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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... | 300 |
83% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 318 |
82% |
| Celiac Disease | 5 |
100% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 4 |
100% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (653
Members)
find Probiotics helpful
Probiotics Reviews
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This works - I was able to up my dose of Natren's Healthy Trinity Probiotics after 3 years of being on one pill. If I come off of it my CD flairs. The upside is that I find I can eat some foods and be fine - when other people ate with me and it didnt go over well with them.
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I take Beano for certain vegetables and beans. It's an enzyme, not sure if that falls into the probiotics category.
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seem to help somewhat at times.
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I take a digestive enzyme. Really works well when I remember to take it after dinner.
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Working somewhat. no side effects
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Once again...worked great at first, now its not as helpful
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Not sure if it helps, but it tastes good.
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Am on digestive advantage. Everyday i take it and swear that it helps as long as i watch my trigger foods. And adding yogurt to my diet helps too.
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Helped with nausea.
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I eat Activia sometimes and I think it helps.
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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]
