s/o ...good immunity. Which probiotic(s) do you take?

[6packofun]

How does one choose from among all the different kinds?

[mamiof5]

Listening. Have been wanting to ask this for a while ☺

[Spryte]

Everyone's different. My doc, an allopath turned alternative meds doc, recommends switching brands frequently. Right now I'm on Culturelle.

 

And for everyone who's been on abx at some point, or especially when on them, don't forget the S. Boulardii. This does more for my health and immune function than traditional probiotics. But - my gut is a mess, so YMMV.

Edited September 29, 2016 by Spryte

[Mandamom]

I have been taking vitacost for ever (about 14 years) and I love their products. I really like their probiotics and highly recommend them. Their prices are great, too. 

[Jyhwkmama]

PB8

 

I get it from Amazon.

[BrittanyM]

I've used Bio Kult and been happy with it as well as some cheaper brands. Stronger ones work better for me and I can tell which are cheap and not working by my digestive system. I have the kids and myself on Garden of Life right now. I'm liking their kids probiotic a lot better than the last one I had the kids on. (Hyperbiotic)

 

 

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[creekland]

How does one choose from among all the different kinds?

 

I have no idea.  After a thread on here I tried Culturelle for 3 months, but saw absolutely no difference whatsoever when on it or quitting it afterward.

 

Whatever you opt to try, I'd do some sort of similar "test" to make sure you aren't wasting money.  Different types might work better for some than others.

 

I'm not taking any now, but do eat yogurt once in a while - not all that often really.

[Liz CA]

I am not taking a supplement but eat lots of Kefir and lacto-fermented vegetables.

[sbgrace]

Epicor is a yeast ferment (beneficial) that has research behind it's ability to enhance immune function. I have a child with immune system issues, and that's what was recommended to us by an integrative med dr. He takes colostrum too (plus Culturelle and Florastor fwiw).

Edited September 29, 2016 by sbgrace

[solascriptura]

I'm skeptical of probiotics in pills. I prefer to get mine naturally through fermented foods. Many cultures have used fermentation to preserve foods. Kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, etc.

[ScoutTN]

We do fermented foods and raw milk.

[Guest]

I am not taking a supplement but eat lots of Kefir and lacto-fermented vegetables.

This. The bottled ones are more expensive and less effective all at once.

[Lizzie in Ma]

Nexabiotic, shelf stable, reasonably inexpensive, on Amazon

[Joules]

My GI doctor has me on Visbiome for SIBO.  It's supposed to be good for IBS and leaky gut.  

[kandesmom]

We don't take a supplement, but brew our own Kombucha.

[Rosie_0801]

Kombucha consistently, water kefir and miso sometimes and the very occasional fermentation experimentation. All cheaper than pills.

 

Kombucha (made with Dilmah Rose and French Vanilla tea) is the closest real life has to a magic potion.

[HSmomof2]

Kefir and/or yogurt. I've tried Culturelle and a few others, and they don't settle well with my digestive system.

[scholastica]

I like Florastor.

[momacacia]

What Rosie said. Fermented foods are more powerful and less $$ than a supplement.

[Denisemomof4]

I had never once noticed any difference when I used probiotics, and I used all the top brands out there. Through my own research I discovered Prescript Assist and SWEAR by it. It has ended my decadeS long battle with candida.