Garden of Life Primal Defense Ultra Ultimate Probiotics Formula

by Garden of Life

• One bottle containing 90 capsules of digestive enzyme
• Made with 13 species of beneficial cultures including soil-based probiotics called homeostatic soil organisms (HSOs)
• Promotes healthy intestinal comfort and function
• 100% vegetarian

Product Description

Size: 90

Garden of Life Probiotics Formula is a whole food dietary supplement. Delivers 15 Billion probiotic cells daily; broad spectrum protection with HSOs; and rapid release and delivery. UltraZorbe 100-percent vegetarian capsules. Contains no artificial colors or preservatives.<p>Probiotics (Pro = positive, biotic = life) are living microflora that play a critical role in maintaining good health. Present in many live foods but destroyed by heat processing, live probiotic cultures populate the intestinal tract where they play a positive role in digestive and immune health. Broad spectrum protection: Primal Defense ultra is the ultimate high potency, broad spectrum probiotic formula, made with 15 billion live cells per day and 13 species of beneficial cultures including soil-based probiotics called Homeostatic Soil Organisms (HSOs).<p>HSOs play a positive role in digestive health by supporting a healthy lactic acid bacteria count and healthy pH levels in the gut. The key probiotics in Primal Defense Ultra can thrive in the toughest digestive environments and are undeterred by stomach and bile acids. Probiotic Saccharomyces Boulardii nourishes and supports healthy intestinal epithelium lining integrity, the front line for the body's defense system, and promotes healthy intestinal comfort and function. A unique blend of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics promotes regular bowel function and supports immune health. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 3 x 7 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000GWG8FS
• UPC: 658010112352
• Item model number: GOL-11235
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (154 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #772 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars They help May 20, 2013

By Penny D.

Size Name:90

I think the biggest change I've seen since taking the probiotics has been the bloat relief. I know there have been other improvements in my stomach and digestive health but that's been the most substantial to me. I struggled with gas, partially due to lactose intolerance. I can't seem to get away from dairy products so I dealt with it for a long time before it became too unbearable to handle. I have had a huge reduction in lactose intolerant symptoms using the probiotics.

This particular brand is a little pricey and I can't use it for my daughter. In addition to my lactose intolerance she also inherited an allergy to gluten. This brand contains gluten. Instead for her I use a different probiotic (Probiotic Complete 90 Capsules - Buy One Get One Free!) which works just as well. The use of these supplements has given my family a better quality of life which I am very grateful for.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars best probiotic on the market! May 9, 2011

By Heather in Florida

Size Name:90

i have tried a few other probiotic brands/formulas with pretty much no results. been taking one primal defense daily for almost 30 days, and have seen a dramatic improvement in my regularity! about every other week, i was struggling with constipation and a feeling similar to jagged rocks in my digestive tract, even while religiously eating a bowl of fiber one cereal every morning, as directed by my doctor. that issue has completed resolved since starting my primal defense regimen (and continuing a high-fiber diet). my gas and bloating has almost totally been eliminated as well. ordering my second bottle of primal defense now! to avoid "over-correction" definitely gradually increase to the recommended 3 capsules a day. i have been taking one daily, and will now increase to 2 daily...next bottle will be 3 daily for me. i was glad i had that 1 piece of advice before starting!

37 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Product July 26, 2008

By Louise Clark

Size Name:180|Amazon Verified Purchase

I've been taking this probiotic for about four years now and I can move freely again. In my late 50's and early 60's I was becoming crippled with osteoarthritis and the only recommendation I could get from the medical community was ibuprofen 800 mg, which made me so sick and I was getting so I could hardly walk and surgery was recommended in both my wrists for carpel tunnel. Well I did not want surgery and a destroyed stomach so in desperation I started taking Garden of Life's Primal Defense Ultra. Today I can walk, run, move my arms freely and the swelling is gone from my wrists I can even ride my bicycle and I will be 70 soon. Primal Defense Ultra 180 caps, Garden of Life

51 of 66 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! August 31, 2008

By Ann M. Plumley

Size Name:90|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm very conscious of what I eat and my level of exercise, so I was wondering why my energy had been so low... I tried this product at the recommendation of a medical friend who said it's one of the best. I agree! Just what I needed! Keep refrigerated, and best used first thing in the morning before you eat or drink. Enjoy your renewed energy!

97 of 128 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It's made a huge difference in my overall health. June 8, 2009

By Lora Weatherly

Size Name:90|Amazon Verified Purchase

I used to struggle with almost daily stomach-aches, unexplained vomiting, and seasonal allergies. I read the book "The Maker's Diet," which was written by the man behind this product. I decided to try the Primal Defense, but was too cheap to take it at the recommended dosage of 3 capsules a day. Within two weeks, taking only 1 capsule a day, the stomach aches and vomiting quit almost entirely. When the spring came, my allergies were hardly noticeable. My overall health has improved greatly, my whole system just feels cleaner, and I'm sure I would see more improvement if I were to take the full dosage. I highly recommend this product to anyone struggling with digestive problems, and you might even see if it will kill your allergies like it did mine.

36 of 46 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars didn't make much of a difference for me February 21, 2011

By Steve L

Size Name:180|Amazon Verified Purchase

I give this a generous two stars for two reasons. 1 - it did improve things very slightly for me, and 2 - It is very possible (even probable) that other diets or other people might find this combination of probiotics to work for them, just not for me...

Here is my story:

To be blunt, I lacked "regularity," but I didn't want to permanently be on citrucel or metamucil with all their sugar (or artificial sweeteners) and chemicals. So, I tried 2 probiotics that were very well reviewed. First I tried this product - Primal Defense Ultra which didn't help much. Then I tried something called Primal Flora (available through marksdailyapple.com). I saw a little improvement, but still nothing that could justify spending 27 bucks a month. I had pretty much given up that probiotics could be helpful for me, but I decided to try one more. Thankfully I tried Sedona iFlora and within two days, things started flowing nicely. I've been on it for a full month and it is going as hoped.

I'm not sure if Sedona's product is better, or if some probiotics work better for some people, or if it is the way it works in combination with your diet. For me Primal Defense didn't do it, but Sedona's iFlora did.

47 of 61 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best natural yeast controller! April 1, 2008

By C. A. Hartsell

Size Name:90|Amazon Verified Purchase

My nutritionist recommended this product to control the yeast in my body. I tried other natural products with little to no relief. This really works!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars works for me... March 6, 2011

By Kathleen M. Diehl

Size Name:90|Amazon Verified Purchase

Starting in December 2010, I had some kind of "stomach thing" going on that I just couldn't shake. I had very little appetite, and when I did make myself eat I felt I wasn't digesting it well (felt like a rock in my stomach). I also had bouts of nausea and just felt generally "ugh." Then I remembered I had half a bottle of these still in my fridge, and started taking them at the rate of just one per day. Within a few weeks, I realized my appetite and digestion were back to normal. I also wasn't getting as many painful "attacks" of gas stuck in my chest after eating. I decided to order another bottle before I ran out, and plan on continuing to take these indefinitely. I think the discounted price here is an excellent value and the benefits to over-all health over time will be well worth the investment.