Suffering from intestinal disorders seems to be so common today, and i am sure most of us either suffer ourselves or know someone who does. Garden of life primal defense is one of the best probiotics for a variety of issues involving the GI tract. I have personally found garden of life probiotics to be excellent indeed. Be aware that I had to continue to take them on a regular basis for relief of my IBD, but they truly made a difference in my symptoms and i would recommend trying them after consulting with your doctor. After getting the ok from your doctor to start a probiotic regimen you may want to do some research online …………………..

Now some may say you can get the probiotics you need through the food you eat such as yogurt or kefir. I believe that these foods do all that they are supposed to, but for many people its just not enough. So many of us are in a compromised health situation and need an amount greater than probiotic rich food can deliver. Ideally you want to have a balaced “ecosystem” in your gut, and that is where a product like garden of life primal defense really shines. This probiotic supplement contains strains that are usually in short supply in a normal digestive system or non existent in people with ibs, ibd, chrons, or those who take antibiotics.

It may also want to consider the fact that garden of life primal defense has HSO’s or homeostatic soil organisms for short:) These are beneficial organisms that we used to get with the food we grew, but the overuse of pesticides and fungicides has practically eliminated them in our food supply. Taking a good probiotic like GOL primal defense can help your body function better and a healthy gut usually equals a healthy immune system.

Another reason I like and recommend garden of life primal defense is the fact that it is stable and has a good shelf life, unlike many other probiotics. Also consider that your stomach acid will destroy a large percentage of regular probiotic products, not so with garden of life. I prefer to take the tablets rather than the powder(just a personal preference), but please start out slow until you see your body’s reaction. Remember the first week may be a little uncomfortable as your body sheds toxins. Expect some gas and slightly more active bowel movements.

My little disclaimer: I am not a doctor nor do i play one on T.V. This article represents my experience with probiotics and what i have learned over the years as a massage therapist/wanna be herbalist. So thanks for reading and all the best in your quest for better health.