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Tarfumes.com - Digestive Advantage IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Capsules, 96-Count
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List Price: $29.59
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Manufacturer: Digestive Advantage
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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Digestive Advantage
EAN: 0815066001171
Feature: Box of 96 capsules for the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Label: Digestive Advantage
Manufacturer: Digestive Advantage
Model: 117
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Digestive Advantage
Release Date: 2005-01-11
Studio: Digestive Advantage
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Features
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Box of 96 capsules for the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Formulated to manage the full range of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, bloating, cramps, and urgency
Drug-free, patented blend of lactobacillus cultures with an amino acid which facilitates digestion of dairy, fruits, meats, and carbohydrates
Chewable tablet taken once per day helps normalize the gut and support a normal diet all day long
Digestive Advantage's parent company, Ganeden Biotech, has over 100 patents on its products and is the first company to use lactic acid bacteria to consistently mitigate and prevent many common diseases
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Editorial Reviews:
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Digestive AdvantageTM Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a medical food product that is intended for use by Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers who are under the supervision of a physician. It is not a cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome nor is it intended to replace any medications that were prescribed by a physician.
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Summary: cures all types of "IBS" including IBS-C constipation?
Comment: I am going to give some background information before I provide my actual review so that my review will appear justified. I am currently on a number of medications and have been on Miralax for several years. Miralax has been the only medication that works for me, pill or mixture, for constipation. I have been constipated for a number of years to the point where I am chronically deficient in vitamin D, despite taking lots of vitamins, and developed osteoporosis at 28. I am 31 now. My stomach Dr thinks my osteoporosis was caused greatly due to my vitamin D deficiency, as well as growth hormone deficiency because of chronic constipation.
Taking Miralax every day is not fun. It is time consuming and it does not taste well. The only positive thing I can say about Miralax is that it does not cause bloating of any type. Now, with my background information out of the way, I hope you can see why I continually seek a pill to remedy constipation. I want something that is super convenient to take, is highly effective, will make me normal, and will not cause any painful side effects. This product, Digestive Advantage IBS, did not fulfill any of my personal requirements.
I do not enjoy bloating at all of the typical over the counter constipation relievers. This Digestive Advantage, in the 10 days I used it, caused a significant amount of painful bloating every morning after I took it. In the first seven days I figured that the painful bloating was good, that the bloating was a sign that the product was working! I learned after my first bowel movement on this product at day 7/8 that the assumption of painful bloating = repaired constipation and regularity, could not be a further assumption from the truth. That first bowel movement was not a pleasant experience. Painful bloating does not accomplish anything for regularity. And second, it didn't even relieve my constipation, it only seemed to make it worse.
Before my 10 day personal trial period with Digestive Advantage, during which I was using Miralax as needed, I was somewhat regular for one who has bowel movements about once to twice a week. I learned the hard way to just let nature take its course. Anyway, after having been on this product for 7 days, and not getting any movement, I was getting very worried. This product was definitely making my constipation worse. Sure enough, once I finally had my bowel movement, it was not pretty. I decided to give it 3 more days. After a total period of 10 days, I was in significantly worse shape and have been having to use lots of Miralax daily and um.. Preparation H to get myself back to normal.
I also had a previously scheduled appointment with my stomach Dr about a reflux issue after these 10 days were over, so I was able to inquire about probiotic treatment or a single pill treatment for patients with severe or otherwise obstructive constipation. He told me that for the vast majority of patients in my position -- patients with constipation severe enough to be on Miralax -- probiotic type treatments like Digestive Advantage rarely work. I questioned him further on if there was any type of pill I could take instead of Miralax for constipation that would not cause bloating. He said there was one other alternative as a last resort, but it is rarely given to men. I believe he said it was Amitiza; I didn't write it down.
Anyway, I gave this product two stars instead of one because I suppose it might be helpful to people without such severe constipation. I know this product would be helpful for my Mom, who has the opposite kind of IBS - IBS-D (Diarrhea) that I supposedly have: IBS-C (Constipation). For me, this product made my constipation significantly worse and my stomach Dr confirmed that rarely would a probiotic type product actually work in a patient who has constipation severe enough to warrant Miralax.
Perhaps it would work in normal people who aren't on medication with occasional constipation? I do not know; I do not care to hazard a guess for that group of people. I just know for me, it is downright scary.
Customer Rating:
Summary: terrible!
Comment: I was very excited to see so many great reviews on this product and having problems I decided to try it. At first I thought something was happening, after about 2 weeks I realized I was going to the bathroom less frequently and became very constipated. When I called DA website I was told to continue another two weeks to see because my body was readjusting. Well its been 21 days and I can not continue. I am in pain! IF you have problems with constipation I would not recommend this.
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Summary: Phemonenal Product!
Comment: This is a great product for those of us that struggle with occasional (or not so occasional) digestive problems - you know who you are! For me, this product took care of discomfort in my stomach and intestines, my main complaint. At first, I took the product twice daily. After about four months, I began taking the tablet once daily. The results are outstanding! If you have problems with digestion, you owe it to yourself to try this product. Also available from Amazon.com is Flaxseed Oil tablets, which seem to have a positive effect and could be added to your IBS regimen.
Customer Rating:
Summary: GREAT PRODUCT
Comment: I have had ibs for 30 years now and I always had to be very careful as to what I ate so I didn't have a flair up. Now I'm eating foods that I haven't been able to eat in all these years. The one food I missed the most was corn. I have to be careful and not eat too much of it, but at least I can eat more than just a kernel. I'm thankful for this product and for Amazon making it affordable.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent product
Comment: I've been taking one pill per day for almost 2 years now & they have certainly helped clear up my IBS symptoms. As long as I remain stress-free and stay away from red meat, then I don't have any flare ups at all. I definitely encourage others to try this product.
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