garden of life primal defense iherb

Garden of Life sells one of the few brands of therapeutic grade probiotics in the U.S. If you are trying to heal your gut, this is a good one. Be sure to progress gradually though, and be aware of die off symptoms–which are obnoxious, but tell you it is working! I noticed some reviewers complained of these symptoms but didn’t seem to realize why they were experiencing them. If you begin feeling fatigued, headachy, flu-ish, gastro-intestinal upset, moody, get rashy or acne, etc…, it means large numbers of pathogenic bacteria and yeast are dying in your body and your body is trying to get rid of the toxic load. Cut back to one less capsule, drink lots of water, and when you start feeling better, add a capsule again and give it another go. A therapeutic level is one capsule below what causes die off symptoms for you. Eliminating starches and complex sugars along with probiotic therapy will go very far in healing serious gut issues and seemingly unrelated issues to gut health (food allergies, learning and behavior problems, depression, auto-immune disorders, etc…). Read Gut and Psychology Syndrome, by Natasha Campbell McBride to learn more about gut health and it’s influence on the brain and body.

After spending much money on probiotics like Primal Defense & Dr Ohhira and taking them even in fairly large doses but not achieving true resolution of my long-standing IBS/IBD, June last year I started eating raw garlic 3 times daily with meals. My colon pain and discomfort was significantly improved after a month and I continue taking raw garlic even now.

I came to the conclusion that bad intestinal bacteria had been one of the main culprits in such an intestinal disease and for this garlic definitely excels probiotics in killing them.

A month back after reading clinical reports on Resveratrol for colitis in mice, I ordered the supplement – mostly Country Life brand – from iHerb and after 1 month of taking 200-300mg daily, my illness was further improved and quite dramatically to the point that I am almost completely normal.

I know for a fact I have a serious candida problem as I’ve been having bowel movements that look like they’re wrapped in white cobwebs a few times a month for over a year now. Also have full body symptoms too numerous to list here. I was basically a walking dead person for many months until recently.

I tried this last summer at the highest recommended dose and it did basically nothing to help me. Strangely, the cheaper knockoff from Now Foods had more of an effect.

I have had the most success to date with a combination of a prescription antifungal, Interfase, EDTA, VSL probiotic, high dose Laterosporus and Clark liver flushes.

If you have candida as entrenched as I do, give this a try but don’t expect much.

I started taking 1 a day and 2 on a second day… and kept it at 4-5 by the end of the week. then quickly reduced it to only 1 pill a day.

Even on 1 pill, I started feeling sleepy fatigued and drained. it feels like it’s really irritating my stomach. I can take only 1 pill and i would feel fatigued for the whole day. I thought it was the die offs.. it partly is, however, I noticed my stomach started to hurt. I think this stuff was ready to cause heartburn. I did experience stomach burning and short episodes of acid reflux. (usually burning/cramp feeling leads to reflux due to digestion impairment)

I have taken this product to manage stomach muscle spasms, it does seem to work to reduce spasms, side effects are not something I can deal with… since I have an chronic ulcer problems.

I would not recommend that you don’t have ulcer or sensitive stomach when taking this product. This product is not for everyone, I would recommend that you try a smaller volume of PD before you buy a stockpile.

I have ordered the above product the 2nd time now. Each time it arrived in Australia around 2 weeks with US airmail. The postage is only $4.00, it is speedy and reliable and arrived in excellent condition. Iherb is an trust worthy company, selling products at a good price with affordable shipping options.

I have constipation for many many years, at age 51, I am at my wits ends. Also I have CFS. I tried many high strength probiotic from Sydney, but the effect are just so so.
This Primal Defense Ultra was recommanded by a friend and I only take 2 in the middle of night after I get up for a pee(empty stomach), next morning, I can feel the urge and empty more complete, it is much better than any probiotic I have ever taken and I have taken quite a few different brands. I kept them in fridge anyway even they said you do not need to.
I am going to take it LONG LONG term, as it helps with so many things, and healthy guts means good health. And the price is cheaper than those I get from Sydney anyway.

Best Regards Alice W

i have tried EVERY probiotic–this one is the best.

This normalized my digestion and gave me back a normal BM. I’d been sick for about 2 years when I switched from PB-8 to Primal Defense Ultra and it worked immediately. I took 3 a day for a couple of weeks. Now I take 1 a day.

This product is amazing!!! everyone should take it, i’ve NEVER been sick whilst i’ve been taking primal defence, not even a cold!

These are REALLY potent in a good way. Used to have intestinal issues, but after taking these for 2 months with Vit D supplement, I am 100% better. I used to take PB8, which are decent, but these seem to be stronger.

Probiotics are important to my family’s health and we like Garden of Life. My son used to have frequent fever blisters that lasted 2 weeks. Now if he feels one coming on, he takes 4-5 probiotics for a few days and it’s gone.

These seem to work better when you get built up to 3 a day. I noticed a big improvement when I started taking one in a.m., one around mid-day and another before I go to bed. My B.M.’s are more consistent and I have less gas. I’m sure there are other benefits that I am not recognizing yet, but I definitely feel better. When taking just two in a day I didn’t notice as much difference, so make sure you take enough and give them a chance if you try them.

After a few months my Rosacea acne-like skin problems are MUCH improved!!

Not only is this good for digestive health, but it’s also great as an immune builder. I have my whole family taking these especially during this crazy cold/flu season. At the 1st hint of a virus a few months ago, I had my father and mother take this and they both were amazed that they didn’t end up getting sick or it greatly reduced the severity and length of days–that made them believers, and they’ve been taking it ever since. My husband and I swear by this and have remained in great health since taking these. I’d recommend it to everyone I care about.

Have used it for maybe 2 years. Always have it home! I has done wonders for me…
I empty a cap in a shaker where I add some sting nettle leaf powder (I buy in 1kg bulk from a Swedish web site), Psyllium Husk and sunflower lecithin. Add water, shake and drink =)

I’ve taken so many probiotics, but this one seems to really adhere to the intestinal lining and colon. I started taking 3/day to control Candida. When I got die-off symptoms, I worked my way up to 8/day. This helps control it. It gave me pretty bad die-off, but at least I know it’s working. I’d go up to 12/day. (A Primal Defense rep says you can do this on youtube, without any danger.) I just don’t have the time to take 2 6xday. I guess I’ll have to start taking three at a time.

my doctor prescribed as being the most complete probiotic and I take 5 every morning 1 hour before breakfast.

This is the ultimate probiotic that really works. I can empty well every day and no more bloating. I started with 1 per day and now up to 3 per day. That is all I need. Do not give up if you experience some side effects at the early stage. That may mean it is doing its job to clear up your guts (bad bacteria). You will feel a lot better after 1 week or so. I have tried many brands of probiotic and this is the one I would highly recommend. Some do not work at all and some are very expensive. This one works and quite affordable.

Mmmmm – I have CFS and all this did was make me more tired. It’s been a month. When I took another supplement with this product, one which I had taken a lot of previously, it made me violently ill with a severe headache and left me curled up on the bed hugging a bowl for 2 days. I notice improvements within a few days of everything else I have tried, even though their effect may only last a month or two, but this product has not impressed me at all. Am really so disappointed. Give me Dill Flower Essence for sleeping, and milk thistle for sorting out the rest of my body any day over this product.

The best probiotic for us. Helps with digestive health, bloating etc. Good to read the history of how it came about too.

It’s more expensive than some other brands, but I’ve felt that it’s been more effective at doing what probiotics can do for our bodies – my digestive system runs more smoothly, my complexion has become clearer, and the bloating has gone down. Also, the problems I used to have with my digestive system (especially intestinal problems), have significantly been reduced. I generally like all of Garden of Life’s products (the ones that I’ve been able to try) but I especially like this one and Omega-Zyme Ultra (both of which I’ve been taking for over 4 years).

I purchased this product after years of using other probiotics in an effort to control candida with no success. This is an amazing product, after my second bottle my candida cleared up and hasn’t come back since! This was huge progress for me as I was getting it at least once a month. I even had take a course of antibiotics recently which would usually leave me in agony but I was using Primal Defense along side and got no symptoms. The only negative thing is it does tend to block me up, even just one pill a day. Everyone’s immune system will react in different ways to this product so you just have to monitor your symptoms…

This product made a huge difference to my bloating issues in pregnancy. Definitely worth the money!

This is the first time we ordered this product. And we have found it to be an outstanding probiotic.

I have been using it for 3-4 years, feel great, better digestion, elimination, no yeast infections.

I’ve tried this consistently for about a year now, up to 6 capsules a day. I still have an imbalance of bad bugs (my diet is junk and sugar free). There was no benefits that I saw whatsoever.

This is an excellent product as far as I can tell. My son who had bowell cancer and irritable bowell takes it and as far as I know all is well.

Made me sick! Would return if possible.Didn’t realize you can’t return products or wouldn’t have bought these here. Would not recommend product. Would not recommend iherb for sensitive people because of return policy.

been having ridiculous stomach problems. No matter what I tried i couldn’t get them under control. Seems to be helping pretty nicely

rapid response for my order

At this early stage this seems to be a good, effective product and good value.

Excellent Product

very happy with your products. they are helping me alot, and are also vegetarian, which is what i was looking for.

easier for sensitive tummies with poor digestion-better absorption=happy tummy!

GREAT !!

the best I have tried until now

i have been using the primal defense ultra for almost a year and it has helped get my digestion back in check. i keep em in the fridge just in case

Outstanding product for digestive health & boosting your immune system!!

An absolute godsend for anyone with any bowel disorder. I would not be without them.

This product keeps our family regular and helps to mitigate the use of long term antibiotics.

Great product!

This was an excellent value. Product was shipped promptly and I am very satisfied.

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I am sold out to GOL Primal Defense!Over the years, I have tried various Probiotic products but neither delivered what promised…Primal Defense has done the trick for my needs and am so thankful I found it!
Thank you, GOL!

My husband has a lot of problems with his digestion and this product works wonders.

Great product and really helps with digestion and clearing out system of waste. Will buy again.

This is a great product. I have noticed an improvement in my digestion after 2 weeks of usage.

I love Primal Defense! I was having a lot of trouble digesting certain foods before I started taking this stuff, and the results were gas, bloating, and general discomfort. Now I can even eat pizza every once in a while without any digestive problems at all. I also have more energy to boot. Thank you Garden of Life and iHerb!

I’ve taken several different brands and I think this one is the best. It’s expensive, but it works. I take 1 in the am and 1 before bed – and I notice less bloating and gas.

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My husband and I have been using this product for at least 5 years and love the full-spectrum probiotics it provides.