I bought these for myself, because I thought the chewables would give me the option to break them in half, etc. Just started using them about a week ago, and I really DO think they are helping me a lot. I've had ibs for most of my life (undiagnosed dairy allergies, etc), and have struggled with all kinds of digestive stuff. For the past five days, I've almost felt "normal." It may be odd, but I even think they have had an effect on my appetite (in a good way)? Stay tuned, but I'm voting for this product. FORGET the idea of how they taste. They have helped me a LOT