Dr. TobiasProbiotics 30 Billion, 10 Strains, 30 Billion CFU's, Targeted Release Probiotics for Women & Men, Supports Digestive Health, Shelf-Stable, Non-GMO, 30 Capsules, 30 Servings

I have “post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome.” After suffering with it for several years (and seeing doctors and taking meds) I have been asymptomatic for the past 4 months, when I started taking this product. That may not sound like a long time, but it is record-breaking for me!I haven’t experimented with NOT taking it, so I can’t say that I’m cured. But I have not gone this long without a flare in years. I take one capsule before bed. No side effects. It may not work for everyone - but at $25 a bottle, it’s certainly worth trying! I had tried several other treatments through the years, both prescription and holistic. This is the only thing that has been entirely effective. (Some medications have helped me stay functional, but I still had to plan my life around them… when to take them, when it was safe to eat, etc… but now for the first time in years I’m eating what I want, when I want! It’s amazing. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I wouldn’t be taking the time to type this if I didn’t think it was absolutely worth sharing.)If you’re struggling with IBS, I highly recommend giving it a try! In addition, I keep a bottle of Dr Tobias’ “Digestive Enzyme” capsules on the table to take with meals. I started taking those before I started the probiotics, and while they weren’t predictably effective, they were helpful, too, so I’ve continued with them.I hope this info helps somebody get their life back to “normal.” IBS is a beast that’s hard to beat. Everybody (and every body!) is unique, but there are lots of things to try out there… so keep trying! I hope this works for others like it did for me.

Bacteria have a reputation for causing disease, so the idea of tossing down a few billion a day for your health might seem — literally and figuratively — hard to swallow. But a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that you can treat and even prevent some illnesses with foods and supplements containing certain kinds of live bacteria. Northern Europeans consume a lot of these beneficial microorganisms, called probiotics (from pro and biota, meaning "for life"), because of their tradition of eating foods fermented with bacteria, such as yogurt. Probiotic-laced beverages are also big business in Japan.Some digestive disease specialists are recommending probiotic supplements for disorders that frustrate conventional medicine, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Since the mid-1990s, clinical studies suggest that probiotic therapy can help treat several gastrointestinal ills, delay the development of allergies in children, and treat and prevent vaginal and urinary infections in women.Self-dosing with bacteria isn't as outlandish as it might seem. An estimated 100 trillion microorganisms representing more than 500 different species inhabit every normal, healthy bowel. These microorganisms (or microflora) generally don't make us sick; most are helpful. Gut-dwelling bacteria keep pathogens (harmful microorganisms) in check, aid digestion and nutrient absorption, and contribute to immune function.Probiotics benefitsNot all probiotics are the same. Different strains of the bacteria have different effects. For example, one strain may fight against cavity-causing organisms in our mouths and don't need to survive a trip through our guts.Research has been promising for these friendly critters. Potential benefits of probiotics have been seen in the treatment or prevention ofdiarrheairritable bowel syndromeulcerative colitisCrohn's diseaseH. pylori (the cause of ulcers)vaginal infectionsurinary tract infectionsrecurrence of bladder cancerinfection of the digestive tract caused by Clostridium difficilepouchitis (a possible side effect of surgery that removes the colon)eczema in children.

I have several things wrong with my gut, inflammatory bowel, dysbiosis, leaky gut, ibs and it causes a severe autoimmune reaction. I need to take probiotics that are actually guaranteed to reach my gut. I took this at just 1/2 the recommended dose as I am taking other strains and my gut is so unhealthy, just about anything shocks my system and causes MAJOR flares. When I flare, it’s a full blown fibromyalgia flare! Yes, my doctor Thinks that my problems are so severe that there actually causing my fibromyalgia! What a connection! I took these religiously for almost 3 weeks and I continually felt better! However, I decided to stop taking these to see if this was TRULY helping me as I am on SO many supplements to try to heal my gut and I immediately had a flare! And for the week I did not take these, I had a constant painful flare! When I have a flair, everything hurts so bad that even clothing touching your skin is extremely uncomfortable! As soon as I started taking them again religiously (I take both the 30 billion and 4.4 billion Dr. Tobias probiotics) and my flare started to calm down and was gone in 3 days! I DEFINITELY won’t be experimenting to see if these work anymore, is that flare was almost intolerable! I have to tell you, I am leaving this review as an on biased review! Yes, I will eventually apply to get a free bottle of this because it is part of the deal and free is also a great price! However, it doesn’t matter if I got this free or not, this stuff helps me tremendously and I will likely be on it for an extensive period of time while my gut heals! Thank you for making an affordable product that actually works exactly as advertised!

I have used several different brands and strengths of probiotics in the last 10 months. Some have caffeine which I don't want and those with more than 30 billion have left me with painful cramps. You have to start low and build. But know your tolerance. The higher the levels the more potential for stomach issues. This was stronger than my last bottle (25 billion) and there was no adverse reaction. I am a believer in the digestive rewards of probiotics and frankly my stomach is not longer distended. I will buy again.