Dr. Tobias Probiotics 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

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 benefits Not 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 of diarrhea irritable bowel syndrome ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease H. pylori (the cause of ulcers) vaginal infections urinary tract infections recurrence of bladder cancer infection of the digestive tract caused by Clostridium difficile pouchitis (a possible side effect of surgery that removes the colon) eczema in children.

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.

Life changing for my wife! Digestion has always been an issue, not anymore.

This is a good product, and should at least be tried. I have been using it now for 1 month and have noticed a positive change in mood, digestion, and immunity. The other brand that I used before Dr. Tobias was discontinued, although it was very effective. Dr. Tobias lives up to it, no more, and no less. The biggest affect that I have seen from using probiotics is the extreme increase in immunity; the last time that I've been to the doctor was over a year ago. Probiotics have positively changed my life.

I have accumulated enough evidence to have faith that high quality, high quantity and greater multitude of strains in probiotics are worth every penny in support of our IMMUNE SYTEMS, not just our stomachs pathology. Our first line of defense is our T-cells, triggered by sufficient vitamin D, and targeted by the Peyer's Patches in our small intestine. Probiotics help modulate the immune response and prevent an over-zealous immune system (poorly modulated i.e.) from causing an inflammatory cytokine attack (see Pub-Med "). Inflammation = Damage and PAIN, mutation, CANCER! We keep our immune systems STOKED with vitamin D3 and Dr. Tobias's Optimum Probiotics to prevent CANCER reoccurrence in my significant other. We do a lot more than that, but vitamin D3 (1,000 i.u. per 25 lbs. of body weight of D3 a day) and this wonderful probiotic is BASIC for anyone! I am writing this because "You get what you pay for" is the general rule, but this product Dr.Tobias' Optimum Probiotics is a BARGAIN for the QUALITY of the product, method of delivery, number of strains and the 30 Billion cells quantity recommended by Dr. Oz (he recommended 25 billion) and the 25 billion recommended by Life Extension Foundation (whom I trust WAY MORE than Dr. OZ because they cite PubMed and ongoing research for their articles) , I ALWAYS CHECK THE RESEARCH I read about. I always learn more than I expected. You should check mine ;-)