I want to preface my review by saying that I absolutely love this company and really wanted to love this product. However, it did not work for the intended purpose of purchasing.<br /><br />After suffering from IBS-C associated with motility, I wanted to try to break away from the daily use of MiraLAX and the occasional use of a stimulant. I have a background in scientific research, and decided to dive into the literature to find a more “natural” approach to managing my symptoms.<br /><br />HOWARU Bifido (B. lactis HN019) seemed promising. This probiotic had a similar CFU count that was used in the high-dose group. After having used several different probiotics in the past with no relief—Align immune (B. lactis BB-12), and Seed to name a few—I was skeptical.<br /><br />I used the product for 7 days, which was probably longer than I should have gone; it made my symptoms worse (methane smelling gas, left-side pain, and decreased transit time, increased bloating). I wanted to give it a full two weeks as in the study, but I don’t want to go any further than this and potentially continue to have these effects.<br /><br />This product may help some people, it just did not help me with my current gut microbial landscape. Could be that the strain would work well on its own, but I’ve yet to find it singled out. I will be going back to what I know works for me and returning this product.<br /><br />As a side note: the subject of this n=1 is female, active athlete (training 5-7 days per week), age 25-30, cesarean-born, dairy allergy, egg allergy, and follows an exclusively whole-food plant based diet.

i switched from Align (after using for 5 years) due to the milk content. i had started Whole30 and wanted to do it right, so switching probiotics was a MUST. i am happy to report i am on week 4 of these and do not plan on going back. they work really well... this coming from someone with IBS.<br />this probiotic is the real deal.

I got a bad case of giardia, which destroyed my digestion because even after the parasite was dead, I felt nauseated all of the time and had trouble eating so I was losing alot of weight and I'm already thin. I realized then that I had a Leaky Gut before I got the parasite that went untreated.<br /><br />I started taking Saccharomyces Boulardii which really helped alot. I took the J brand but I find this Pure brand is excellent and I think a bit better than the J brand. I also started taking collagen everyday to help restore my intestinal lining.<br /><br />I also started taking Restore - Ion Gut Health and that helped alot too. I finally started having healthy BM's according to the Bristol Scale - google it, it will show you what is healthy and what isn't. Mine were definitely unhealthy even before I got the parasite.<br /><br />But even after taking the above, I was not having as many as I thought I should. So I bought this and took one capsule and within an hour I had to go to the bathroom and had a healthy BM. sorry if TMI, but I figure if you're here, you have similar problems.<br /><br />UPDATE:<br />I stopped taking this when I started the Whole 30 diet [no grains or beans etc. for 30 days, as well as giving up dairy and supplements to see what you are sensitive to.] My ahem, BM's were small even though I was eating the recommended amount of fiber or more. I also was having stomach aches sometimes. I re-started taking one capsule a day, and my stomach aches went away. Which is huge because they were really getting me down. Its been a very rough ride w/my digestive issues. And, it wasn't immediate, but the following day, I had a healthier BM and then again this morning, a healthier one than I had yesterday. So THIS STUFF REALLY WORKS!!<br /><br />I also take Ion Gut Health and this brand Saccharomyces Boulardii, 2 capsules a day. That my magic mixture.

Love this prebiotic, it's the first one after trying many, that has actually worked for me, I have IBS and digestion problems with alot of constipation, I took one of these on an empty stomach this morning, I thought it wasn't going to work because my stomach felt alittle bloated after taking it, I had my tea and coffee and some fruit, wow I went to the bathroom twice, after having my protein shake I went 3 more times, now I have a flat stomach which I haven't had for many years. I'm 58 yrs old and my stomach is flat now, I will reorder this

These probiotics have done the trick for me. My naturopath recommended them. I am highly sensitive to gluten dairy eggs and soy. Very happy with this product.

This product is indeed a life savor. I have been Diagnosed with ONE and Diverticulitis which includes bowel blockage occasionally for over 25 years. I am 48 years old and had two colonoscopies and two endoscopies. I've been taking all sorts of so called probiotics which h were all in bottles or some in bottles but say keep in refrigerator. All those products are and were a waste until this product that in a Nitrogen sealed pack. It works wonders and what a life change along with natural bowel movements. This is my third order.