Nature's Way Probiotic Pearls Adults 50+, 1 Billion Cultures, 30 Softgels

Don't know if its a single item or the combination that's helping so will give all the same review. A lot of research into my chronic constipation, concentration issues, inability to lose weight, severe bloating, sudden alarming food reactions, overwhelming craving for sweets, onset of skin conditions and a general tired blah feeling led me to candidiasis. "Dr. Wally" said it could be candidiasis but probably wasn't and spent 20 minutes lecturing on my need for the South Beach Diet, trying to get me to buy these wrist monitor things he wears and of course how everyone needs to walk at least 15,000 steps daily to have any effect at all on one's blood sugar and weight. He ignored my attempts to steer him toward issues other than weight (like eating 1 egg and half a piece of pumpernickel and being unable to return plate to kitchen because I could barely draw a breath for hours). Refused to test me for allergies, candida overgrowth or a cbc which I haven't had for over a decade. Finally broke out of his 15,000 step diatribe to ask why I had a cane. (How do these idiots make it through med school?)There is a site that offers a very simple spit test for candida overgrowth. I decided to trust it because the author wasn't SELLING ANYTHING. They made some recommendations without brand names that include oregano oil, grapefruit seed extract, probiotics, and caprylic acid. Felt great, almost manic the first few days (psychosomatic?) and lousy achy the next few then nothing. Until I realized my hair had stopped falling out, and it had been coming out in handfuls. Not what I'd been expecting or hoping for but a very positive reaction nonetheless.Months later I've started to lose some weight. Not a lot but considering I've been stuck at 194 (I'm 5'4") for 2 years this is a HUGE accomplishment. I'm on the toilet 5 or 6 times daily instead of 8-10 and get up feeling some relief instead of the frustration of the last couple years. (Yes I take fiber) No more food reactions, far less intense sweet cravings and the thick muddy-purple, pimply, maddeningly itchy patch that had grown over a third of my forearm has faded to a shadow that only darkens or starts to itch if I overeat (meaning an amount of food bigger than my fist) or get stupid with my glycemic intake. I feel pretty darn good actually.My trip to the doctor was in hopes of a quick fix. I think I'm in this for the long haul but these products have taken me from desperate to comfortably, confidently hopeful and I hope they'll help you as well.

I started taking these daily a couple of months ago. After about a week, I really saw positive results. I have suffered from episodic digestive issues, including IBS for much of my adult life and, over the past year, have made a number of positive changes to my nutrition. Prior to starting these, I would experience some impact on my elimination pattern, either constipation, bloating, or other issues, every time I tweaked my nutritional plan. These, however, have really helped my digestion and seem to have eliminated many of the adjustment challenges I was experiencing. The price is pretty good, too, as I purchased my first box from a local health food store and it was much more for the same product. Feeling good about this choice and have decided to continue taking it permanently.

I tried this product based on the success of my using Probiotic Pearls Complete after I ran out. From the description I thought that maybe the Probiotic Pearls 50+ would be better for me. Unfortunately they did not work for me like the Complete, so I am back to using “Complete”. I did see some improvement with the 50+ but not as much. I had been on antibiotics recently so maybe that is why the “Complete” is more effective.

I have had awesome results from this brand of probiotics. Since I turned 50 this year, I thought maybe I should try the 50+ ones. I am happy with them product - would recommend. Easy to swallow, nicely affordable, expiration dates were reasonable, and the quality control is excellent. My hubby found them too much—gave him quite a bit of gas. He stopped taking them. Alas, I have IBS-C so I cannot stop talking probiotics. Since I’ve had such good results with this brand, I will likely alternate the 50+ with the women’s health and the regular type. My daughter (IBS-, too) and I have used both of those the past year with great success! These are the only probiotics brand we’ve used with any success.

I NEEDED A PROBIOTIC AND THERE WERE SO MANY. I DECIDED ON THE SMALL SIZE, OVER 50 PILLS. THE DAY I TRIED THE FIRST ONE, IT STOPPED MY DIARRHEA. I WAS SOLD IMMEDIATELY. IT CAN ONLY GET BETTER FROM HERE. I WILL ORDER THIS AGAIN.