So my nutritionist told us that there is some evidence (not conclusive evidence) that there is more weight loss with a daily probiotic. Does anyone know about this and if so, what probiotic are you taking? We were told we could take this once we managed to take all of our other supplements faithfully. The idea was it can't hurt you! If it helps great. Thoughts?

My GI doctor told me to take them. Then again, he has always said to use them! I wasn't told anything about it helping in weight loss though. I spend enough on my other Vitamins so I haven't added them as of yet. I would love to hear more about it though.

I also am interested in what brand or type of probiotics. There are a lot out there.

I keep very careful records about food eaten and macronutrients, daily weight, but not probiotics taken.

However, when I started taking probiotics, it seemed to ramp my weight loss up about 2 pounds a month. I also noticed that I have much larger, more frequent bowel movements when I take probiotics.

That's not a scientific study at all. But surely there must be some actual studies about this. Anyone seen one?

@@padremama My GI suggested InSync because it is a good one but he said it is a little pricey.

Yes, then there's the question of which probiotic products / brands to use.

I have absolutely NO way to evaluate the various offerings.

Anybody else out there have an education on this topic?

I have IBS and I also was told to use probiotics. It doesn't seem to matter which ones I take. I can say that I didn't notice anything with all the various pill style ones I have tried, but then I tried Kefir (in the milk cooler), and I did notice I had a lot less gas and less stomach upset. Kefir is a fermented milk product, and the unflavoured tastes like buttermilk. I have also used the flavoured (tasted like a yogurt drink but a little more sour), but I have since moved to the unflavoured to avoid the sugar.

@@padremama My GI suggested InSync because it is a good one but he said it is a little pricey.

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@@padremama My GI suggested InSync because it is a good one but he said it is a little pricey.

It actually isn't a bad price.

From the research I've done on probiotics you have to get them live, at least 25billion cfu's, with 10 different strains and make sure it's refrigerated to get the most benefit.

I am jumping on the probiotics as well. We will see!

My surgeon has an art me posted in his waiting room that states the probiotic boosting effect to weight loss in bariatric patients. He required their use. Mine is this:

My chiropractor thinks I should take a probiotic. I do know that I give my horse a daily probiotic. For various reasons I stopped it and the other supplement he was on. Next thing you know he isn't feeling well, wasn't eating well and had to have the vet out. I put him back on a probiotic and he is doing fine again. Now it isn't practical to use refrigerated probiotics for horses so I don't know which ones are better for humans.

I really should look into one for me. Maybe next payday I will order some.

From the research I've done on probiotics you have to get them live, at least 25billion cfu's, with 10 different strains and make sure it's refrigerated to get the most benefit.

I'm going to go shopping today. I need to go pick up some Syntax Nectar anyway. I bought a sample of it last week and love it. They carry it at "the vitamin shop" I'm sure they will have a bunch of probiotics. I just have to make up my mind before I go or I end up spending too much money on what they talk me into if it's anything like Gnc.

I'm using Pearl Elite. It helps rebuild your immune system after surgery and keeps you regular.

I use Ortho Biotics, I purchased on amazon. It is a powder and you can add it to anything. It does have a "taste" and it is gritty so it best to add it to something that can mask it, like a shake.

It was recommended by Blossom Bariatrics.

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