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55 of 58 found the following review helpful:
 wonderful Jan 09, 2008
By Loren w Christensen
I have had digestive and intestinal issue for years. Part of it I inherited from my parents and part I got from drinking a coca cola spiked with acid, thanks to the Viet Cong in Vietnam. Both have caused life-long suffering. I tried every possible diet combination and so-called digestives but still I had problems.
I've been taking Sustenex daily for about three weeks now and I've noticed a remarkable reduction of bloating, pain, and unpleasant mornings in the bathroom. Right now I could almost star in a TV commercial: a big smiling face, two thumbs up in the air and a click of my heels. I'm not 100 percent, but maybe 90.
I just signed up with Amazon to get it sent to me automatically every month.
Try it.
34 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 No difference... yogurt or nothing at all Jan 17, 2008
By Meryl K. Evans
"Content Maven behind meryl.net"
I've eaten yogurt and cottage cheese made with probiotics, so when Amazon Vine offered a sample to try -- I signed up. I was interested in seeing how the pill would work in comparison since it means no extra calories when you're not in the mood for yogurt or cottage cheese (some of the probiotic yogurt products taste terrible, but Dannon Activia vanilla is tasty).
Sadly, I didn't experience anything different. Based on research, it sounds like probiotics are hit or miss. They work great for some and don't for others.
For those who do benefit from probiotics -- the pill form has an advantage over yogurt in that it has more probiotics (how much should we even have?), does not require refrigeration, 0 calories, and cheaper. Amazon sells a 30 day supply for $14.99. Comparable pricing for yogurt depends on your geographical location and store. It's about $3.85 for four days' worth of yogurt. The pills are easily cheaper.
29 of 33 found the following review helpful:
Good Alternative To Yogurt Jan 10, 2008
By Kort
"Art, Music, Book & Movie Enthusiast"
Let me preface this by saying that I am a firm believer in probiotics and regularly take kefir and enhanced yogurt as a part of my daily diet. So when I got my 30 day supply, I really didn't notice a difference. All I can say is that I feel good, have not been sick (everyone in my office has had colds) and everything seems to be working fine down there. I will say that I've been slightly more gassy after starting with the Sustenex supplements, but I can't say for sure they are the cause -- though I suspect they may be.
So let me just focus on the pro's here:
1. Convenience - it is easier to take a capsule than eat a container of yogurt. No refrigeration needed.
2. Calories - 0 vs. the 150 calories in 8oz of plain yogurt.
3. Sugar Free - Even plain yogurt has sugar, this doesn't.
4. Right kind of bacteria -- many yogurts don't have the proper mix of bacteria to promote intestinal health.
5. Targeted - the probiotics make it to the small intestine while those in food may be destroyed in the stomach.
6. Price - at about 50ยข a serving, this is a good deal.
Now you won't get the other dietary benefits that you get with a good dairy product, but then again that is not why you are getting this, right? If you don't mind investing a little time, this home Kefir making kit is another good way to go. Kefir Starter Kit by Body Ecology Diet - Makes up to 42 Gallons of High Grade Kefir!
To summarize, I've been happy with the results. But the only way to know for sure it to try it yourself.
UPDATE: I just finished my 30 day supply and I have to say that right after writing this review, the gassy aspect passed. Perhaps because I started taking it with a fiber supplement, who knows. I do know this though. Almost everyone at my office and all of my family had colds this past month. I did not. Did the Sustenex boost my immunse system and help me ward off illness. Perhaps.
23 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Terrific Probiotic! Jan 05, 2008
By O. Brown
"Ms. O. Khannah-Brown"
*****
I was pleasantly surprised that this product would be so helpful for me with regards to my digestive problems, which cleared up when I took Sustenex. I take probiotics for general health, and honestly didn't expect to see any kind of dramatic results. There are so many positive things about Sustenex that I hardly know where to start.
Unlike some other probiotics, it doesn't need to be refrigerated. Big plus.
The Ganeden-BC30 (the mix/strain of probiotic bacteria used in Sustenex) is highly regarded and is recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil (although he has his own brand of probiotics); it is coated so that it survives stomach acid and bile and makes it to the small intestine. Thus, you are not throwing your money away, but spending it effectively on probiotics that will be useful. Another huge plus.
Sustenex delivers more than ten times the live cells of probiotic bacteria than yogurt! It boosts your immune system and strengthens your digestive system. Sustenex "assists the digestive process in the final absorption of vitamins, minerals, and water." As we age, we need probiotics even and Sustenex is one effective way to get them. It has been tested a lot, and seems to be more standardized, probably because of the Ganeden-BC30, and I find this a big plus too.
You only need to take ONE pill each day, because Sustenex is so effective.
I'm a very satisfied customer and will continue to take Sustenex. I was sent a complimentary box as part of the Amazon Vine program, but will gladly pay for it next month...and the next...and the next!
Highly recommended.
*****
18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
A great idea. Dec 25, 2007
By Adam Khan
One thing I really like about this product is the effort they've made to help the beneficial bacteria survive your stomach acids to help deliver it live to your intestines where it can do some good. The bacteria are protected by multiple layers of natural organic material that protects the bacteria as they travel through the stomach.
Having enough beneficial bacteria in your colon is very good for your health and strengthens the ability of your immune system to fight off infections. Especially if you've recently had to take antibiotics, this is a fast way to recover the colonic flora you need for good health.
Sustenex delivers 2 billion bacteria to your colon per capsule!
It will help, of course, if you also eat enough fiber, because that's what these bacteria feed on. If you get the bacteria to your intestine and don't give them what they need to survive, it won't do you much good. But combined with fiber, this is a powerful but simple way to boost your health.
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