Probiotic recommendation

[vickyc74]

Hi there just found this forum so good to read other peoples stories.

Could anyone please recommend a probiotic. I have IBS and acid reflux and in the midst of a flare up and feel horrid. I tried Symprove not sure it really worked for me though after a couple of weeks. thanks

[userotc]

We have found VSL3 to be good with good bacteria levels high.

[xjrs]

You may need to give probiotics a 3 month trial to see if they really work for you.

I have tried many probiotics over the years, Alflorex worked best for me and it has been scientifically studied for IBS. I've also read studies that showed that people with IBS don't necessarily get on best with probiotics with a high number of bacteria (CFU). Alflorex contains 1 billion, which was the amount used in the scientific study. It contains Bifodobacterium which is normally passed from mother to baby during a natural birth to prime the gut's defences. This normally decreases in the gut as we get older.

Having said all of this, since you have already started on Symprove, it may be worth trialling this for longer.

[vickyc74 in reply to xjrs]

Thank you so much for your advice really appreciate that. I didnt know that about the stats for the probiotics i thought the higher the better! I will give it a go, tried most other things!!

[MuppetChristmasCarol]

Hi 👋

I really rate Bioglan’s probiotic - I think it’s about £13 for a month but we’ll worth it.

They do two strengths so go for the one with the most in it!

[Julie-1958]

Yes I have been taking Bioglan Ultimate flora and have been finding it helpful.