Enzymatic Therapy Acidophilus Pearls (90 Capsules)

I love the pearls capsules because they’re not as big and bulky as other supplements for digestive help. I notice a lot of change in my bloating. My pants aren’t so snug like they normally get when I’m having an ‘episode’ and I’m more comfortable as a result. The acidophilus really helps me limit the amount of discomfort I’m in throughout the day from gas and bloating which is the most important thing.

The only thing I didn’t notice with the pearl is the regulation. I definitely felt better, but I still run into constipation and problems in my digestive tract. Instead of strictly acidophilus, I have been using probiotics (Probiotic Complete – 90 Capsules + FREE Bottle of Vitamin D-3 5000 IU Capsules) for 6 weeks with excellent results. My bathroom routine is becoming a routine again and I have no discomfort. It’s been a real turn around and I am so thankful. This just happens to be what works best for me, but the pearls are great for bloat relief!!

These acidophilus pearls are easy to store, pack, and take. If you’ve recently taken a round of antibiotics, you NEED to take acidophilus in some form to re-establish these friendly bacteria in your bowels. Do a Google search to find out why in detail. Not to be too graphic, they help your system eliminate better, plus acidophilus bacterium produce B vitamins as by-products of their work, a big benefit to your body and your general health. Highly recommended for acne sufferers and anyone who has undergone antibiotic therapy. One other perk of this product: the pearls are specially designed to survive your digestive system’s somewhat harsh environment (most harsh: the strong acids in the stomach itself) so that they can ultimately colonize in your bowel; you can’t always be sure how much of the acidophilus in yogurt and other cultured dairy products will survive the trip.

I’d been meaning to try probiotics for years but had so many digestive issues (constipation, reflux, bloating), I always worried that probiotics might make things worse. After an endoscopy last month that showed “burns” in my stomach from acid, I finally decided to try Pearls. And what a difference it has made!!!!

I have suffered from constipation for 7 years (following thyroid removal surgery)and everyone knows that constipation makes acid reflux worse. I’ve tried increasing water and fiber, but it only made things worse. I stopped eating meat 4 years ago but that didn’t help. Yogurt made me sick to my stomach. I exercise and am NOT overweight (only weigh 117).

Only 2 days after starting Pearls, I started having bathroom visits at least twice a day. The bloating is gone, the nausea is gone and the reflux (although not completely resolved), is way, WAY better. I take the lowest dose of OTC Zantac and now only take it every once in awhile. Before Pearls, I was taking Zantac every few days. Acid blockers make constipation WORSE–avoid them! I take one Pearls in the a.m. before eating and one in the evening, usually after dinner.

If you have problems with constipation, I highly recommend trying Pearls. GNC sells the 30-day supply for $16. Amazon sells the 90-day for only $15 (w/ subscribe & save). YAY!!!!

Information from the Enzymatic Therapy web page:
(N.B., i found the ingredients listed at some other web pages to be incorrect; e.g. they would show the YB ingredients for the IC product. Amazon does not give ingredients for all different types)

(I also read in another review here on Amazon that L. Plantarum is an anti-microbial, and good for dealing with candida, bacterial, or fungal infections)

If you want to get all the strains, you cannot buy just one type. You must buy two: either YB & IC, or Elite & IC.

Pearls (regular)
(1bn CFU, 2 strains)
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Bifidobacterium longum

Pearls Elite
(5 billion CFU, 4 strains)
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum

Pearls YB
(1 billion CFU, 3 strains)
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Pearls IC
(1 billion CFU, 6 strains)
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum

I highly recomend this product for controlling yeast in the digestive tract. It has been very helpful for me in preventing yeast and urinary infections.

Enzymatic Therapy makes quality products. I worked in a vitamin store for a while, so I learned which brands are good values. These are the acidophilus caps I choose to take every day myself.

First, these are enteric coated, so they will survive a trip through your stomach acid and into your small intestine. By the time these live bacteria cultures make it to your small/large intestines, the coating will have dissolved enough to release the contents. In your intestines, these good critters take up shop, helping to break down your foods. Acidophilus will help eliminate gas and bloating, especially if you have ever taken antibiotics.

Antibiotics kill off bad bacteria as well as these necessary good bacteria. I think everyone should at least take 30 days worth of acidophilus pearl after coming off each course of antibiotics. I learned this the hard way years ago. After doctors really couldn’t help with my stomach troubles despite several prescriptions, I researched acidophilus. Not only did acidophilus make me regular like factory assembly line, I stopped getting sick.

When you constantly introduce good bacteria into your gut, these good bacteria will outnumber any bad bacteria that makes it’s way into your digestive system. The good bacteria wage a daily war to keep you healthy. Just ensuring that your body has all the good bacteria it can handle goes a long way towards keeping you from ever getting ill.

I tried lots of brands. Every manufacturer has a different way of measuring how many live and active cultures are contained in each capsule. I just know that personally Enzymatic Therapy (and several other brands too) works exceptionally well for me. Cheap pharmacy brands are not worth your dollar. These capsules are shelf stable and do not need to be refrigerated, so you can keep them wherever is convenient, and you don’t have to worry about the product getting degraded in shipment.

I do the Subscribe and Save every 3 months, as I know I’ll take these for the rest of my life, and Amazon’s price is better than you’ll find anywhere else. Don’t hesitate to try these. Your health can only improve.

Note for females: these capsules will help you overcome yeast infections and prevent future occurrences if taken regularly. Also look for “non-enteric coated” capsules (like by Natural Factors), which can break down in any fluid, to use as a suppository instead of something like Monistat. This is a healthy alternative to strong fungicides and is very successful in eliminating this common problem. Enteric coated capsules like these pearls will not break down in any fluids and so cannot be used as a suppository.

I had my gallbladder removed when I was 24, I’m now 27 and though the gall attacks being gone is the best relief ever, my body has had the normal difficulties of adjusting to digestion without that extra bile storage. After a recent string of chronic digestion problems, I decided to read up on some solutions for people in my situation. Many people said to try taking probiotics so I gave these a try. I almost immediately noticed an improvement after starting to take them every day. I wish I had known about this before.

As for this product specifically, you take them once a day, any time you want. They’re super small and easy to swallow, and you get a whole bunch for the price.

I heard recently on a science show that studies show mice and people given more healthy stomach cultures (probiotics) were less stressed out than those without. Maybe it’s just in my head, but I really think this might be true. I’ve always been a high-strung girl, but lately I’ve been feeling a little more relaxed about life in general

Great little supplement for those who cannot eat yogurt. It is about the size of a pea, extremely easy to swallow and has greatly helped with my digestive issues.