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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)
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Probiotics Reviews
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I guess the Dannon Activia falls in this group. As I mention above, I eat it daily per doctor's orders
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They have helped a lot with diarrhea, gas.
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As part of the Maker's Diet, they help so much
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I take PB8, in capsule form, daily. It seems to help, and is easier than eating soy-yogurt w/ cultures every day.
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don't know if it works...
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Going ot strat taking
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probiotics like actimel works good
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The best thing that has worked
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VSL suppose to be great I am still driking it once a day
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None dairy based with FOS.
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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]
