My dr. recommended Align but I was using Colon Health. There are so many brands, not sure what is best.

I take a my local Co Op Health Store brand. It's cheap and it's basic. My GI doc recommended taking that one. I think his feeling is don't blow a lot of money on one. Also, take the kind that need to be refrigerated.

We have used Ultra Flora Plus DF (dairy free) and also VSL#3 (expensive, but he only uses it every 2nd day now). If you can afford to buy it in bulk, it is cheaper online.

I also recommend getting one that has to stay refrigerated.

Best wishes for your health,

L

I've often wondered which Probiotics actually make it past the stomach acid and repopulate the colon. I get Floramore because it has FOS, a fructoogliosaccharide which apparently is some sort of sugar that the "good" bacteria can eat and it has L-glutamine which can help repair your mucosal lining.

They also have an interesting FiberSmart product which has Flax Seed that is easier on my colon than Psyllium. It also has probiotics, FOS and glutamine, and things like marshmellow and other natural soothing supplements for the digestive system.

The UC doctor I visit swears by Florastor, which is a type of "good" yeast, but the only thing I ever got from taking that was gas, so I went back to the FloraMore.

Thanks everyone much appreciated! Charlie

My doctor prescribed me Culturelle. It's about as strong as they come, but you actually have to have a prescription.

I make my own via homemade yogurt. Super high probiotic concentration and so yummy :)

I had one GI recommend Align. Took it for 2 months - nothing.

I've had 2 other GI's that both shrugged and said that the jury is still out on probiotics and how much they help????

My G.I. doctor doesn't believe they do any good, although he admits they can't hurt. I take Acidophilus ( 3 billion live cells) and feel strongly that it helps. Keep on experimenting. It can't hurt.

My doc is of the same belief- not sure how much they really help, but can't hurt. That's why he doesn't want me to blow big bucks on it. I trust my GI, he's pretty up on things, and he hasn't steered me wrong yet. I tend to take his advice because of that.

I too take a probiotic (100 billion) once in the am and then in the pm. I also take a prebiotic that helps the probiotic. I have been on them since February and have never felt better with everything I am doing.

Also, Fish Oils, EPA DHA can help with inflammation that is in the lining of the gut that needs repair.

I also drink a glutamine shake once a day (GHI) and it is very yummy and filling. Great for the gut as well!
Good Luck

I take Digestive Advantage Lactose Defense Formula. It's a probiotic with lactaze enzymes. It has worked really well for me for the past year that I have been taking it.

VSL #3 has kept me healthy since February..

Thanks everyone. My new doc recomended Florastar so will give that a shot. Hope everyone is well. Charlie

Align is my go to. I've tried everything including VSL#3 and I find that the Align is the best overall option costwise, convenience wise, and result wise.