NOW FoodsSupplements, Probiotic-10™ & Bifido Boost™ with 10 Strains, 25 Billion CFU Per Serving, plus PreticX™ XOS Prebiotic, 90 Veg Capsules

Prior to taking the Now Foods's probiotic, I used a different probiotic supplement with 10 unverified strains and 20 Billion. So 25 Billion, 1/4 teaspoon, wasn't a complete shock. The difference between probiotics isn't even comparable. Now Foods is far better than the other product. I noticed the difference in less than a week.Okay. Next are more graphic details about me and my husband's wonderful experiences with this product.I have many food allergies. Recently I reacted to two food colors, which I suspected last year but continued to eat because my symptoms were mild. This time though I had horrible stomach cramps and bloating plus a slew of other symptoms. My previous probiotic didn't relieve the stomach cramps and bloating until I consumed 80 to 100 Billion. Even then I couldn't sleep when I had the symptoms. After taking the Now Foods probiotic, my second dose (giving me 50 Billion in one day), the stomach cramps subsided within 30 minutes. I was able to get some sleep too. Now Foods Probiotic resolved all of my gastrointestinal symptoms within 12 hours. And I didn't get the dreaded explosive diarrhea which usually occurs after I've had stomach cramps and bloating. As well it helped relieve my numerous other systemic symptoms. I'm amazed with this product.My husband has suffered from a life long problem with constipation. I suggested he try the Now Foods Probiotic. He said he'd try anything once. After three days he was amazed to find that the probiotic had begun to normalize his bowel movements. He took 1/4 teaspoon (half the dose). Before taking the NOW Foods Probiotic, he used a single verified strain product with only 1 Billion twice a day. He's sold on this product so much that he requested I order more ASAP.

No complaints at all about the performance of these probiotics. It has 10 strains with a total of 25 billion CFU. The blend of strains has been working very well with keeping things moving along without causing any distress, gas or bloating.The recommended dosage is quite high -- they suggest 3 capsules 1-2 times per day. I'm finding just one capsule provides the benefits I need, making this a very good value when it comes to cost per dose.The capsules themselves are rather large. They are not terribly difficult to swallow due to the shape, but they are larger than the typical probiotic capsules I've used in the past. The manufacturer recommends keeping them in the refrigerator once the bottle has been opened to maintain potency.Other than the size, no complaints. They work very well without any side effects and are quite reasonable in cost. I've used several other NOW brand products and have always been pleased with the quality.

I have tried a variety of pro-biotic products, mostly encapsulated, dried pro-biotic powder. Some have little to no effect on my intestinal tract; some, a few, had too much of an effect.So far, NOW Pro-biotic-10, 50 B, seems to have hit the sweet spot. Admittedly, I sometimes take it with a Kiefer drink, which really works well, but mostly I've tested it solo, and it still keeps things 'moving'. I'll stick with the product for the foreseeable future. Granted, there are a lot of variables that can affect the effectivity of products like this, lifestyle, diet, alcohol, red meat, drugs/meds, etc., but I try and limit/eliminate these variables so, yes, under those conditions, the 50 B powder dose works very well. I was pleased that one of the reviewers actually tested the potency of the product after having been shipped in any manner of uncontrolled conditions. Most of us just trust to luck and swallow either the capsule or the ad copy blindly (or both). Glad to see that NOW appears to have product integrity, and is consistent with the advertising copy.

YES,, I LIKE IT,,, I THINK OF IT MORE AS A 'REMEDY TO GO TO' THAN A DAILY SUPPLEMENT (RIGHT NOW ANYWAY),,,, I EAT YOGHURT EVERYDAY,, AND I LIKE THAT,,, IT'S A GREAT FOOD,,,, AND THEY SAY PEOPLE WHO EAT YOGHURT EVERYDAY,,,HAVE A SMALLER WAISTLINE,,, I ALSO THINK YOGHURT IS A GOOD STRESS SNACK,,,I CAME TO A POINT,,, MONTHS BACK,,,,,(I GO THROUGH EXTREME! TIMES OF STRESS) WHICH MESSES UP MY EATING,,, I FELT UNCOMFORTABLE,,, THAT I WASN'T DIGESTING PROPERLY,,, AND,,, ALL MESSED UP (I ALSO GOT A CONCUSSION) AT THAT TIME,,, AND I THINK ALSO IN MY FIFTIES,,, WITH HORMONES AND A HIT IN THE HEAD,,,,, MY WHOLE DIGESTION WENT NUTS,,,,, I KINDA STOPPED EATING,,,, I BEGAN RECOVERY,,,, WITH SMALL,,, SMALL,,MEALS,, ALOT OF HOT TEA,, NO MEAT,,,,,I TOOK NOW NATURALAX ALOT,,,, (THE CONCUSSION SEEMEDD TO THROW EVEN MY BATHROOM HABITS OFF),,,,, AND I BEGAN TAKING ALOT OF THIS,,,, AFTER WHAT SEEMED LIKE FOREVER (PROB A WEEK,,, I WAS I THINK CLEANSING OUT WHAT WAS JUST PROB NOT DIGESTED CUZ MY BODY WAS IN SHOCK,,,, I WORKED WITH THIS AND NATURALAX,,,, AND FINALLY!!!!! CAME TO FEEL NOT ALL UNABLE TO EAT,,, THAT HEAVY AWFUL FEELING IN MY TUMMY GRADUALLY MOVED ON,,,,, I STARTED TAKING SMALLER DOSES,,,, BUT I DIDN'T FEEL AN RESULT,,,, SO,,, FOR RIGHT NOW,,(STILL RECOVERING FROM CONCUSSION) WHICH MEANS WITH THE NAUSEA EITHER I CANNOT EAT,,,OR I AM STARVING AND EAT ALOT,,,, SO,,,,IM GOING TO USE THIS AS I NEED IT,,,,,,AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT,,,, ALLL THOSE PEARLS AND PILLLS,,,, NONE OF THEM EVER BROUGHT A RESULT LIKE THIS PRODUCT,,, I LOVE NOW,,, AND I TRUST NOW,,, SO YES,,, I HAVE IT,,,IN THE FRIDGE,, I MAY GO THROUGH ANOTHER NATURALAX/ AND THIS PRODUCT PHASE WHEN MY DAUGHTER GOES BACK TO COLLEGE,,,, I HAVE TO HAVE NO STRESS AND JUST STAY HOME AND RECOVER,,,,, I'VE YET TO EAT RED MEAT,,, IT NOT TIME YET,,, BUT PROTEIN HELPS HEAL,,, SO ANTIBIOTIC FREE RANGE,,,, GROUND TURKEY OR FREE RANGE CHICKEN IN BREAD CRUMBS WITH POTATOE IS A MEAL I CAN DIGEST BEST ,,,,,, WHAT A EXPERIENCE OF HEALING (some IDIOT REAR ENDED MY CAR),,,,, SO,,, I PLAN TO KEEP WORKING WITH IT,,,,, I MIGHT GIVE IT TO MY DOG,,,CUZ THE DOG PROBIOTICS ARE SO EXPENSIVE,,, AND SHE NEEDS ALOT MORE THAN THE SMALL AMOUNT IN THERE,,,,, RIGHT NOW,,,IT'S ABOUT,,,ME,,, RECOVERY