Probiotics use updates?

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Probiotics use updates?

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I know a while ago we had a good thread going on various probiotics people were trying (ultimate flora, VSL3, etc). I was wondering if we could get an update on how everyone is doing today on them, if they feel they helped, side effects, etc?

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Good question, Erin I am using Florastor and VSL#3 and seem to be doing OK....mainly I am trying to rebuild the good flora that the vanco killed along with the c-diff ..... :???:
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I use a probiotic drink called Actimel and have really found this beneficial.
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I have read about Actimel in the book, Bacteria for breakfast, but I have been unable to find it around here....anyone here in US found it locally and what stores? Maybe I am just missing it? Maybe I'll go to their web site.....
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Sunny,

I believe it's called DanActive in the U. S.

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OH!!! Danactive....thanx!! Didn't make that connection!
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I hadn't been taking a probiotic since last summer because it's so hard to find one w/o my intolerances. For the past month, I've been taking the Ultimate '10' Probiotic from The Vitamin Shoppe (http://www.thevitaminshoppe.com) that claims to have no "yeast, corn, wheat, salt, soy, dairy, citrus, fish, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors added." It seems to be working well for me with no side effects and it's not very expensive. I'd like to think that it's helping bring Norman around more frequently.

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