VSL#3 (VSL Pharmaceuticals, Inc)
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VSL#3® is a high-potency probiotic with 450 billion live bacteria per packet. VSL#3® is a medical food for the dietary management of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), an ileal pouch (IP), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Scientific studies have shown that VSL#3:
- Provides probiotic bacteria to help protect the gastrointestinal tract
- Aids in the dietary management of ulcerative colitis (UC), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and an ileal pouch
VSL#3® works by colonizing the GI tract with optimal quantities and types of probiotic bacteria. These bacteria adhere to the walls of the GI tract and form a barrier which protects the inner layer of the gut from bad bacteria and other toxic substances that can cause inflammation. Using a high concentration of eight different strains of specially selected beneficial bacteria, VSL#3® produces an optimal composition of good bacteria, delivering relief from symptoms and enhancing the health of the GI tract.
VSL#3® contains the following bacterial strains:
- Streptococcus thermophilus
- Bifidobacterium breve
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Bifidobacterium infantis
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus plantarum
- Lactobacillus paracasei
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
VSL#3® is intended to be used under the supervision of a physician.
(Manufacturer's Information)
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Editor reviews
VSL#3 is different. After taking two packets a day for around a month I really did notice a difference. This is no doubt down to the fact that VSL#3 contains far more probiotic bacteria than other products (450 billion per packet) and has been proven effective for a number of gastrointestinal disorders in clinical trials.
There are however, a few downsides. First off VSL#3 is expensive. For me at the present it is prohibitively expensive, especially using two packets per day. Also, it is a dairy-based probiotic which is a problem for me as both dairy and gluten affect my concentration and cause of symptoms associated with cognitive dysfunction.
Despite these reservations, I would certainly recommend that anyone with gastrointestinal issues give this product a trial.
| Overall rating | 6.6 | |
| Perceived Effectiveness | 7.0 | |
| Lack of side effects (tolerability) | 7.0 | |
| Ease of use | 7.0 | |
| Value for money | 5.0 | |
| Would you recommend? | 7.0 |
Reviewed by
Maff
August 19, 2008
Last updated: July 29, 2009
#1 Reviewer - View all my reviews (107)
The First Probiotic to Really Alleviate my Gut Sym
I have suffered from both fungal (Candida) and bacterial intestinal overgrowth to a severe degree for many years as a result of antibiotic use and the immune dysfunction caused by chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Over the years I have tried a number of probiotic products that have certainly altered the composition of my gut flora to some degree as I have experienced tell-tale die-off reactions while taking them. However, none of these probiotic products significantly reduced my gut symptoms of bloating, gas, and alternating constipation and diarrhoea.
VSL#3 is different. After taking two packets a day for around a month I really did notice a difference. This is no doubt down to the fact that VSL#3 contains far more probiotic bacteria than other products (450 billion per packet) and has been proven effective for a number of gastrointestinal disorders in clinical trials.
There are however, a few downsides. First off VSL#3 is expensive. For me at the present it is prohibitively expensive, especially using two packets per day. Also, it is a dairy-based probiotic which is a problem for me as both dairy and gluten affect my concentration and cause of symptoms associated with cognitive dysfunction.
Despite these reservations, I would certainly recommend that anyone with gastrointestinal issues give this product a trial.
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