Hi everyone. A friend of my recommended the following probiotic to me. It sounds impressive, but I wondered if anyone here has ever had any experience with it.
Dr. Ohhira's Probiotic Professional Formula OMX 12
I am currently taking 1 -2 capsules of Theralac daily and I am not sure if it's enough to protect against C. Diff.
I am taking Zith and Rifampin.
Let me know your experience if you have tried Dr. Ohhira's probiotic please.
Many thanks.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
VSL#3 is excellent. 225billion in 2 capsules! They also have powder packets that you can mix in smoothies or drinks that are higher doses if you would prefer that.
Your doctor can write an RX for VSL#3 DS and some insurance companies will cover the double strength version 900billion per packet! Mine won't cover it because it is considered a supplement.
Many doctors use these for patients with ulcerative colitis and crohn's. These probiotics are actually backed by scientific research.
You also need to take Florastor or S. boulardii 2 capsules daily to protect against c.diff. This is a friendly/helpful yeast not killed off by antibiotics.
Posted by gmb (Member # 23562) on :
Agree with Sammy...
I take VSL#3 DS presription strength packets and Florastor daily.
I use to buy regular strength VSL3# for $50/bottle, but when GI acted up I would up my dose.
I finally asked my LLMD for a script and sure enough my BCBS convered it for $35 a 30 packets a month.
When GI issue improve I think I'll be able to do only a half packet per day and get more milage.
Shop around for Florastor... prices range from $35 to $49 for 50 capsules.
gmb
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Ohira's was like drinking water for me.
Theralac is much better. I get even more mileage out of Custom Probiotics.
Also .. you can buy NOW brand saccromyces boulardii very cheap from Swanson's. Same as Florastor.
Posted by desertwind (Member # 25256) on :
I could not tolerate the VSL#3DS due to dairy and corn allergy. There is dairy and corn in the powder form - trance amounts but if you are sensitive it might be an issue for you.
I too like the Custom Pro.'s as well as Metragenics Ultra Flora (Dr. H. recommended)and Healthy Trinity 3.
Posted by ESG (Member # 4816) on :
use it, love it
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I couldn't take the VSL anymore either due to the dairy.
Ohira's tastes good! That was the only plus I found. I liked chewing the caps. The CFU count is not very high.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
prayerworks... if you take Ohira's .. then continue taking Theralac too .. or if you want to save money...buy the Custom Probiotics.