Probiotics with Hashimotos

Hi all, I have Hashimotos and I’m looking for a vegan, dairy and gluten free probiotic.

Would be grateful for suggestions.

Thank you.

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I have used the probio range - they worked well however they do contain soy. Take them before bed away from any hot drinks or food as probiotics in general can cause bloating. I think there’s a vitabiotic one that is soy free ?

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Thank you for your reply. Avoiding soy at the moment. 🤷‍♀️

[asiatic]

Have you thought of making your own Kefir ? I make mine with milk but there is also Water Kefir recipes made with fruit juices.

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I did have a bash! Will look at it again. Thank you.

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to asiatic]

Do you have a recipe to share asiatic? I’d like to have a try! 😊

[asiatic in reply to Buddy195]

There are lots of videos on line with instructions for kefir made with water or various milks. You need a " starter ". I got mine from a friend but Holland and Barrett sell starter grains. It is so much cheaper making your own. I "brew" a litre overnight that lasts me a week. You keep back some to repeat the process. Mine has been ongoing for 3 years now. You can experiment by adding different flavourings.

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to asiatic]

That’s really helpful; thanks asiatic! 👍😊

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to asiatic]

Popped in H& B but they don’t have it (blank look from staff!) so ordered from Amazon & watched a few you tube videos ready to go!

[asiatic in reply to Buddy195]

Hope you enjoy making it. I always think they make it look more complicated on line when it's really straightforward. I use a 1 litre Kilner Jar and a smaller one to store my "starter" which keeps for weeks in the frig till you need it. Get back to me if you have any questions.

[Buddy195 Administrator in reply to asiatic]

Thanks! 😊

[nat10]

Hi, I use boots live friendly bacteria and they are vegan dairy and gluten free.

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Thanks for that.