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Posted 10/22/2007 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
for those of you that got a free sample, how much did they send you and how long did it take to get it?

A lady emailed me and said she would get me a sample out and I was just wondering what to expect.

Thanks in advance
Posted 10/23/2007 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
I don't think you'll see any results from a sample. I decided to try Pro-Bio, so I bought a 30 count bottle. I took 4/day (6am/12/6pm/12) till they were gone. I can report a very slight positive effect. Needs to be taken on an empty stomach......I didn't get the same calmed feeling when I took them after a meal. I ordered a 90 count bottle last week, so I'm gonna stay with them to see if it continues to help.
Posted 10/23/2007 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
that's good to know, thank you.

I've been looking very hard towards the NOW FOODS brand. I think they have some quality products.
Posted 10/24/2007 2:08 PM (GMT 0)
I got my sample today which is a (30) count bottle (1 month supply) and a bunch of information on their products and enzymes (brochures & cd roms)

I'm happy they sent me a 30 day supply to try. For free I don't think I can go wrong. Hopefully this stuff will help me some.
Posted 10/24/2007 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
That's a helluva free sample......
Posted 10/24/2007 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! I asked for a free sample too. I'll have to keep my eyes on the mailbox! I was expecting to get maybe 10 pills or something. That is a great free sample!
Posted 10/24/2007 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
ya, they must stand behind their products. I'm extremely overwhelmed with the amount of info they sent though. I started reading through it all and you can go on and on and on........ At this time I'm only interested in probiotics and digestive enzymes.
Posted 10/24/2007 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
What probiotic sample are you talking about?
Posted 10/24/2007 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
uhhh, Pro Bio :)
Posted 10/24/2007 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
I'm taking 12 a day. It has stopped my bleeding. I tried to call for a sample after I purchased it and they said no. So before you order, ask for a free trial, then order.

Posted 10/24/2007 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
12 Pro-Bio's per day? Holy moley!
Posted 10/24/2007 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
I am taking Pro-Bio, still taking the sample that they sent met.  I take 1 pill a day, first thing in the morning and noticed a difference a week after taking it, less gas and only 1 to 2 bowel movements a day.  So it is working, at least I think it is.  Hope this helps!

Posted 10/24/2007 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
Is there a website I can check out?
Posted 10/24/2007 10:08 PM (GMT 0)

nsg121 said...
I am taking Pro-Bio, still taking the sample that they sent met. I take 1 pill a day, first thing in the morning and noticed a difference a week after taking it, less gas and only 1 to 2 bowel movements a day. So it is working, at least I think it is. Hope this helps!

do you think it can help with blood?
Posted 10/24/2007 10:09 PM (GMT 0)

frombc said...
Is there a website I can check out?

http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Pro_Bio?PHPSESSid=d8c43d5b929347ecd01b52aba144f597
Posted 10/24/2007 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
Where does it say about the free sample on the website? This sounds like something I might like to try. I have tried probiotics in the past but I always forgot to take them because they were in the refridgerator and I don't think I was ready for the initial phase of any probiotic but now I think I am so I want to give it a go.
Posted 10/24/2007 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
I just sent in an inquiry through the contact us page and someone responded with an email to me.
Posted 10/25/2007 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm I emailed them yesterday and I just got a reply back saying that they don't have any free samples at this time but I can get them at a local health food store or online with a money back guarantee.
Posted 10/26/2007 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
Red, I guess that is what happens when you post "free" on a discussion board.

I've been kind of inconsistent with this stuff and screwing around probably too much with my diet, but this Pro-Bio stuff does seem to help some. I am just going for 2/dy, but I've noticed some of my color has returned to my face and probably absorbing more nutrients. I'll keep everyone posted to be sure.

therearemiracles,
have you noticed a difference with taking 12 per day as opposed to a smaller number? Do you spread out the doses?

As mentioned before, it could be the coating on the capsule that allows it to reach the colon. A little fact for ya: There are 1000 times more bacteria in the large intestine than the small, in general, because the small intestine of course moves things through quicker, but also more absorption of nutrients and therefore more acid is produced (this helps absorption). Also, I remember reading the company's boast about 2 particular bacterial strains they use and possibly unique (I think I saw a register's mark on the names), which may be the biggest benefit of all since different probiotics perform different tasks.
Posted 10/26/2007 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah! Next time someone says FREE, do so in a whisper will ya?? :) I picked up a bottle today at Zerbos so I'm gonna give it a go and see how I do.
Posted 10/26/2007 7:17 PM (GMT 0)

therearemiracles said...
I'm taking 12 a day. It has stopped my bleeding. I tried to call for a sample after I purchased it and they said no. So before you order, ask for a free trial, then order.

12 a day? Good lord man..
Posted 10/26/2007 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
I got my samples today! Along with a bunch of stuff to read :) And a few CDs.

They're serious about their research!

I'll keep you posted.
Posted 10/28/2007 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
When someone announced free, I was thinking "to the 1st 40 people maybe..." Even if I don't get the free stuff, I'd like to get my hands on their research packet. I've been reading a lot more on probiotics lately and at some point I'll have to post a rundown on it all. Really fascinating stuff.
Posted 11/8/2007 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
How is everyone doing on the Pro-Bio.  I am thinking of buying some tomorrow when we go into the states for shopping.  My husband has been suffering from years of uc and one of the things that made a huge diffirence in the past is probiotics.  The only problem is that is seems to be working very well for a couple of months and then  his body is "getting used to it" and  his uc is deteriating again.  A changing of probiotics in his case is therefore working well.

Posted 11/8/2007 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Went to the link posted in this thread http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Pro_Bio . Are you crazy, 50 us dollars for 90 capsules? Then i went to local Pharmacy and found Natures Bounty Probiotic 100caps for 10us dollars. Has the same Lactobacillus Acidophilus ingredient as the Enzymedica does. Pharmacist said it was the right product, im no expert on Probiotic but i am an expert on saving money. I will stick with the Natures Bounty until here that ther is actually a difference.

Currently taking 20mg pred , Imuran, Probiotic, Multivitamin

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