Does any take a daily probiotic?

seadoug

seadoug

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My doctor prescribed Fortify a few years ago for some stomach discomfort. I eventually stopped taking it but forgot why.

I've had some issues with feeling bloated lately and having GERD that has made me nauseous, so I bought some more Fortify. I took it for two days and this morning it was if I had prepped for a colonoscopy!:( It certainly cleared me out, but that's not what I was expecting.

Does anyone else take a probiotic and if so, what has your experience been?
 

I eat yogurt pretty regularly, especially in the summer with fresh fruit.

And I like drinking Smart Water. It sounded silly when I first saw the bottles in the food market (water/soda section) but I tried it, and it's delicious, and contains probiotics.
 

My wife was having digestion problems. Nothing really bad just uncomfortable. She read up on the topic & decided to order this.

Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker with Adjustable Temperature & Time Control - Make Trillions of Live Probiotics & Get Better Gut Health - ULTIMATE LIFETIME WARRANTY - Wellness Gifts for Men & Women.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDV3V6JV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

And this per manufactures suggestion.
Inulin Prebiotic Pure Powder, Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Intestinal Support*, 1-Pound

Probiotic to make it work is Equate 50 billion 10 strain.

My job was to figure out how it works. Great instructional video & really really easy.

The video calls for making a paste out of 2 tablespoons of Inulin 1 capsule of probiotic. Didn't work to good for me but this did. I dissolved 2 tablespoons of Inulin 1 capsule of probiotic in about 2 ounces of warm water whisked that into 48 ounces of 1/2 & 1/2. Don't need the 36 hours just 20 hours & really great home made yogurt. Been experimenting with flavors Vanilla, banana, strawberry, peach, almond, anise. no favorites.

Wifes issue gone. Probably more than needed to know, my flatulence is minimal & NO ODOR
 
Whenever I decide to take any supplements, I always try small dose (usually half of the suggested dosage). If I feel any discomfort I stop and don't bother. The supplements maybe good for others but not for my body. My body tells me so.
 
I have IBS, and probiotics didn't help me. Neither did yogurt. Well cooked vegetables are fine, but not too many raw vegetables; avoiding red meat and not having large meals at night, drinking plenty of water, and keeping a consistent schedule on going to bed and getting up, all helps me, but still there will be off days now and then.
 
I’ve been taking pro biotics for years. I didn’t start them fir any specefic problem. I just did a lot of reading about how important the gut biome is.
I don’t notice anything different since taking them good or bad.
I take Renew Life digestive pro biotic.
 
Well, in theory, if I remember. They’re stored in the fridge. Opening the door doesn’t trigger my memory.

My husband has gummy probiotics that have a specific ingredient that he needs. I love gummies so am willing to take those. I can’t remember those either.

I’ve never noticed any specific benefit. When I started taking them it was recommended to be two weeks prior to travel and during. It made sense, because your whole system could be out of wack while away.
 
My whole life I’ve had problems with constipation, tried every trick imaginable to solve the problem. Nothing worked until I finally came upon a combination of supplements that solved the problem, a daily probiotic being one of them.

I also eat a lot of yogurt, a lot of fresh fruit and veggies every day, limited carbs and no processed foods.
 
For many years now, as part of breakfast I've been eating yogurt with fruit, usually blueberries, strawberries, raspberries (or combination of these). I have some probiotic pills on-hand and, If I do feel any intestinal issue, I'll take them for a day or two.
 

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