Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics Professional Formula with 5 Year Fermented Prebiotics, Live Active Probiotics and The only Product with Postbiotic Metabolites, 120 Capsules

The "loading dose" some people describe in the reviews is something I could not find being recommended by any reputable doctor. I saw a few anti-vaxxer types recommend it and that was it.In the interest of pseudo-science, I tried it anyway. I took a box in a week. That was some expensive poo.Results? Well, the eczema I was caring for went away completely (maybe it would have gone on its own) and I can eat ice cream and cheese again (I've been lactose intolerant for decades). I'll probably have to keep taking the probiotic to keep eating milk products, but I'll go to the normal dosage now that my first box is gone and the "loading" phase is over. I won't ever really know if that "loading phase" was necessary or if somebody's advice just cost me an extra $40. You decide there.It is very difficult to find good information on probiotics on the 'net. I can tell you that a gastroenterologist recommended them to a close relative after colon cancer. He looked me in the eye and told me to take them too. Here I am. Again, this is not medical advice. Don't try to glean medical advice off the net or you might end up missing a section of colon. Got it? I'm just offering anecdotes.Why did I end up with Dr. Ohhiras? I liked the idea that they were essentially delivered in their own growth medium. It's nice that they do not require refrigeration. It's nice that Dr. Ohhira had a PhD (he's dead now) and actually studied fermentation and bacteria. You can find his research papers online.Do other brands have PhD's studying their own probiotic strains? Undoubtedly.Did I have good luck with this one? Oh yes.I have vague hope that in a year I'll be able to eat wheat again too.Did it cure everything I ever had? No. Of course not. The claims made about probiotics are ridiculous because supplements are not regulated and they are allowed to make all kinds of claims. If you've taken some anti-biotics, or you aren't digesting some things properly, or your doctor told you to take some, or you have specific health issues, then these appear to be a good brand to use. I know they are doing something because I couldn't eat milk products before - and now I can.I guess that's the best endorsement I can give it. I'm going to eat pizza now. BTW, if this doesn't work for you - Digestive Advantage Lactose Defense Formula has a similar action - these probiotics aren't unique in allowing the lactose intolerant to eat dairy - I just like that they deliver more strains of beneficial bacteria than only the ones that take care of milk.

If you read health articles, you know probiotics are good for the gut health. I am a believer in the need for adding good quality probiotics to assist healthy balance of the natural flora that live in the gut, and for an overall immune health.For years I've suffered sensitive bowl due to antibiotic uses and some food poisoning incidents. I became aware of the needs to replenish good bacteria back to the GI tract. I've tried many different brands of probiotics in the past. Some were useless. But I must say what a Big difference this Dr. Ohhira's Professional Formula has made... It cured my irritable bowl(both diarrhea and constipation) in less than six days! I started with a loading phrase of 10 capsules a day (5 in the morning + 5 in the evening)on empty stomach (1 hour before or 1 1/2 hours after meal as directed). I detect a bit of the fermented soy smell in these capsules, that's because these are potent! The capsules are otherwise smooth and very easy to swallow. On a side note, the initial phrase of taking 10 capsules a day did not make my stomach upset or uncomfortable. Although I heard some people may experience minor bloating or constipating at first before seeing good results. My friend was taking the Original Formula (Green Box), he had said it benefited him as well. For me, I am now taking two capsules of the Professional Formula a day for maintenance, and also adding Garden of Life's Primal Defense. The results has been amazing! I noticed I have better immune against colds and flu since supplementing these probiotics.I highly recommend Dr. Ohhira's Professional Formula to anyone who's looking for top quality probiotics. It really works! Together with a healthy diet and lifestyle, the goal is to build good health to avoid health challenges.

I have been using Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics for years. I usually use the original formula and they have always been great. I decided to try this professional formula and it's great as well! There are a lot of manufacturers out there but I consider Dr. Ohhira's the original. If you read how he makes his Probiotics and if you can come across some of the studies done on this product...in my opinion these are by far the Highest Quality and Most Effective. I have never had any negative experiences while taking them, only positive ones!

Does exactly what it should. Works wonders. Is a bit pricy for the amount though.

This product came highly recommended by a health professional I deeply respect and trust. In less than a week I can already feel it having the profound benefits she promised. In fact, I wasn't sure if the improvement I felt the first day was because of the change in my probiotic, but the increased alertness, improved sleep, and general sense of wellbeing has continued. I was already taking a pretty good and well vetted probiotic. And, I'm only taking one a day, not the two daily doses recommended. During the month prior to making this switch, my hands were in constant arthritic pain that was becoming a real handicap both at home and in my work as a hands-on therapist. In less than a week on this probiotic, my immune system is righting itself and my hands have improved 90%. My friend and health counselor said that righting the gut with this particular probiotic opens the way to healing all other ailments and helps every other remedy to work. She has seen this proven true in client after client. I'm only sorry I waited this long to heed her advice!! Every nutritional advice she has ever given to me has proven itself to be true. Beyond her vast knowledge of nutrition and health, she is a colon hydrotherapy practitioner and has decades of experience in gut health. I wanted to share her recommendation because it is far more meaningful than my recommendation.