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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... | 318 |
82% |
| Celiac Disease | 5 |
100% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 4 |
100% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (652
Members)
find Probiotics helpful
Probiotics Reviews
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Some are better than others. Haven't found one that puts colitis into full remission.
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I feel much better when I am on this regularly
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I like this but I need to take it reg. basis to do good.
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Can't go a day without them. I can really tell a difference.
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Seems to help
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Takes them most every day -necessary
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happier tummy
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Take it every day.
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1 in the AM on an empty stomach
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These are BEST for me; I take probiotic supplements daily and eat yogurt with active cultures daily (almost the only dairy I can tolerate). I think this might be one key to a cure...
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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]
