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Probiotics

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junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 09:02:00

Hi
Can anyone recommend a good probiotic supplement please.

Many thanks
Junie

Liz46 Mon 18-Oct-21 13:00:45

I had to take antibiotics for 18 months and my daughter told me about a kefir site on facebook. That may be useful for you.

I bought kefir grains and made my own drink. The grains increase as you use them so you can give some away if you want.

Maggiemaybe Mon 18-Oct-21 08:07:55

Though I’ve just realised the post was weeks ago! grin

Maggiemaybe Mon 18-Oct-21 08:06:56

JavierPerero reported, btw!

Maggiemaybe Mon 18-Oct-21 08:04:42

I would also recommend high dosage acidophilus capsules. H & B’s certainly work for me whenever I have a hint of a digestive problem. Just remember to keep them in the fridge - this instruction’s in such minute print on the bottle that I’m sure it must get overlooked.

Katie59 Mon 18-Oct-21 07:36:46

Recovering from an illness, especially it you have been taking antibiotics, probiotics will help restore proper digestion, if you have chronic digestion problems they are well worthwhile too.

CBT61 Mon 18-Oct-21 03:27:00

My suggestion is Symprove too.

Nightsky2 Mon 04-Oct-21 12:09:57

This one.

Nightsky2 Mon 04-Oct-21 12:05:24

I have Kefir yogurt most days. I also give it to the dog who loves it. He also has the Mango flavoured Kefir drink. The Sainsbury’s one is very nice.
Must look up Bimuno as I’ve never heard of that.

Sparklefizz Mon 04-Oct-21 11:52:08

"expensive" not expense.

Sparklefizz Mon 04-Oct-21 11:48:39

I am another one who also recommends Symprove (but it's expense). I have used both Symprove and Bio Kult which I mentioned earlier, and both are excellent in my view. I have a number of serious gut problems so taking probiotics is an ongoing thing with me.

Shelbel Mon 04-Oct-21 11:20:23

I've had to have a couple of courses of antibiotics this year so I have taken probiotics from Holland and Barrett.

Normally I drink kefir or eat live yoghurt regularly.

junie1 Mon 04-Oct-21 11:11:00

Thanks Poppyred

Baggs Thu 30-Sep-21 13:19:03

Esspee

I have never understood why people buy yoghurts which are not “live”. The benefit to health of yoghurt is in the live culture, once pasteurised the only help to health is calories and calcium both of which are also available in live yoghurt.

Taste difference, perhaps? Just a guess as I eat very little yogurt.

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Poppyred Wed 29-Sep-21 17:37:26

junie1

Hi Poppyred
Interesting, what kefir do you use
Thanks
Junie

It’s Biotiful Dairy - from Morrison’s or Asda. These supermarkets also make their own now which is cheaper and tastes just as good. ?

Esspee Wed 29-Sep-21 17:17:37

I have never understood why people buy yoghurts which are not “live”. The benefit to health of yoghurt is in the live culture, once pasteurised the only help to health is calories and calcium both of which are also available in live yoghurt.

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:08:14

Thanks sago
Will have a look at the link you sent

Junie

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:07:01

Hi Blondiescot
Happy it has worked for you
Will have a look
Thanks
Junie

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:05:58

Thanks Robin38
Will look tomorrow,
Thanks
Junie

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:04:42

Thanks Sparklefizz

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:03:20

Hi Shinamae
Thanks for your reply
Junie

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:02:07

I read that BlueSky

Thanks
Junie

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:01:24

Not sure Aveline
Thanks for your reply

junie1 Wed 29-Sep-21 17:00:17

Hi ayse

Thanks for the link
Junie