I actually just read where there is a class action lawsuit against the makers of that particular yogurt over the very question that you are asking. I guess people who have tried it are claiming that it dosen't work. If someone is having "stomach problems" due to an imbalance of natural bacteria in their GI system, they can eat "fermented foods" such as pickles or pickled food, sauerkraut, cheese, buttermilk, and yogurt. It makes sense to me to just try regular yogurt. Even the generic yogurt that I buy says "contains live cultures". Maybe they add more to that "special" yogurt? Then again, it could be a marketing scheme? 

Yes it has worked for me and it has had a actual blocking effect if you know what I mean.

xox

kjones....There are a few probiotic yogurts out there, think I know which you are referring to but I think they are marketing the fiber in some with the probiotics, and some with just the probiotics, and some (I think) with just the fiber.  Personally I havent seen any difference in them but haven't tried all, because I wasn't sure how well they worked//helped.

Melissa.

OK, makes sense because people do have GI problems simply from not eating enough fiber. I never paid much attention to the ingredients in the yogurt you're reffering to. I have taken probiotics in the "pill" form when I've been on antibiotics. I can't say that I noticed a difference. However, I took probiotics to replace the the good bacteria that the antibiotic could've potentially killed off.

Did it make a difference--the probiotic pills when on antibiotics.

Melissa.

Melissa, can't say I saw an improvement, but my "stomach" didn't get all out of whack from taking the antibiotic. The antibiotic that I was taking was Augmentin. From what I've heard, this antibiotic is notorious for messing up people's stomach and even causing "C.diff" toxicity. Ever heard of that? It's a bacteria that can invade the GI system when our normal bacteria is down. Some antibiotics kill the good bacteria but has no effect on certain bacteria like C.diff. C.diff can cause serious problems if our natural bacteria isn't there to "stand gaurd" so to speak. I just took it to prevent problems, and it appeared to have worked.

Yes, I've heard of c.diff---it's not a good thing to have (understatement).  I also at times have lived on 3 10-day rounds of Augmentin for sinus infections.  I'll keep this in mind.  Thanks for the info.  I never want c.diff--have learned about it and studied it briefly, worked in hospital settings with it and it is so contagious only certain people are allowed in the room.  I didn't realize ie Augmentin  could do that potentially.

Melissa.

I just realized that you was a R.D.! So Yes, I'm sure you've heard about it. I just took the pill form because it's faster acting than probiotic food. I think you have to eat the probiotic food for apprx 2 weeks before the good bacteria starts to "take hold". I bought something called "Colon Health". I found it in the same section as the "heart burn" meds. There was 30 pills in it, so I took all of them. I've never taken them on a regular basis though. 

Fiber, fiber, fiber!!  Ya can't get enough.  I do like the taste of Activia.  I just like yogurt.

So do I, but not the ones with fiber as much.

Melissa.

Yes, there are enough positive studies, that we are actually supplying this to our patients on their meal trays.

Yes, there are enough positive studies, that we are actually supplying this to our patients on their meal trays.

Thanks...said just in time....going to the store tomorrow and wasn't sure what to get.  I usually get 1/2 regular and 1/2 probiotic but I think I will go back on all probiotic again. 

Melissa.

I tried the Yo Plus+ yogurt, and have to say it is really good....am going to try it for awhile I think.

Melissa.