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Posted 3/15/2017 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone take a good probiotic? I have moderate UC, on Lialda, in remission right now and I want to start taking a probiotic every day but I do not even know where to start. There are so many options and I do not have time to research all of them. Thanks!!
Posted 3/15/2017 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
Firstly, get on rectal meds.

The probiotics I use are Ultimate Flora Critical Care and Primadophilus Reuteri ( I have 30 capsules left since they are now discontinued in Canada). I have since started Vita Health Advanced Gut Health that has Reuteri. I'm very impressed.

q
Posted 3/15/2017 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
I take VSL#3. Start slowly. If you look for it on these boards, a lot of people take it. It says on the label "For Ulcerative Colitis".
Posted 3/15/2017 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
quincy, could you give me the link to this probiotic you've mentioned (vita health advanced)? cant find it anywhere on the internet and would like to try it.
Posted 3/15/2017 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
btw, u mentioned Natures Way Reuteri being discontinued whereas fortunately you can still purchase it on iherb https://www.iherb.com/pr/Nature-s-Way-Primadophilus-Reuteri-Superior-Probiotic-Multi-Strain-Powder-scFOS-5-oz-141-75-g/4676 smile still in stock!
Posted 3/16/2017 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Ewa....discontinued in Canada....don't know if it's still in US.

I purchase in store.....for me I prefer than than online. It has 2 strengths which is a good option as well.

q
Posted 3/16/2017 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Ewa.....

www.genuinehealth.com/store/family/advanced-gut-health?gclid=CMzgheXi2dICFZC1wAodqK8ICQ

The brand is Genuine Health

q
Posted 3/16/2017 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried a thousand different ones, including VSL (which has been great for me at times). Right now, I'm doing well on a couple of cheaper ones that you can easily get from Amazon - and they don't even have to be refrigerated! Digestive Advantage and Florastor.
Posted 3/16/2017 5:35 PM (GMT 0)

quincy said...
Firstly, get on rectal meds.

The probiotics I use are Ultimate Flora Critical Care and Primadophilus Reuteri ( I have 30 capsules left since they are now discontinued in Canada). I have since started Vita Health Advanced Gut Health that has Reuteri. I'm very impressed.

q

quincy, why would the first recommendation be to get on rectal meds. The poster stated that they are in remission. Rectal meds would just add cost and discomfort at this point for something they apparently don't need. If flaring sure, but remission why?

I take VSL#3 even though I have a JPouch and no more colon. Surgeon recommended it against pouchitis and my GI had recommended it for UC.
Posted 3/16/2017 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
thanks so much Quincy smile I've already finished taking Florassist with phages (in fact, i don't see any difference) so i've been thinking to try something new smile
Posted 3/17/2017 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Is there a benefit from swapping strains every other day? Or even taking one strain for a week and switching off each week? Just a thought...
Posted 3/18/2017 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
I also took the Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 billion for years. If you're in the US you can find it at Walgreens or by Amazon.

Am not tolerating it this time sad
Posted 3/18/2017 9:44 AM (GMT 0)
I just switched to this one and my chiropractor (nutritional response tester) said these work great for my body. So far so good. Hyperbiotics PRO-15 Probiotics - 60 Daily Time Release Pearls - 15x More Effective than Probiotic Capsules with Patented Delivery Technology - purchased on Amazon. It contains 15 strains and they do not have to be refrigerated. You want a probiotic with at least 13 strains based on the research I've been doing. I'm also taking supplements based on the response testing my chiro does weekly, as well as LDN (4 weeks today), Prednisone and Imuran, and B12, Vita C and Vita D and Iron. In addition, I am doing the leaky gut diet - basically gluten, corn, soy, egg, dairy free diet.
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