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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... | 301 |
82% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 318 |
82% |
| Celiac Disease | 5 |
100% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 4 |
100% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (654
Members)
find Probiotics helpful
Probiotics Reviews
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great for colon health
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helps considerably at times
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very good for
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I think it helps, but it's not a miracle drug.
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I think these might be working. I have been drinking actimel and similar everyday plus probiotic yoghurts and these seems to have regulated the times of my bowel movements so at least i know roughly when its going to happen!
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Take OTC acidophilus.
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I feel they are working
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Work great!
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I make my own probiotic yogurt. I really notice if I miss my twice a day serving. Store bought supplements or yogurt haven't worked for me.
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keeps me form getting digestive system yeast infections
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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]
