Probiotics

[Maisiemoo10]

Can anyone recommend a probiotic please?

[Cats15]

I took one of the strongest pro biopics available which also contained a prebiotic, called Floratrex. I took it every day for two months after lots of antibiotics. I noticed it completely regulated my number twos. I then took it twice a week until someone recommended Alflorex which is specific for IBS so I changed over as it’s cheaper. I’ve not noticed any difference but it still keeps me regulated. I used to have bad diarrhoea ever day but not any longer. Floratrex costs £80 and Alflorex costs £25 from Boots.

[auntyjean]

I drink kefir every day. In tests it comes out above all supplements. I have also started eating sauerkraut.

[bigbunbun3 in reply to auntyjean]

Hi auntyjean, I noticed your post concerning Kefir, have you found that it has benefited you? I began making my own several months ago, but as yet had no improvement with my IBS

[Dodie117 in reply to bigbunbun3]

I was doing this for a few years and initially it seemed to help. Then became ineffective. I now take Alflorex which helps me. I do not have diagnosed IBS but had constant gut discomfort/pain.

[bigbunbun3 in reply to Dodie117]

Hi lallym, thank you for your reply, I have tried Alflorex for a long period of time, unfortunately they did not help me. I am pleased for the people they have helped 🤗

[Dodie117 in reply to bigbunbun3]

The gastroenterologist in St Thomas’ hospital in London told me that the best one with most data and research is Symprove. I haven’t tried it as it’s very expensive but I would consider it for a trial period if Flores had not worked for me.

[bigbunbun3 in reply to Dodie117]

Thank you, yes I did try Symprove many years ago. I think I will stick with the Kefir for a year, as it is beneficial in other ways to. I have made a note of the other two probiotics that have been recommended on posts today, including yours 🤗

[auntyjean in reply to bigbunbun3]

I was already feeling better but as a stool test showed I had virtually no good gut bacteria I started kefir as various very expensive probiotics had not helped. I feel very well now and am not getting colds etc so feel it does work.

[bigbunbun3 in reply to auntyjean]

Aww thank you for your reply. I have read on a post a while ago it took a person a year to find any benefit from Kefir. I will keep at and try to eat a little more higher FODMAP foods to feed it. For so many years I have avoided FODMAPS, as I can’t tolerate any of the groups, but it is counter-productive. I am so pleased that you and others have found ways to ease their symptoms. I just wish that some of the medical profession, would not say IBS is not treatable as some people do get better, and there is hope for all of us. Sorry about the rant!! Take care 🤗

[auntyjean in reply to bigbunbun3]

I found the low fodmap diet made me worse. I lost two stone. I have now put the weight back and can eat everything again. Hope u get relief.

[bigbunbun3 in reply to auntyjean]

Aww so pleased you can eat everything again 🤗 thank you

[Cats15 in reply to auntyjean]

Kefir is very good but doesn’t come near to Probiotics in terms of number of probiotic strains and live bacteria.

[auntyjean in reply to Cats15]

I can only speak for myself as everybody is different. I spent a fortune on recommended prebiotics which didn't do anything for me. With kefir I can eat anything, have no pain, have put back the two stone I lost and feel very healthy. It is also good for my bank Balance!

[Kitten-whiskers]

I take Natures Aid Probotics, I have found this really helpful, unlike the more expensive product I was taking previously.

[bigbunbun3 in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

Hi Kitten-whiskers, thank you for your reply. I will look into Natures Aid probiotics, I’v not tried those, but have tried many others with no benefits

[Kitten-whiskers in reply to bigbunbun3]

Same here, I find these more helpful than any others I have tried. I hope they help you too x

[bigbunbun3 in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

Aww thank you for that. Pleased that they have helped you 🤗 I have made a note of Nature’s Aid. I’m going to continue with my home made Kefir for now, as it is yummy, but if I don’t find it helps, I will defo look into the probiotics you recommended 😀

[Kitten-whiskers in reply to bigbunbun3]

Your welcome 🙃

[xjrs]

I take Alflorex which has been scientifcally studied for IBS and it has changed my life.

[Ellie-Louise]

These are what I use, they are so good that I re-order them when I need more instead of trying others.

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[IBSgraduate]

Alflorex is well studied and is very widely used in many countries. There is a 12 week programme available via the website at PrecisionBiotics.com and this includes a discounted rate

[Maisiemoo10]

Can you take Alflorex with mebeverine?

[IBSgraduate]

worth asking the Alflorex careline - they will know

[Maisiemoo10]

Thank you all so much You’ve all been extremely helpful

So pleased I found this place x