Do You Use Probiotics?

[catarific]

Do you use probiotics and if so, do you find they help? Which probiotic works for you?

[chasbari]

I just checked here for old posts on the subject and decided to go with PB8 by Nutrition Now as it seemed to be the best bargain ( I am..uh... frugal..) And was available locally at a store by the mall. I am in my first week. It is gluten, soy and dairy free but It seems to be a bit of a challenge to my body. After several years of gluten free things are still not right and this is changing things a bit. I figure I am going to give it a good month before I determine effectiveness. There are a number of others available. Hopefully some others will chime in with their experiences.

CS

[ravenwoodglass]

I don't use them and never have. I eat yogurt and saurkraut or other fermented foods instead. If I am taking antibiotics I make sure I start eating yogurt a couple times a day before I take my first dose and continue until the script is gone. Not saying they are not something you should take. I just would rather not take pills.

[Wolicki]

I've been on probiotics for over a year. If I go two days without them, the belly bloat comes raging back. I think I am a lifer

[laura4669]

My doctor suggested alternating between Theralac and TruFlora. I take the Theralac one day on an empty stomach, then the next day I take TruFlora on a full stomach. They did make my stomach upset at first, but now I am used to them. I have been taking them for a few months, but I have to admit, I do forget to take them sometimes. I am not sure if they are helping or not. I have been gluten free since October (and somewhat dairy free), and initially felt good. Now I seem to be having other food allergies, and I am working on figuring out what they are.

[CeliaCupCake]

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