Customer Reviews

Natrol (incl Laci Le Beau Teas) BioBeads Probiotic Acidophilus

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I used to buy this in 30 bead packs at Walgreens and was happy with it. I thought it would be great to save money by buying the 90 bead pack. When I opened the package, the beads were brown on one side. I don't believe that Discount Vitamins stored them correctly. Don't buy from them.

I like this brand, but it was listed as 90 beads; 30 beads was what was shipped. Also--even though the expiration date was okay, these obviously were old or had not been stored properly because they were miscolored, and some were even leaking.

I just read a report by Consumer Labs on probiotics. Although this product wasn't included, the Enzymatic Pearls were. Since they both appear to offer the same technology, I compared the contents and found that this product has four types of bacteria, including the two contained in the Pearls. Ironically, according to Consumer Labs, the types of bacteria in both products(strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) can usually survive gastric acids and don't need a coating anyway.

I've been taking these for years for a chronic condition, following my doctor's advice taking 5 a day, and they seemed to help. Recently I got packs with half brown half ivory beads, within the sell-by date. I took them as normal, but after a week or so, the condition for which I take them re-occurred. So I thought maybe the brownish beads have no live cultures in. I opened one, and the oil in there tasted really rancid. I called Natrol, they told me the brownish color is normal and does not affect the effectiveness of the product. Somehow I don't believe this, especially as it never happened for years, is not stated on the pack, plus given my own experience. Does anyone else have experience with the brown coloured ones? (I returned what I hadn't used. I had ordered from Swanson.)

Natrol BioBeads Probiotic Acidophilus Complex, Dietary Supplement, Beads, Value Size , 90 beads

The product is very good when taken before the expiration date. Discount Drugs send outdated or nearly outdated product. Buy from another company. I love the BioBeads & have switched vendors.

I purchased this in an attempt to get off of a continous cycle of heartburn and prilosec usage.

This has made a difference. I find that if I stay away from tomato products and take Natrol Biobeads my prilosec usage is now only a few times a month.

Huge difference for me.

If you are like me and sick to death of swallowing pills....cheer up! These little power houses are so tiny you are not even sure if you swallowed it! You wont feel it going down and you wont be choking on it or coughing it up. Sorry for the graphic detail but I have had my share of choking.

I am happy with my purchase of this product.

I have felt better and I felt that I got a good price as well.

The company sent it out within a reasonable amount of time and

plus it was in excellent condition upon arrival.

Thank you so much!! Many should consider this product as a

way of keeping a healthier digestive system.

I bought 30 pack of similar product for the same price and wanted something cheaper. I got those Biobeads shipped from Amazon, and the exp. date is good, but they don't look fresh like the other product I bought in Whole Foods. The beads are not clear, they look more milky on one side. I have no idea if this is normal, but have my doubts. I don't think I'm gonna purchase those again online, but I couldn't find them in WF, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS. Next time I just will try different brands.

I've used these beads for two years, and in all that time I have not had one stomach flu or virus, knock on wood. I take one every morning, first thing, on an empty stomach.