. I have... [More] -
Probiotics and Acidophilus
I'm taking Acidophilus for IBS w/ Constipation. I'm curious in finding out if I should take both Probiotics and Acidophilus? What and where should I... [More] -
Culturelle
I have 2 probiotics I have taken. PB-8 which I have used to make my own yogurt, back when I did the dairy thing. And Garden of Life Primal Defense Ult... [More] -
Culturelle
This is not a yogurt it is a in pill form. They claim most probiotics are killed with the acids of your stomach where this type (Lactobacillus GG) is ... [More]
