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Old Mar 2nd 2007 | 2:58 am
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I cant seem to find any probiotic drinks like Actimel or even Yakult.


Anyone know which where you can get them ?

I can only find the one yoghurt probiotic product.
 
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Originally Posted by smelly
I cant seem to find any probiotic drinks like Actimel or even Yakult.


Anyone know which where you can get them ?

I can only find the one yoghurt probiotic product.

Boulder? San Francisco? Waco?
 
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Originally Posted by smelly
I cant seem to find any probiotic drinks like Actimel or even Yakult.


Anyone know which where you can get them ?

I can only find the one yoghurt probiotic product.
Look for these in your local supermarket: http://www.danone.ca/en/products/activia.aspx
 
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Watched a report on these and they are a con...no more goodness in them than normal yoghurt or healthy diet.
 
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The capsules are the only thing that actually contain enough of the goodies to work. The ones containing acidophilus and bifidus are widely available in drug stores etc. This info came from our chiropractor and also a stomach expert in the UK who dealt with a complaint my mother had. He said if everyone took these things his job would be a lot easier.
 
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The capsules are the only thing that actually contain enough of the goodies to work. The ones containing acidophilus and bifidus are widely available in drug stores etc. This info came from our chiropractor and also a stomach expert in the UK who dealt with a complaint my mother had. He said if everyone took these things his job would be a lot easier.
Hmmm interesting, never knew there were capsules. I like the taste of the stuff and felt that it was possibly doing some good.

Looks like I am a marketers dream then .........
 
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Originally Posted by smelly
Hmmm interesting, never knew there were capsules. I like the taste of the stuff and felt that it was possibly doing some good.

Looks like I am a marketers dream then .........
I looked everywhere for these at first as well and couldn't find them. Bought a bottle of the capsules from the local pharmacy and almost immediately went into severe bloat mode. Just be careful what you buy.
 
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I have been taking the capsules for 3 months. They are good for a lot of things, stomach etc. I get them at the health store and the one I take is by Nature's Way Primadophilus Bifidus. 5 billion CFU. (Yellow top)

There are several makes, read the label for ingredients/content. This needs to be kept in the fridge and you will likely find it at the store in their fridge. Some do not but I have'nt found those.
I also have a few spoons of Stonyfield yogurt (French Vanilla) each day as well.
If you pick up some magazines at the health store there are articles on probiotics from time to time. Also read some health books on the subject.
 
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I have been taking the capsules for 3 months. They are good for a lot of things, stomach etc. I get them at the health store and the one I take is by Nature's Way Primadophilus Bifidus. 5 billion CFU. (Yellow top)

There are several makes, read the label for ingredients/content. This needs to be kept in the fridge and you will likely find it at the store in their fridge. Some do not but I have'nt found those.
I also have a few spoons of Stonyfield yogurt (French Vanilla) each day as well.
If you pick up some magazines at the health store there are articles on probiotics from time to time. Also read some health books on the subject.
You know, I've actually wondered why these things never work for me? I generally have a tendency to get an upset stomach and guts and have tried the probiotic yoghurts, drinks and capsules. They either do nothing or make it worse for me.

Hope it works for some?
 
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have you tried kefir, it is mega easy to make and you could get powder from the refrigerated section at the supermarket. if you are a bit braver you could get some grains, people ship them all over the world and just charge for the postage, you just put the grains in some milk leave on the side for 24 hours then drain grains for next batch and drink the kefir, just like yoghurt but far more bacteria in it. powder works the same but you only get 6 batches from each sachet, let me know if you want a site with free grains o google 'kefir grains free'
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You should be able to get this one at most places:

http://www.biokplus.com

We sell that one as well as a lot of the capsule based probiotics and enzymes etc.
 
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Originally Posted by smelly
I cant seem to find any probiotic drinks like Actimel or even Yakult.


Anyone know which where you can get them ?

I can only find the one yoghurt probiotic product.
Probiotics are relatively new to the market... you didn't hear this from me, but heck I don't work for any related company anymore, but Actimel will be launched in Canada pretty soon. Otherwise there are yogurt based probiotics instead...
 

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