Reddit mentions of NOW Supplements, Probiotic-10, 25 Billion, with 10 Probiotic Strains, Strain Verified, 50 Veg Capsules

I had the same issue and these help a lot. I take one a day on an empty stomach.

NOW Foods Probiotic-10 25 Billion, 50 Vcaps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002S1U7RU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_coVhyb57AV1MP

I take these. I know that because the capsules are going through the stomach, a majority of the pill probiotics get killed off, but I notice a difference when I take them vs. when I don't. Whether it's psychosomatic or not, I like 'em.

I sometimes make my own yogurt with starters from these guys. I used to be on top of the yogurt every two weeks, but it's more like every two months now.

I've tried this enzyme supplement and this expensive probiotic with some success. Looks like this and this are the most popular on Amazon though, from NOW Foods (a good brand), and cheaper.

As others recommended, Psylium Husk pills and a probiotic should help with regularity.

I have had a lot of luck making my own yogurt out of coconut milk (canned, ingredients are just coconut + water) and NOW Foods probiotics. Here's a recipe.

You're not alone in using products every other day even if you're supposed to take it daily. I've done that with a lot of stuff, including the homemade yogurt.

Lately I've needed to add protein to my diet and haven't had any sensitivity issues to the probiotics in this powder. I know it's a big commitment to buy something that processed that your body might hate though.

Good luck shitting!

I had a hammy that had something very similar, poked her cheek with a piece of hay she stole from my guinea pigs, and it formed an abcess that required antibiotics and surgery. Make sure to give your hammy probiotics to replace any of the intestinal flora that the antibiotics kill off. This is a good one , mix half a capsule with a mashed blueberry or sprinkled on veggies they like. DMG is also a really helpful supplement (it boosts the body's immune response to infection), 0.1mL once a day would be the dose for a hamster, its tasteless so it mixes well with food or medicine.

Sounds like you're eating something that doesn't agree with you. What are you eating more of these days? What kind of protein (im assuming youre taking protein powder) are you using? Anyways, I'd recommend you try this and/or this.

I started taking this about a week and a half ago:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002S1U7RU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I am keeping it refrigerated. Thoughts? Garden of Life has a lot of offerings it seems, is there one you are talking about specifically?

I use this one off amazon. Cheap, great smooth flavor and long shelf life. 1 Tablet per gallon of wort.

I was on long term antibiotics and had issues with some of the same symptoms no matter how careful I was with my diet. After ending my prescription, every food felt like a trigger and I didn't see much of an improvement until I went on a probiotic for a month. I'd definitely recommend trying it - what do you have to lose?

Here's the one I had good results with: [LINK]

Another change I made in conjunction with the probiotic was consuming more prebiotic foods and cooking all (well, 90%) of my vegetables.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002S1U7RU/ref=sxts1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485452143&sr=1

This is the one I usually use. I've tried others as well and they all seem to work about the same. I try to buy whichever one has the most strains of probiotics. This one has 10 strains and is vegan friendly!!

Yes, I take a probiotic (this one) almost everyday when I remember. These days I don't always remember, but I was much better about it while I was recovering from the effect of so many antibiotics on my digestive system.

I'm sorry you're going through this, OP. I have terrible constipation as well and the bloating is one of the worst symptoms for me. It's such an uncomfortable feeling. I'm by no means cured, but I've tried several things that have really helped. Especially with my bloating. I recommend looking into these.

 

NOW Probiotic: This is one of the best probiotics in my opinion and is a must if you have IBS. I take one capsule 30 minutes before eating and it helps reduce my stomach pan and improves my digestion. This is one of the things that has made the most difference.

 

Chamomile: I take this after I finish eating. It settles down my stomach and reduces the likelihood of me experiencing stomach pain after eating. I take it not just after eating, but also whenever my stomach acts up. It almost always relieves any sort of stomach discomfort I'm experiencing. Chamomile is particularly good for improving digestion, reducing gas and bloating, and promoting smoother and more frequent bowel movements. If you experience any anxiety, which is pretty common among people with IBS, chamomile can really help with that as well. It's a mild sedative and is very calming. It's useful for lowering anxiety as well as improving sleep issues like insomnia.

 

High Absorption Magnesium: Most people have some level of magnesium deficinecy. People often don't eat foods that are high in magnesium and to make matters worse, things like sugar, caffeine, and certain medications, can lower your magnesium levels. Magnesium is a very important mineral and getting enough magnesium can help you feel less constipated and help you have smoother bowel movements. It's also good for lowering anxiety as well.

 

NOW Candida Support: It's believed that some some people with IBS may have candida overgrowth. CO can contribute to IBS symptoms. This supplement does a good job of managing this. I take 2 capsules with a meal.

 

Senna: Senna is a mild, but effective herbal laxative. I take one capsule 2 to 3 times a day and I've been having bowel movements a lot more often and I'm not as constipated. My doctor had me on Miralax previously, but I switched to senna because Miralax was too strong and harsh. It would help me poop, but I would poop too much. So much that it was even painful. Senna is far less harsh.

 

Triphala: I take triphala right before bed and I'm usually able to have a bowel movement once I wake up the next morning. It helps the liver and kidneys do a better job of detoxifying the body. It may help kill certain bacteria that could be contributing to your IBS. It seems to work because I noticed that all my acne cleared up and my skin looked so much smoother when I started taking triphala.

 

Besides these supplements, a diet change can lower the chance of your IBS symptoms triggering. I personally like a gluten-free diet because it's not as strict and difficult to follow as some other IBS diets. Gluten is one of my biggest bloating triggers and avoiding it when I can really helps.

I recently started taking Now Foods Probiotic. If you have the money VSL-3 is probably the best one. I felt a euphoric effect and a generalized sense of well being after taking it.

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Probiotic-10-Billion-Veg-Capsules/dp/B002S1U7RU/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1504993292&sr=1-2&keywords=now+foods+probiotic

https://www.amazon.com/Potency-Probiotic-Capsules-Ulcerative-Colitis/dp/B0014R4RZW/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504993280&sr=8-2&keywords=vsl+3

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Or make your own by fermenting food, a jar full of salted(Sea salt) water and the vegetable of your choice, leave it 3 days in the dark area and enjoy.

But it is not enough, the balance of your gut bacteria thrives on your diet, so you should reduce your carbohydrate intake to a minimum and focus on vegetables , fruit (with low glycemic index like kiwi ) , seeds , nuts and meat.

I am quite positive that some nutrients are more biologically available due to the action of intestinal bacteria however I cant remember which ones. I think you should first define the weight your talking about. I think it this case you could have weight gain from fluid retention from swelling and inflammation, weight loss from fluid loss from diarrhea. you can have both going on at once. Weight loss as in the release or storage of lipids by fat cells can also be influenced by gut bacteria. Bacteria can interfere with the response to leptin causing weight gain. Now your question about disrupting. There are big issues with that. There are hundreds of different bacteria and yeast in your system some are beneficial some are pathogenic some others are beneficial until there are to many then they become pathogenic. Not to mention disrupting the bacteria with anti-biotics can lead to a Yeast imbalance as like candida are not bacteria but fungus. Yeast imbalances are also not simple to treat because yeast are more like animals then they are like bacteria anti-fungal agents are as toxic to people as they are to yeast. If you want to effect your gut balance with out doing something radical I suggest you try a month or two of something like http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Candida-Veg-capsules-180-Count/dp/B000E7R3FY Candida support. Its more of a yeast suppresent then having anything strong enough in it to kill them outright. Take http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Probiotic-10-Billion-Vcaps/dp/B002S1U7RU/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1395925153&sr=1-1&keywords=now+probiotic Probiotics to increase the quantity of supportive strains and prebiotic fiber to feed the probiotics http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Fitness-Unflavored-6-87oz/dp/B004B8F85Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1395925221&sr=1-4&keywords=sports+fiber