I took my time with this review to verify what I experienced was really a result of these probiotics. A friend told me they had an easier time doing intermittent fasting when they took Silver Fern probiotics and sent me a video that explained how the proper bacteria in your gut can reduce sugar cravings. I bought a bottle and gave it a try. My sugar cravings decreased and I went from a 16/8 fast to 22/2 fasting without any more difficulty. This alone made the product a winner for me, as I lost 15 lbs in a month.<br /><br />I wasn't paying attention and ran out before I ordered a new bottle so I ended up grabbing a bottle of probiotics at a big box store. Around 2 weeks later I noticed my sugar cravings were back and I was struggling to fast. What surprised me was that I realized my mild depression was back. It was a mellow change when it decreased so I hadn't even realized it was gone while I was using the Silver Fern Probiotics.<br /><br />Since the brand of probiotics was the only change I had made I decided to experiment and ordered another bottle. Within a week of using the Silver Fern probiotics my sugar cravings had decreased and my mild depression was again gone. To verify I finished the bottle and went back to the other brand.<br /><br />It's been about two weeks and my mild depressions is back. I'm lucky that it's not bad, but it makes eating healthy and exercising harder. I'm going back to this product since it works so much better than what I got locally. I've done some research and there are actually doctors prescribing probiotics in place of antidepressants for mild depression. I wasn't even thinking about depression when I took this, but I'm pleased with the surprise bonus.

I had been dealing with acid reflux, bloating, and heartburn and was nervous to take this product since I heard antibiotics cause more gas (they do). I decided to try it and felt terrible, absolutely terrible for several hours. My stomach and chest felt like they were on fire.<br /><br />Then, all of a sudden a few hours later, my severe heartburn completely WENT AWAY. I didn't need to take my medication to sleep and slept through the night. It was magical.<br /><br />This is what is known as a Herxheimer reaction, also known as feeling worse before you feel better. This is a normal and healthy reaction that indicates that parasites, fungus, viruses, bacteria or other pathogens are being effectively killed off, a sign that healing is taking place in your gut.<br /><br />I waited a couple more days to take the next dose and it upset my stomach again briefly, but hey it's good to cleanse. The next dose a few days later, my stomach was on fire again for about an hour. But when it's gone, overall I just feel better. I honestly don't believe its a placebo effect. I have been feeling horrible the past week and since taking this and watching my diet I know it has helped tremendously with whatever health issues I'm dealing with.<br /><br />Be warned that this is an extremely good probiotic, so start with 1 every OTHER day. If you have acid reflux or GERD, you may need to take this with gas-x.

Wow! I finally found a probiotic that helps my stomach bloating issue! I have Hashimotos and have leaky gut syndrome..I truly see the difference and my gut is healing.. This is the best probiotic by far! I wish it was a little more affordable. I do recommend it though!!

Way too expensive for the product it is. I felt good maybe a few days but they tell you that you need to try for 3 months to see if it works...Yeah sure i’ll just drop $150 to see if a product works..sounds great...I’m sick of seeing these products with all these reviews saying they feel saved after one week. $50 per bottle is just blasphemy. Especially with their “3 month requirement” wonder where they came up with that study.

I would love to give this probiotic 5 stars. Matter fact I give it 5 stars for taking away gas and discomfort. It worked amazing that way but it broke my face out so bad that I had at least 40 to 50 pimples after taking this. It was crazy bad. These weren't normal white head pimples. They were tiny pimples that oozed a watery liquid all along my chin, jawline and going up my cheeks. I also had a few very deep cyst like pimples. By day 8 I could no longer handle all the pimples and I quit taking it. My face cleared up within 4 days of stopping this probiotic. I have no idea why it affected me this way. I wish I knew.

I originally bought this probiotic because I heard how great they were with sugar cravings, and I was super shocked to find out for myself how FANTASTIC they are. I have always had a weakness for sweets, and have tried to leave sugar behind many times. After taking this probiotic, my sugar cravings disappeared completely. And it didn't take long. I was feeling great after day 1 of taking these. I can now be surrounded by treats and not even be tempted by them. I don't even recognize myself, because I could have never done that in the past. I would highly recommend this product!!!!