Probiotic drinks

[Bookworm20]

Has anyone tried these?

If so did it make a difference?

What one/s did you try?

[Linley]

I have taken Acidophilus extra live bacteria in capsule form, from Natures Best(other brands available as they say on the BBC!). I took them for over two years but didn't notice any difference. And when I had full stool tests before my colonoscopy I was informed that my gut bacteria was well balanced but my digestive enzymes were low so I changed tact and brought digestive enzymes and I believe this time after 6 months of taking them I notice a difference. Hope this helps.

[Eliana5 in reply to Linley]

Do you mind sharing the digestive enzyme name you take? Trying them with little success so far..

[Linley in reply to Eliana5]

Of course- from Natures Best its called Digestizyme described as a broad spectrum of plant sourced enzymes.

[Eliana5 in reply to Linley]

Someone told me about this about a month ago. I actually have it saved on my home page, but it seemed it was only available in the U.K. I'm in the States. Will take another look..I don't think it is on Amazon..I wonder how I can get tested to see if my enzymes are low..hmm..not sure what to do. I do see a new gastro (third one..😳) on the 18th of this month. I will ask..thank you! xx

[Linley in reply to Eliana5]

Its was just a stool test for gut bacteria ask for it -Good Luck Eliana5

[Lulububs]

No drinks are not that good plus i have a dairy intolerance and find they just upset me but i use a probiotics tablet and digestive enzyme they are seriously good.

I have had no symptons for 18 months?

[Rosesandchocolates]

Probiotics do help, I recommend the tablets or yoghurt unsure if the drink. However diet is still more important.

[Eliana5]

I have IBS-C. Have tried so many. They said the best strains are BB-12, L. Bulgarius, L. Casei, and VSL 3, and none helped with constipation, as they stated. I sort of doubt them because they are not FDA approved. Tried Yogurt with live cultures..only thing that really helps a bit is Yogurt parfaits. I have heard of people using "Optibac" Probiotic with success.

[Eliana5]

Kefir helped me a lot at one time. Similar to yogurt but better I think..

[Fudgerelle]

In the Mail on Sunday today there is an article re ibs....it recommends Binumo, a prebiotic i.e. one to take before meals......I'm going to try it and see.........sorry that's Bimumo!!!!

[Eliana5 in reply to Fudgerelle]

I may try that, but may do a good quality digestive enzyme first. I saw one on Dr. Amy's website. Digestizyme.

[ivesy]

So I’m on day 3 of vsl#3. It’s too early to tell if it’s helping however i was ok for most of the weekend, but not feeling too great this morning. I’ll let you know how I get on.