Natures Way Primadophilus

by Nature's Way

Product Features

• 60 VegiCaps
• Serving Size: 1 Capsule

Product Description

Size: 60

Enteric-coated Vcaps® Plus NutraFlora® scFOS For All Ages Fortify & Replenish Microflora with Primadophilus® Optima the most potent (35 billion CFUs) and diverse (14 strains) delivery of probiotics for intestinal microflora. Why 14 probiotic strains? Like a fingerprint, each individual has a unique balance of strains in their microflora Primadophilus® Optima provides a broad diversity of strains commonly found in the human digestive tract Each strain provides its own unique benefits Plus NutraFlora® scFOS Unique "short-chain" form of FOS Preferred food source for microflora Promotes microflora growth & colonization* More effective than other FOS forms True PotencyTM ensures 35 billion CFUs per capsule for the entire shelf life True IdentityTM ensures only the strains listed on the label are found in the product True ReleaseTM enteric-coating ensures stomach acid survival and intestinal delivery

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000IZO3X2
• UPC: 033674156537
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,760 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing effects, October 5, 2008

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Marc Schnapp (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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After experiencing some serious gastrointestinal problems, I was referred to a GI specialist. He took cultures and ordered a colonoscopy. There was inflammation and significant scarring. The culture revealed I was hosting a pretty nasty organism. The doctor warned me that after taking the prescribed antibiotics I might have to face chronic symptoms for the rest of my life. Being nutritionally oriented I asked whether there were any changes I might adopt in diet or supplemented nutrients. As a casual afterthought he suggested that probiotics couldn't hurt and that they sometimes provide beneficial effects.

I found these reuteri capsules in my local health store. I was impressed by the claim that clinical tests showed that reuteri aided in the growth of villi. I reasoned that this might also mean the organism might also assist in other beneficial healing processes. I started taking this reuteri together with more commonly available capsules containing bifidus, lactobaccillus, etc. My goal was to ensure I was getting a diversity of probiotics. The reuteri is not broadly available but the other organisms can easily be obtained in health stores and online sources. I made sure to take these capsules in combination nightly on an empty stomach with water close to bedtime. My reasoning is that the organisms could cultivate overnight in my GI tract with a minimum of conflict with food.

When I returned for a follow up colonoscopy six months later, my doctor may not have been startled-- he's not given to hyperbole-- but he certainly delivered encouraging news. All the scarring and inflammation were gone and my colon showed a healthy coloration and consistency. There was no evidence left behind.

I have just done further online research for a friend with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Evidently reuteri seem to also have a beneficial effect on allergic tendencies and inflammation. This likely explains some of the improvement in my intestinal tract.

I attribute my successful healing to the probiotics and to the reuteri organism in particular. Strongly recommended.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy Unless Refrigerated, November 1, 2007

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Marlyece L. Blum "marlyece" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nature's Way Primadophilus Optima, 60 Vcaps (Health and Beauty)

This Primadophilus Optima has the strongest count of good bacteria that I've been able to find. I use a full capsule as a starter for yogurt. It makes delicious yogurt in the Salton Yogurt maker.

5/13/10 I am amending this review because the latest batch I received was not refrigerated when I inquired with Amazon, therefore it loses its potency and makes this a waste of money. Not Nature's Way's fault as they aren't selling it here. Don't buy unless you are certain the vendor is refrigerating it. According to Nature's Way the product should be refrigerated by the seller and in this case the vendors here are NOT refrigerating it. I would NOT recommend buying this. According to Nature's Way, "Primadophilus can be out of refrigeration for a few days without losing the potency. We add extra cultures to allow for the product to be out of refrigeration for shipping and manufacturing. But for long term storage in order to hold the potency the product should be stored in the refrigerator."

That being said, do NOT buy this expensive probiotic unless you are certain its potency is assured. I love the probiotic but will only purchase from iherb now as they assure that it is refrigerated and I've had good luck with them.

Also, Amazon's customer service was excellent in this matter and they took care of this for me...

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Why, why, why did they add F.O.S. to this product???????, June 13, 2009

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E. Nævdal "ernie" (Norway) - See all my reviews
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I have been using this product for 5 years for my Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. This product has reduced pains, bloating and flatulance for me. I wouldn't hesitate a second to rate the old version of this product with 5 stars. It was a real good help to me. However, now after they added the FOS I can not tolerate the product any more. Now the product GIVES me pain and gas in stead. So either if I quit or if I continue I am lost. If there are more of you who agree with me, please email them or call them (Nature's way). I have allready done that 2 times. I don't know what to do. This is like taking away the heart medicine from a heart sick patient. :(

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