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Posted 7/23/2013 7:06 PM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone, I'd like to find out what brand of probiotics you all recommend. I've tried GNC brand but didn't feel any different.  I've had CD for many years, lower colon only and take (3) 800 mg. asacol daily.   Thanks!

Posted 7/23/2013 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Dawn...I am just starting my second week of Align, but I can't give you much info yet....search this site for probiotics and Align and you will find lots of discussions on choices. 
Posted 7/24/2013 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
A lot of people with IBD swear by VSL#3. You can get it online (and maybe in a GNC-type store) but it's quite expensive, so the people I've seen post about it recommend trying to get a prescription from your doctor for it. I'm thinking of trying it out, as I've had bad luck with all those I've tried so far.
Posted 7/24/2013 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
if you can afford it, VSL#3 is fantastic. available only on the internet.

other recommendations:
mercola
udo's
primal defense by garden of life


some are refrigerated, some are not. from my research, the ones in the fridge are supposed to be better. i like the non-refrigerated ones for travel cos you never know what will happen when you leave your familiar surroundings.

one tip is that you want to have multiple strains. like at least 8 and more variety the better. you also want dosage to be in the billions of CFU. note i said "dosage" not pill. it may take several pills to get a proper dose. 100 billion is probably a good dose. you may need to work up to it and scatter the dose throughout the day.

i find probiotics are great for non related CD D. i just pop a few every 30-60 min until it goes away. works every time.
Posted 7/24/2013 11:24 AM (GMT 0)
If you want to get the most good bacteria back into your gut, then eat home made yogurt rather than taking probiotics. You would have to take 100 probiotic pills to equal the amount of bacteria you would get in just one cup of home made yogurt.  If you can't make your own yogurt, then buy a natural yogurt without sugar added. It is still way better then probiotic pills.
Posted 7/24/2013 11:55 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone out there tried Dr. Albert Snow's treatment? It is based on different strong probiotics.
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