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.

I have had problems with stomach pain for the past 13 years (since I turned 40). I have tried many different probiotics that never quite rid me of this issue. About one month ago, I had a pain in my abdomen that was severe enough that I had to pull my car over. I thought it was a cyst on my ovary that had returned, but after going to my OBGYN and telling him about it, he wants me to get a colonoscopy to make sure I don't have any polyps or a blockage. I have been taking this for almost 3 weeks now and I have not had even one day of stomach pain. I ordered the prebiotic with it, so perhaps that made the difference. Also, I have had problems with constipation for 24 years (since I had my first child) and from the very first day of taking both of these, I have had a bowel movement every day except one. Most days were once a day, some were twice a day, and a few were literally three times in one day. Regular, normal bowel movements, no marbles, no pushing so hard it hurts, just regular, normal bowel movements! I also feel better and don't crave bread as much (I am not much of a sweet eater, but I loved bread), but I don't crave it nearly as much as I used too. It has made me feel so much better! I will still get my colonoscopy, but I haven't had that severe pain since. I think I may have had a blockage. Thanks to the prebiotic and the probiotic, I have no more abdominal pain from constipation nor that pain I had in my actual stomach. THANK YOU!

It is working fine to the best of my knowledge. I cannot always tell any difference with similar products. I do like the types of probiotics that are in your formula especially subtillis, coagulans and rhamnosus. I have no bad reactions to and it is easy on my stomach. I also like that I do not have to refrigerate and that it is targeted release.

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 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 ;-)

I have been suffering from severe upper and lower GI problems (pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, and so on) for the past three months. I had an endoscopy, colonoscopy, stool test, blood tests, and SIBO test that were either negative or didn't show anything out of the norm, so my doctor diagnosed me with IBS. I did have a course of Xifaxan, which helped with the upper GI pain, but caused a slew of symptoms in my lower intestines. I suspected a yeast infection coming on afterwards, so I started taking probiotics and coconut oil. At first I tried another brand, but they didn't seem strong enough or not enough bacteria were getting into my intestines alive, so I searched for and found this one. After the first two days, I felt a major improvement of my symptoms and every day since I have been improving and feeling my body getting regular again. I am a week or two away from being done with my first bottle and I plan to order another one. I am still having IBS type symptoms, on a restricted diet, and taking glutamine, taking these probiotics, and taking coconut oil/grapefruit seed extract regularly, but I am much improved. I think it will take another month or two until I can eat regularly again, but I will continue taking these probiotics indefinitely even after I am back to normal.

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for making something to counteract the harsh gut side effects from antibiotics. I started using your product before I was put on any antibiotics (I have ordered like 3 or 4 times now thanks to info from a friend with her doctorate who has done her homework on Probiotics and influenced me to get some - not just any, but the "good kind" [that has billions, not like the Culturelle I WAS buying occasionally in years past]). Then I got sick and needed antibiotics just over a week ago. Now I REALLY know how awesome your product is! Because there's no diarrhea, no yeast infection - none of the HORRIBLE things that unfortunately usually accompany antibiotic use, which I have always had to endure. And I KNOW it's because of your formula. SO HAPPY to promote your amazing product and to get to thank you personally for what you have done. My work is very stressful right now and it would be AWFUL to have to deal with all that other junk on top of it. I am TRULY GRATEFUL.(Darek's WIFE)