– MultiSpore® Plus Probiotics, 120 Capsules, 4 Month Supply, Bacillus Coagulans Bacillus Subtilis, Spore-Based, Digestive Enzymes, Prebiotic Inulin, Vegan, Gut Balance, Love Life Supplements

I have been taking probiotics for years and while I know they made me feel slightly better than times I didn't take them, the cost/benefit ratio just was not in my favour... until I tried these 20 days ago. As someone with autoimmune disease/s (endometriosis, hashimotos) and going through peri/menopause I have tried lots of different diets and supplement to try to alleviate inflammation and the associated symptoms, hence why I have been taking probiotic for years. But I am also very sensitive to casein (dairy protein) and have had to be careful which probiotics and digestive enzymes I take. Over the last couple of years I have experienced new allergies and reactions, seemingly out of nowhere. I know that histamine intolerance is well documented in menopause and autoimmune diseases and my most recent research on trying to calm histamine release and dumps brought me to spore probiotics, specifically Bacillus Coagulans & Bacillus Subtilis. These are known to help with high histamine / histamine intolerance and are being researched to aid MCAS. After 20 days of use. 1 a day, I can honestly say that there is a noticeable difference. My evening face flush/hives is calming, not gone but less painful and I know that spore probiotics can remain in the gut for 21-28 days so I am hoping the benefits will continue and hopefully progress. Fingers crossed. The addition of inulin (prebiotic fibre) and digestive enzymes is good and potentially welcomed but for some people with high histamine the addition of inulin may be problematic. As anyone with an autoimmune disease knows, there is a lot of trial and error with diet and lifestyle and there are so many variables and no easy fix (no fix at all!) but after years of buying excellent quality, expensive probiotics ... I wish I'd found these sooner. For me they are not perfect but better than the usual types which often contain dairy and may not survive stomach acid. These may seem expensive but this is for a four month supply and they seem to work better, therefore more cost effective. I was surprised at how small the capsules are and as such, should be easy to swallow if you have difficulties. I keep them in the fridge out of habit, but these do not need to be and therefore will be much more stable for travelling too! I suspect that we'll be seeing a lot more spore probiotics in the future, simply because they seem to be superior absorption with greater gut stability than the old kind.

Great product. It solved my digestive problems I had for years; I am so happy! I add this daily in my foods by opening the capsule. I would recommend this multispore.

Excellent product. Keeps my gut healthy.

I started making Milk Kefir 18 months ago after having some digestive problems linked to a course of antibiotics taken after a knee operation. It helped in sorting out the problems and I have continued to take the drink daily. The benefits of taking probiotics are well documented and they have been linked with; balancing gut flora which helps to prevent and treat diarrhoea, heart health, helping with allergies such as eczema, weight loss and boosting the immune system. Most people these days do not get enough probiotics in their diets and gut flora can be damaged by too much sugar in our diets, too much alcohol and stress. I have trialled the Lactospore capsules for a month, stopping the Milk Kefir production. The bottle contains three months supply, one a day, and each capsule contains a billion bacteria which is generally considered to be a beneficial dose. As when I started with Milk Kefir, there was a period of adjustment with some mild “digestive turbulence” for 3-4 days. After that, I can neither see nor feel any difference when compared with the Milk Kefir. The big advantage of the Lactospore capsules is the convenience. Making Milk Kefir is a bit messy and time consuming. It needs refrigerating and batches do vary in taste and composition. If you are travelling or away for a weekend, you need a means of keeping it cold. There can also be issues for those who are lactose intolerant or just don't like milk, although many find that there is no problem. The Lactospore capsules do not need refrigeration and the bacteria, Bacillus Coagulans, are not harmed by acidic conditions in the gut. For the sort of busy lifestyle where getting effective quantities of probiotics in a measured and convenient way is difficult, the Lactospore capsules will be an answer.

I've tried a number of different probiotics for my IBS and acid reflux. A lot of them can have the adverse effect of antagonising the situation and causing brain fog or other side effects. I actually rate this product quite a lot. It seems to have drastically settled my stomach and mitigated my acid reflux, which I think is testament to the bacillus coagulans strain that it contains. I've only been taking it for 3-4 days so far, so it's maybe a bit early to tell, but initial signs are very promising. Obviously, IBS involves a number of factors such as stress and overall diet, so it's not going to be an outright cure but it certainly helps to diminish symptoms.

For the price not sure how good these are. I had a stomach operation and they told me to take enzymes for digestion. This was not the best I ever had to be honest.

I've had a weak digestive system for many years, prone to bloating and inflammation, usually when eating wheat foods. I eat beneficial foods such as yoghurt, kefir etc and if I avoid bad foods, wheat and eat "perfectly" I'm fine. However, socialising and eating out is real life - I fall off the wagon now and again accepting I will just need to suffer symptoms and discomfort until I eat perfectly again. I bought this, took it for a few weeks and it seems to have strengthened my system. In fact, I ate lots of heavy foods and wheat, with symptoms reduced by 90%! I decided to really push it as I felt so well (!) and ate pizzas, what foods I usually avoid, no yoghurt etc for 2 weeks straight and I was amazed that I had so few symptoms. I think shows that this survives in the gut as I take it with coffee! I'm very happy and will definitely continue to take this. Thanks for such a great product that really works for me.

Best probiotic I have ever used. My overall health & digestion improved within a week of this product.

These are working fine for me, I'm low FODMAP and was recommended a spore based probiotic. They, unfortunately, and a strong scent to them that I'm not very happy with every time I take them. I enjoy the fact that I only have to take one pill, that's the best feature of these ones.

Doesn't really help

Not sure how it works for others, but it’s not suitable for me. I maintained my daily routine without any changes before and after using it, but I quickly developed bloating symptoms. At first, I didn’t associate the bloating with this product, which led to persistent bloating throughout the day, even when I wasn’t eating. I had to take simethicone just to function normally at work. I have now stopped taking this probiotic and am seeking medical advice.