Microbiome Plus Heart Health Probiotics L Reuteri NCIMB 30242 and Prebiotics scFOS, GI Digestive Supplements, Allergy Safe, Gluten-Free Probiotic Supplement for Men and Women (1 Month Supply)

Ok, I decided to try this out. I read a New York Times article that came out Jan 29, 2019, "Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Saying." Lactobacillus reuteri appears to be good for a variety of conditions. There are different strains of L. reuteri, and the one that's been used for some of these conditions is Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242. I've been researching the journal articles, and found that "a dose as high as 2.9 × 109 colony-forming units (cfu)/day [~3 Billion CFU] was still well tolerated, safe, and efficacious in humans." If you're interested in the scientific research, a lot of it is readily available online; just google for Lactobacillus reuteri. I decided on this brand because it features a gel cap that has ONLY the Lactobacillus reuteri, and it's the correct strain, NCIMB 30242. The dose per capsule is 3 Billion CFU. This one also comes with a tablet that has prebiotics and fiber (not really necessary for the L. reuteri results, but nevertheless beneficial for people with gut problems). You can get the same product with only the L. reuteri if you wish (on Amazon). I was having gut problems and started the L. reuteri yesterday evening. This morning I woke up without gut problems. That's good enough for me to continue with it. I ordered it on Amazon, and it arrived the next day. The product in this case is two parts (two bottles). One bottle has the prebiotic and fiber (tablets, shown in photo). The other bottle has the L. reuteri (gel caps, also shown in photo). I have trouble swallowing hard tablets that are too big, but these are not too big, and the tablet went right down; so did the gel cap. There is no smell, and no taste, and no repercussions after swallowing them. I did not get diarrhea from taking these, or any other noticeable symptom, except that my guts calmed down. This morning I took my second dose (one of each kind) with a little food. I noted that my guts feel pleasantly calm. The benefits are said to be multiple. -- Protects your heart (lower cholesterol levels) -- Boosts your immune system -- Helps Vitamin D circulate in your blood -- Promotes good digestion There are different strains of L. reuteri that have been used in experiments, for different conditions. So, the one I'm using is the one I'm describing, L. reuteri NCIMB 30242. If you research L. reuteri, you want to be aware of the different strains, and not rely on general statements about L. reuteri, just the ones that discuss L. reuteri NCIMB 30242. I will be reporting back after I've had a chance to get some experience with this probiotic, but so far, so good!

I was undecided to give this a 3-star or 4-star rating. Price is very reasonable and nutrition panel would lead one to believe this is a great product. While I have nothing negative to say about it, I can't say that I've noticed any real difference in taking this product. I eat very clean, basically a lower-carb paleo-ish diet. However, I continue to suffer from frequent heartburn and bouts of constipation. Naturopathy articles all recommend a good prebiotic/probiotic, so I decided to try it. I have taken probiotics in the past, but not a prebiotic. Perhaps I haven't given it enough time and I need to take it a bit longer along with adding more fermented foods to my diet.

The Microbiome Plus+ Gastrointestinal Probiotics came in a box containing 2 bottles. Each bottle contains around 1 month's worth of pills. If you take them regularly, you will notice the benefits as I have. I will say that I have been taking them for around a solid month, my bottles are down to a single pill now and I have noticed quite the difference. I was curious about this because I suffer from irregular bowel movements and have been for as long as I can remember. I have tried multiple times with various products that claimed to "help" but to no cigar. I have only started this a month ago and I can't believe how well this works! I take one pill, twice daily with food and water. It reduced the hellish burden of my bad bowel movements and lessened the pain in my lower intestines. I will admit that it also helped without giving me too much gas. Most "probiotics" I am used to (or have been) would cause me to have such bad gas but this stuff really helped everything I once had in such a short time span. I had no bloating feeling, nor any pain whatsoever. This is really a god sent product. 5/5 -The following rating comes from: 1 star- Packaging. (Is the item packaged well?) 1 star- Quality & Materials. (Is the item made well?) 1 star- Functions & Usability. (Does the item work well?) 1 star- Construction & Design. (Does the item look good?) 1 star- Quality Strength & Weight. (Does the item feel good?) -How I review: Based on those 5 mentions above, I take everything into consideration before posting a final review. Also, I use mere common sense when it comes to rating. Is the product worth this amount of stars? Is it not? What would I improve? Is the negative I dislike, if any at all, something that is an error in construction & design or is it something the company couldn't possibly control? And, if all else fails, can I do something to alternate or change the ability of this negative? All this and more is considered before I post. I do a lot of shopping on Amazon, so I decided to take the liberty to post reviews on items I think deserve it. Because I want people who are genuinely interested to know more about the product before they commit. These are my own opinions, I am doing this review merely for the sake of reviewing and expressing my freedom to review. Thank you!

Excellent quality! Fast & Easy delivery! Impressed overall!

I am so happy I found this probiotic. I have been having stomach problems for a year and was waiting for a gastroenterologist appointment next month because my Dr couldn't find the cause, after prescriptions and tests. I couldn't go a day without burning in stomach ,nausea,as well as gas, bloating and always feeling uncomfortable. I had been using probiotics for a year and it helped a bit but nothing like these ones. The first few days I had excessive gas and nausea but I felt it was working so I kept on and then 5 days later I awoke with absolutely no stomach problems at all. This is day two and still perfect. I am so excited and happy I will reorder. Thank you for having such a real product that does so much good.

I think the fibre part of it works, as for my microbiome - NFI? Don't think I'd buy again.

This product did nicely improved my health. And I will most likely order more...I had Blasto infection undiagnosed in Canada (Canadian Labs are 300 lighting years behind US labs) and still is lingering for the past 10 years.This product made my life and digestion easier.I would recommend it to all diagnosed with IBS. IBS is underlining symptom of parasitic infection (in my case).

I never had any stomach issues. I started taking this as an over all educated health choice. I have not noticed any over all health changes since I started taking it. Package is exactly as advertised. I will give 3 stars and possibly change it in the future.

Great product, but the claim "1 month supply" is misleading: 56 capsules at the recommended dose of 2/day is not a full month's supply -- unless you ONLY use it in February of non-leap years. It's unfortunate the manufacturer is skimming or trying to "nickle and dime" the customer in such a manner. Include a full 60 capsules as is standard for virtually any health supplement that says "1 month" on its labels.