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Posted 5/16/2013 10:25 AM (GMT -7)
Hello folks,

I am using VSL#3 DS and Benebiotics (Now Nexabiotics). I know there are some users of Florastor here. Some also take S. boulardii. I would like to know which other brands of probiotics folks use.

Thanks.

P.S. - Not interested in shelf brands like Align.
Posted 5/16/2013 10:50 AM (GMT -7)
I use VSL#3 (you can't get the double strength in the UK) mixed with 3 heaped teaspoons of psyllium seed powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Since then urgency and bulk have improved significantly!
Posted 5/16/2013 10:51 AM (GMT -7)
VSL #3 DS since early 2010. Two packs (sometimes one) during good times and four/day in flares.

Briefly tried Florastor during a flare and didn't notice anything either way.

I have made VSL #3 yogurt and oddly enough seems to cause more problems than helping.
Posted 5/16/2013 11:00 AM (GMT -7)
VSL#3 DS
Posted 5/16/2013 11:05 AM (GMT -7)
VSL#3 DS for me. Taking 2 packs a night but does not seem to be helping me out of a flair.
Posted 5/16/2013 11:56 AM (GMT -7)
VSL regular strength capsules and prescript assist probiotic.
Posted 5/16/2013 1:09 PM (GMT -7)
I started out with Webber then Jamieson when I was on a long course of antibiotics for sinus issues in 2000.

I soon seriously switched to  Natural Factors Protec capsules or a few years.

Then switched to what's in my signature...Renew Life Ultra Flora Critical Care (50 billion).
As well as Primadophilus Reuteri capsules.

I do add one of the Costco Multi probiotic most nights...just because we have them.

All taken at bedtime about an hour after my meds/supplements.


I now give my cat the New Roots Max probiotic powder each feeding.

q

Posted 5/16/2013 4:00 PM (GMT -7)
Primal Defense Ultra
Posted 5/16/2013 4:05 PM (GMT -7)
I use floracorGI + s. boulaardi.
Posted 5/16/2013 4:34 PM (GMT -7)
Okay, I won't tell you that I've tried a bunch of them over the past 13 years, but Align works better than all the rest for me.
Posted 5/16/2013 5:09 PM (GMT -7)
I use a few and always rotate them:

scdophilus
s. boulardii
prescript assist
benebiotics

kefir and yogurt are my biggest probiotics so i don't use probiotic supplements as much anymore.
Posted 5/16/2013 5:22 PM (GMT -7)
Its best to blitz your system with different probiotics then to take any single one long term.
Posted 5/17/2013 8:28 AM (GMT -7)
Natren's Healthy Trinity and Custom Probiotics' six strain powdered blend are two that I alternate. The CP six strain blend is the one I credit with bringing me out of my year-long initial flare.
Posted 5/17/2013 8:49 AM (GMT -7)
Primadophilus Reuteri

garden of life, raw probiotics (new one for me)
Posted 5/17/2013 8:55 AM (GMT -7)
Dr. Ohhira Probiotics Professional Formula

http://drohhiraprobiotics.com/dr_ohhira_probiotics_professional_formula.php

If you read up on Amazon, it has helped a lot of people with gastro problems, even other problems like candida, acne, etc
Posted 5/17/2013 9:15 AM (GMT -7)
My staples were VSL3 (caps, then the DS pouches when a change in insurance covered them), mutaflor, primal defense caps, benebiotics, and Thorne s. boulardi caps.
Posted 5/17/2013 4:11 PM (GMT -7)
To PK-
You said "Its best to blitz your system with different probiotics then to take any single one long term."

Are you saying it's best to use a probiotic containing several strains? or it's best to change brands?
I've been taking Benebiotics (18 strains including S. Boulardii) for a long time.
Would you suggest alternating with another brand?
Any favorites?
Thanks,
IAS

PS: Just realized that Benebiotics is now Nexabiotics (20 strains). Have ordered 6 months supply each time so don't know when that happened ??
Posted 5/19/2013 5:20 AM (GMT -7)
Thank you everyone. These are loads of options. I will try almost each and everyone and decide finally which one to rotate with.

@quincy,

Is there Kirkland probiotic? I have never seen it, even not listed in Costco's website. Could you please link it or upload a picture if its not too much of a trouble.

Thanks in advance.

Posted 5/19/2013 12:20 PM (GMT -7)
http://www.costcoconnection.ca/connectioncaeng/20120102?pg=30#pg30

found this... the second one down...

q

Posted 5/20/2013 6:20 AM (GMT -7)
Thank you. I have not seen this product on the shelf for sure. I will check pharmacy, may be they store there.
Posted 5/20/2013 11:11 AM (GMT -7)
Welcome. Let me know if you find them.

q
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