Probiotics

[Cortes3]

I have IBS and diverticular does anybody have recommendations for any probiotics that actually work I'm in England 💐

[Prance]

I take Psyllium Husk Fibre from Nu U as a prebiotic (2 capsules) and Bio Cultures Complex from Pure Health as a probiotic (1 capsule) every morning and they help me. You can buy them both on Amazon. Don't think there's any magic pill but I have less severe flares and fewer of them since taking them.

[Wilwak]

I’ve been using Epetome for 6 weeks and it’s made a huge difference to my groin pain. Epetome uses a dual encapsulation process that ensures delivery past the stomach. It’s not cheap but the results are the best I’ve ever experienced after suffering for years.

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I also take butyrate which has been shown to reduce diverticulosis. I use the microencapsulated version for delivery to my lower bowel. It’s a bit smelly to eat but ok with a little yogurt.

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[Mutleyforever]

Hi I have tried several probiotics in the past, giving each plenty time to make a difference and after nearly 4 weeks on Alflorex have found them very helpful in reducing visceral pain, without upsetting my bowels. I still feel I am settling in on them and will continue. I did like Symprove, and was on that for about a year, but decided to give Alflorex another try and realised when I stopped Symprove it was making little difference! I know there are a lot on the market, but Alflorex I believe has been developed specifically to target ibs, I hope this is helpful 😊

[Coachmanbythesea]

Hi,

It’s a minefield isn’t it! What I’ve learned about diverticular is that it’s a constantly changing thing- all I can give is my experience.

Probiotics helped-until they didn’t. Bulking agents helped-until they didn’t. I tried the low FODMAP diet; foods in the red zone I was fine with, foods in the green zone upset me! After 4 years of trying many different things I’m at a stage where for me less is best- normal diet, low fibre and loperamide daily to slow my guts down.

Again this only my experience and everyone is different. What I have learned from my own research and the experience of others on this forum is that IBS is a term used by health professionals as an umbrella term for anything wrong with our digestive system. Our bodies are a truly spectacular piece of natural engineering and so complex it’s almost impossible to know everything about it. I think the most important fact I’ve learned is the gut and the brain are directly linked- if my guts are unhappy then all of me suffers. There’s no such thing as a one solution for all, each of us have our own, it’s the finding it that’s tricky 😂

[xjrs]

Alflorex probiotic has been a game changer for my IBS and it has been scientifically studied for it.

[BabblingBrooks]

Optibac women or Alflorex .

Both great options to try.

[SMoomin]

Natures Aid Bio360 Pro-30 max has helped me a lot. I chose that one after reading an article on recommended good bacteria strains for IBS and it has all of those mentioned. Not massively expensive either. (I don't have diverticular so I don't know if it'll help with that).

[StrugglingAirHostess]

I use probio7, they're in a purple box and they're sold in Holland and Barrett and Boots. They're £17.99 for 30 but Holland and Barrett often have offers on. I've been using them a few years now and they definitely help because a couple of times I've got complacent and stopped taking them then boom, stomach issues again. I can't be without them now.

[Pig2]

Hi, I find the probiotics from Holland and Barrett help me, I use 20 billion live friendly bacteria with acidophilus. Cost around £20 for 60 but generally on bogof or something. Have been able to return to eat some bread etc!x