I'm looking to get back into the probiotic game now that I'm fighting candida hard again.
I've taken a number of probiotic brands/varieties in the past and I'm not sure what to use this time.
I've used Theralac in the past (could tell that it was strong - made me herx pretty badly I think). I'm inclined to go back to Theralac but it's rather pricey so before making that purchase, I'd like to know what other people have used or are using in their probiotic regimen as well as results, cost, etc, etc.
thanks!
Posted by daise (Member # 13622) on :
Hi,
We're not allowed to post brand names on this site. However, I'll PM you with my experience.
daise Posted by broguearcher (Member # 5905) on :
WHAT???? I see people talking about brands all the time..... is this a new rule??
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
I know that pills are easier for most people, but I also like to take probiotic foods: -yogurt -kefir -non-pasteurized sauerkraut (which is very high in acidophilus) -rejuvelac
In my signature there's a link to a thread where I talked about how to make these. We've also discussed this in the forums at www.planetthrive.com , and there are other recipes listed there for some of the stuff (like kraut in particular)
Rejuvelac in particular is very easy to make, and I find that it's extremely potent compared to the cheap health-food-store acidophilus I used to take (I've never bought theralac, though).
Posted by northstar (Member # 7911) on :
We're not allowed to post brand names on this site.
Certainly one may. All you have to do is do a "search" on this topic of favorite probiotic, to see that is not true.
You may have misconstrued the policy of recommending a brand named product in which one has a monetary affiliation (i.e. you sell it on the side, or you are a distributor, owner/manufacturer, etc.).
There is a difference between personal use/experience and being a seller, etc.
Northstar
Posted by adamm (Member # 11910) on :
The only one I've tried is Florajen. So far I've
been yeast and c. diff.- free.
Posted by EyeBob (Member # 12572) on :
Theralac 1 per day Store bought brand (one with a few billion that requires refrigeration) 5 per day Organic/raw sauerkraut 1-2 fork fulls /day
This has worked for me so far.
BTW, you mentioned that you tried Theralac and that it made you herx. Could you provide more details? I'm not sure that I understand how that would be possible unless it instantaneously made your gut so efficient that it made the ABX work that much better. I suppose that that's possible, but I'm finding it hard to understand.
BT
Posted by Michelle M (Member # 7200) on :
Theralac positively RULES.
Michelle
Posted by cactus (Member # 7347) on :
I take Theralac probiotics. And I think it's important to take S. Boulardii, too - I get mine from vitacost.com.
I didn't know we weren't supposed to post brand names? ...I'm not affiliated with Theralac, just like their product. Nor am I affiliated with vitacost. If I need to remove the names, let me know and I'll edit.
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
unless something drastically changed at lymenet in the last few weeks, I don't think there's a problem with posting brand names . They do get mad at you if you promote some product you're selling yourself, though.
Posted by mojo (Member # 9309) on :
I like JarroDophilus by Jarrow Formulas and NSI 10-10 or NSI 35-15.
Posted by broguearcher (Member # 5905) on :
the herxes I had from Theralac were candida related and not lyme.... I'm no longer on abx of any kind for lyme/bart related problems.
Posted by trish4 (Member # 14156) on :
ultraflora and theralac
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
I take theralac too. Since my neighbor and her parents and child
Also take it....we've found that it is way cheaper to order a case (12).
It is at least 10.00 less a bottle that way.
Maybe someone could split an order like we do....
so you don't have the whole cost by yourself.
I also eat yogurt....
Now if I could only give up those chocolates.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :
I like
culturelle bifidobotics (Allergy research)
Saccromyces boullarrdi (sp?) by nutricology
vitacost has the cheapest prices i am aware of for these products.
i also am really watching wat i eat.
Posted by pamoisondelune (Member # 11846) on :
Gr8Dophilus,-- Now brand
Lactobacillus rhamnosus= "Russian Choice Immune" bought from iherb.com
Posted by steelbone (Member # 14014) on :
Not sure if there my favorite because i just started taking them
Biffado bacteria and Culturelle
bought from iherd
Nice prices as well
Posted by Sue vG (Member # 3143) on :
PB8 and Primal Defense.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by Michelle M: Theralac positively RULES.
AMEN! It is NOT against the rules to post our favorite products as long as we are not monetarily benefiting from it.
My dr also has me on NuFerm's Wholefoods with Probiotics. It contains the s.boulardi also.
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