Has anyone any experience taking prebiotics?

[Bibabunny]

I was wondering if anyone has any experience of prebiotics. I've tried probiotics, but not had any startling results. I have been exploring fibre, thanks to swishymichy's post and I am struggling to find additional information. Also, I'm not sure where to buy prebiotics in the UK. Any info would be great.

[Bartoll]

Hi

I was recommended probiotic powders through a support group. They are called VSL 3 ( powders) and have worked wonders for me but I didn't see instant results you have to persevere. I would say it was about 2 months before I got full benefit though I noticed a sight improvement within a couple of weeks. The sort you can buy in supermarkets didn't help me. The VSL is much stonger and you can buy them on the internet and they are available on prescription. I am by no means symptom free but I was much worse before I took them.

Hope this helps

[Bibabunny in reply to Bartoll]

Hello Bartoll, thanks for your advice. I will check out the VSL 3 powders and ask my GP about them. What symptoms did they help with? Do you find the support group useful? Do you meet in person?

[polly2000 in reply to Bartoll]

Very interested to hear you managed to get VSL3 on prescription - my GP tried but NICE only allowed scripts for 'pouchitis' - has your gp found a way round this?

[sandybeach12066]

they don't seem to work for me at all.