Culturelle Pro Strength Daily Probiotic, Digestive Capsules, Naturally Sourced Probiotic Strain Proven to Support Digestive and Immune Health, Gluten and Soy Free, 60 Count

It helps, but it doesn't fix the problem completely.

If you're here, you're having problems with the back end, so I'm going to be blunt and slightly gross. If you have a problem reading about poop, go on to another review. You've been warned. By the time I got to a good doctor, I had been suffering from runny, watery feces about 5, sometimes 6 days out of 7, for several months. I was having at minimum 3 bowel movements a day, sometimes within 15 to 20 minutes of each other. I was in a lot of pain, toileting made me cry, and I was scared. She recommended Culturelle by name, and I bought it off Amazon before even leaving the parking lot. I took the first pill immediately upon receiving the package and within 48 hours had markedly less pain, and within 4 days, my movements became noticeably more solid. In that way, it did offer immediate relief. Unfortunately nothing in this life is perfect in form and function, so I am suffering far fewer accidents, and can wander further away from my toilet on most days, but I am still suffering a couple days a week. I'm about to buy the extra strength in this brand and see how I do. Of note: I have been using this product for several months, and I have noticed that my diet effects how well it works. You have to find some cruciferous vegetable you can stand the taste of, for this to work at all. These pills contain microbial creatures, and they have to have something to eat, or they can't do their job. Also, if you have known food triggers, something you know is gonna make you run to the can, DON'T eat it. It's still going to trigger a bowel movement, and it's still going to hurt. This supplement is not going to fix your food sensitivities

577 persons found it helpful

This stuff gave me my life back!

Since menopause, 3 years ago, I have experienced a dramatic uptick in my IBS related symptoms. I eat plant based and try to exercise, relax, even keep a food journal at times when symptoms get bad to track any foods that are hard for me to tolerate. Well, after a recent bought of food poisoning, I saw my doctor, and she recommended Culturelle. I had previously been drinking a probiotic tea twice a week, which helped some, but it only contained one type of probiotic. Since taking Culturelle daily, I no longer have to worry about my stomach issues being a factor everywhere I go. It's amazing how much we tolerate in terms of brain fog, irritability, chronic pain, etc. when we have IBS. Now that I feel much better, I realize that it was not always the food I was eating, but my body's ability to effectively digest food and have a healthy gut to begin with. I would say give it a try, and see if it helps. Today's food manufacturing and farming methods seem to prevent us from coming in contact with good bacteria, so it perhaps we need a little help to repopulate the good bacteria, especially as we get older. I have had only positive effects from Culturelle and nothing negative. I would definitely recommend it. Wish I had tried it years ago

53 persons found it helpful

Helped me enjoy eating again!

Since high school, I've struggled with an upset stomach that has only gotten more sensitive as time has gone by. It started with just dairy but has worsened in recent years so that most foods leave me stuck with nausea, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or all of the above, to the point where I've begun to dread eating meals knowing that I'll be stuck suffering afterwards. After being diagnosed with IBS, my doctor recommended I try these probiotics. I've been taking them for two weeks now, and while I still occasionally experience some stomach issues, it is DRASTICALLY better than what it used to be! I used to feel like puking after a couple spoonfuls of yogurt; now I eat it regularly for breakfast. Dinner is now something I once again look forward to, and it's exciting not having to constantly weigh my desire to eat something against how sick I'll feel later if I do. My only regret is not trying these earlier and saving myself from years of an extremely limited diet and physical pain

28 persons found it helpful

Best Ever

Having only a half a colon, and horrible digestive issues, I have tried everything on the market. My latest was Culturelle, and I have never felt better. You will experience quite a bit of belching and the other end too, until Culturelle gets your system straighten out. After that, you will wonder who is keeping the secret on this miracle pill

25 persons found it helpful

For me, life changing

For almost 2 years, I've suffered from constipation. Like, painful, horrible constipation with all the things that come with it :( I have tried SO MANY supplements, that either did not work, would not be healthy long-term, or caused unpleasant or even scary side effects. 3 days in, I've been able to go EVERY SINGLE DAY. That may not seem like a big deal, but for me? Completely life changing. My mind is thinking clearer. My stomach does not hurt. I've had ZERO negative side effects. it's not painful to go. All with only one supplement a day (and plenty of water). To top it off, long-term I'll actually be healthier overall. Hope this helps someone. I'm so happy and just pray they never stop making this â˜ºï¸ðŸ™

24 persons found it helpful

Thankful

I read most of the reviews before purchasing Culturelle because I was desperate. I was so tired of trips to the bathroom, upset stomach for no apparent reason, belching & on & on. My GI doctor put me through every test there is MRI, CT & Being put under for a tube to be put down my throat & a biopsy of my belly. Nothing found. In a matter of 72hrs I feel normal again after taking this produc

23 persons found it helpful

Affordable & Effective

I had originally chosen this product after reading a couple columns describing the Top 5 and Top 10 Probiotics for women who have had hysterectomies. After doing some price comparisons, I finally decided this was the best bang for my buck. After receiving the product, I began dosage immediately. There are no horrible tastes, and the capsule is similar to your average Midol in comparison. Within a week of routinely taking the product my whole body felt better. I was spending much more time on living my life, and less on planning my life around my GI issues. This product helped me balance my system back to a healthy normal. I would highly recommend

23 persons found it helpful

It really works

I thought I'd try this kind or probiotic because it also has the prebiotics In it. I learned it's just as important to take prebiotics as it is probiotics. It is the only probiotic that has actually helped me get regular and stay regular. It is easy to swallow and has no odor. And believe me it really works great! I'm in my 70s and need this. I recommend this product to anyone, especially those who have difficulty being regular

22 persons found it helpful

These work for me

This is maybe the 3rd or 4th probiotic I have ever tried and I never understood how people "knew whether or not a probiotic was working" until I bought this one. Then I realized the ones I've tried in the past really just weren't working for me. With these I actually notice a difference. My bowel movements are much more frequent and much more consistent. They work for me and I would recommend them but I also realize that not 1 thing works for everyone. If you're in the market for a new probiotic I'd give this one a try

21 persons found it helpful

It works!!!

I've struggled with IBS-C for YEARS. I've tried a couple brands of probiotics, and they didn't seem to work much. After lots of research, I found out that this Culturelle probiotic had the types of probiotics that help with IBS. While it's only 12 billion CFUs (compared to the 40 billion I was taking in previous probiotics), it has WORKED! I am able to go almost regularly (basically once a day) & my stomach hardly hurts anymore. This probiotic hasn't been a cure for my IBS, but it has helped my symptoms to become more manageable. I will say, I do also take Metamucil & the combination of the two has been a life-changer for my IBS-C

19 persons found it helpful