probiotics

[Laxido21]

can you lovely people recommend the best probiotics. My consultant said to try them. Thank you.

[BabblingBrooks]

I started on the Starpowa gummies, now I’m on Alflorex.

[LFHell]

Vivomixx drops are good.

[Roomygirl2]

I have found Garden of life dr formulated probiotics critical care 80 billion CFU

[grumpyold]

I find Alflorex the best for me. The chewable banana and strawberry ones.

[Gardenlover2020]

I use NOW Clinical GI Probiotic

I’ve tried many makes ,as I suffer with constipation these are what I find the best

[xjrs]

Alflorex worked best for me and it has been studied for IBS. I prefer the original capsule version:

precisionbiotics.co.uk/alfl...

[Rob223344]

My advice would be to try Ferrocalm, if like me, you have persistent symptoms suggestive of continuous inflammation and “gut stress”. Iron is released during these periods into the gut which pathogenic bacteria utilise, but which ordinary Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are unable to do, so that’s why they might not work.Ferrocalm, streptococcus Thermophilus, has been designed to use iron and, thus, dislodge these pathogenic, harmful bacteria. I have been taking it for some 6 months, and have been noticing adjustment symptoms from day 1, but my IBS symptoms had been intractable for 8 years! I would agree that Alflorex is worth a try, but it only partially helped me. One thing is important and that is, if you experience a worsening of your IBS, persist because this is an indication that the probiotic is working. I would also second the suggestion of Symprove, but I found it unhelpful. The polyvalent probiotic, produced by Hey Nutrition is good, as is Lambert’s Acidophilus Extrac10, recommended by Professor John Hunter who developed Juvia. But beware of claims made by some purveyors of probiotics. The essence is the delivery system, not necessarily the quantity of bacteria. Do also consider unpasteurised SauerKraut, it’s a very good source of probiotics. Don’t buy it from your local supermarket because the beneficial bacteria are destroyed during pasteurisation. I tried The Sauerkraut Company owned by Simon Arnold, a very reliable product, but start with a very small amount because it will upset you if your gut microbiome is very dysbiotic.Good luck!

[irishwife93]

I’ve been taking Symprove for 4 years, had tried a few capsule antibiotics before then and they made it worse but this is fantastic

[Rob223344]

The other thing to bear in mind is that,taking iron supplements in the absence of an iron deficiency anaemia, is likely to damage the gut microbiome, for the reasons I have outlined above- i.e, it encourages pathogenic bacteria to multiply

[Rob223344]

As a postscript, I would suggest the publication by Professor John Hunter, entitled, Irritable Bowel Solutions, which can be obtained through Amazon. A very useful guide to see what type of IBS you have. He, himself, developed Juvia, which some sufferers might find useful. The bottom line, forgive the pun!, is to find one that suits you and works. I would suggest that you might try one of the ones I have listed for , at least, 6-8 weeks, and then another, if you have no reaction. If you do, as I suggested, persist!

[Musicbox]

Been using Jarrow Dophilus EPs for many years 10Billion CFU buy them now from Bigvits 👍🏻fast delivery The box contains 120 cap..

[Trinity7]

You also need to have pre biotics to have food all round bacteria for your microbiome

[Rob223344 in reply to Trinity7]

Indeed. Inulin can be found in many foods such onions, garlic, leeks, bananas and chicory, for example. Oats, pulses and a good balanced diet are essential for everybody, of course

[Lincolnlady123]

Hi, my Practice Nurse at my GP surgery advised that I go to a local health food shop and ask for advice there. They have some experience in listening to symptoms and advising on which probiotic to take. There are so many out there I found it difficult to know where to start until I did this.

I’m so much better now which I put down to probiotics, eating less gluten , and taking both mebervine and amytryptalin prescribed by doctor. I have lowered doses of these prescribed drugs but still continue with the probiotic and now feel able to travel , socialise and eat out without too much worry .

Wishing you all the best x

[MissMinto]

If you have a tendency towards diarrhoea then Saccharomyces Boulardii is the one for you - I get it from iHerb.com as it’s reasonably priced.

[Rob223344 in reply to MissMinto]

Try a good probiotic, you’ll need to find one that helps and suits you,plus the use of Enterosgel, used in the treatment of acute infective diarrhoea, but also has been shown to help IBS-D sufferers. It can be used longterm with small gaps in treatment, and doesn’t damage the gut microbiome. I have a friend who suggests that it transformed her life.

[MissMinto in reply to Rob223344]

Rob223344 I think your reply is meant for the OP Laxido21?

[Rob223344 in reply to MissMinto]

It is! Profuse apologies !

[Spaceboy_60]

Unless you've had a lactulose breath test first to rule out sibo I'd avoid all probiotics.

[Rob223344 in reply to Spaceboy_60]

Unless I have misconstrued your comment, I think your suggestion is rather too prescriptive, since, in healthy individuals, SIBO varies from 1-40% depending on the groups studied. In addition, results of testing vary from laboratory to laboratory. People who are immuno-compromised, or have an anatomical anomaly of there gut should certainly take expert advice before starting a probiotic, but suggesting that nobody should take one before undergoing a potentially expensive and variable result, is going a bit too far, with the greatest respect!

[Matrix1959]

Tried a few such as Align which did not work for me. For last few years, been using these from Amazon:

Physician's CHOICE Probiotics 60 Billion CFU - 10 Strains +

[Windon]

Hi,I tried an activia yoghurt,which was recommended, never again,within half an hour I had an attack,it’s the same being told to eat roughage,don’t think so😳