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Posted 7/29/2009 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone tried VSL#3 or Align probiotics?  Has either one helped you/what were your experiences?  If anyone has tried both, which one worked better?  I am just wondering because currently I am on VSL#3, and considering trying Align instead to see if it works better.  Any info would be appreciated!
Posted 7/29/2009 12:06 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried both. I like Align better.
Posted 7/29/2009 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
I'm using VSL#3 and it seems to be working fine. I've never tried Align but a number of people here seem to be happy with it.

AMK77, just wondering, why do you prefer Align to VSL#3? More effective? Fewer side-effects (like bloating)?

The only problem I have with VSL#3 is the price. It's probably one of the most expensive probiotics on the market.
Posted 7/29/2009 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
I have not tried VSL#3, but would like to.  Align did not work for me-it made me feel worse.  However, I seem to be the exception because even my GI was surprised and said she tells a lot of patients to use it.

Worth a try!! 

Posted 7/29/2009 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
I've tried VSL#3, Align, and many other "high quality" probiotics. I've found Culturelle to be the best for me, and it's WAY cheaper than VSL#3.
Posted 7/29/2009 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
I tried Align but it always gave me a stomach ache.
And the refrigerated probiotics are better.
Posted 7/30/2009 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
I use Align and it seems to work ok for me.
Posted 7/30/2009 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
I also take Align and it is working for me. I take since almost a year.

It is not true that refrigerated probiotics are better, if that were so, why? I tried refrigerated probiotics and they send me back to the crapper with lots of cramps. I tried them three times. So, they are NOT better - maybe they just work better for you PERSONALLY. As a matter of fact, they are very expensive and there is no guarantee that they work as I personally have seen it.

You just have to give it a try and see what happens.

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