Diamond Lover answers:

Yogurt with active cultures is one way to get probiotics into your digestive system. Check with your local Whole Foods store or other natural foods store for their recommendations.

Today, there are probiotic products that have 30 or more strains of good bacteria…

It is time our doctors learned about this! It seems to me, that more probiotics should be suggested by doctors along with antibiotics…

Diamond Lover answers:

At least, a few days for your internal flora to get into balance. You can get cheaper ones (make sure the label says it has 3 strains) from the drugstore also and get a lot of yogurt packs from the grocery store. Check with your doctor, of course, if you don’t start feeling better soon.

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Diamond Lover answers:

Probiotics are great for balancing intestinal flora, helping break down lactose in cow’s milk, and by balancing the intestine they keep your immune system optimal! I am currently using Solgar brand.

Most probiotics tend to be basically similar. Differences are when they are based upon dairy or soy, in capsules (gelatin or vegetarian), powder, or liquid. If they absolutely need to be refrigerated (best for any brand, but if not possible, okay for some to not have to be). And, of course, how many millions of microorganisms per capsule- as well as the number of different strains. The more per capsule, the product tends to be more expensive, but the less capsules you take daily.

Some people say to take them first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and wait at least 30 minutes to eat. I take them at night before going to bed, only because I won’t forget at this time. I’ve been taking them for almost 20 years since my mom learned they help with lactose intolerance better than those lactaid pills. When I don’t take them for a few weeks in a row, my body definitely feels it!!

Diamond Lover answers:

You may have an intestinal blockage and when you run it causes your feces to settle and move lower in your bowels, thus causing the gas and need to use the restroom. I would seek a doctor’s opinion considering this has been going on for 2 months.

Diamond Lover answers:

First, it is frustrating that so many brands of yogurt are loaded with sugar – don’t buy them until they provide what you want in a yogurt…

I don’t shop at Walmart, so have no opinions about what they offer. But if you try them and they work…, that is you have fewer stomach problems and less heartburn, etc. than go for them.

Of course, there are many probiotics available online beyond the brand you mentioned. Again look for those with 3 or more strains of good bacterai…