Metagenics Candibactin-AR 60SG

I decided to take this product because I know it's a great company and because of the study by Gerald Mullins, MD of Johns Hopkins that I read about on one of the reviews. It's google-able, so can be found online. I did a microbiome test by Thorne and they found that I had an overgrowth of some bad bacteria and yeast. So, I started taking this along w/some other products recommended by Thorne. [Pre-fiber, fiber, probiotics and prebiotics etc.] The thing about killing stuff in your gut is - it dies and then your body has to get rid of it. sometimes the body gets overwhelmed by the bad guys, even when they're dead. its called a HERX reaction. also google-able if you don't know what it is. so, if you feel badly after taking this product, it could be because of a HERX reaction and not because the product is faulty in any way. the opposite. its doing its job, ie killing the bad stuff. I would suggest starting slowly. 1 a day for a few days, then 2 a day if things are going ok. Also, food grade clay and food grade charcoal are also supposed to help get the bad stuff out. I'm not a doctor or medical professional. do your own research. I do detox baths, either clay + seaweed or epsom salts sometimes w/charcoal. that's a great way to detox because the bad stuff comes out your skin too, and it can get alot out in one bath. So, know that getting rid of the bad stuff in your gut takes a while. it's a marathon and not a sprint. start very slowly, work up to the suggested dose gradually. Since I did the test and have been following the recommendations and taking these products, I feel alot better, which means alot. I still think I have several more weeks to go, I'll get another microbiome test and see what that says. Best of luck!!

Excellent blend and quality.

I found that this, in combination with the CandiBactin-BR, was effective in treating methane SIBO that had proven resistant to antibiotics. See Chedid et al., Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Your doctor (if you can find one knowledgeable about SIBO) may recommend a prokinetic such as prucalopride as a follow up to prevent relapse.

I’m currently lying on my bathroom floor praying the nausea and vomiting will stop. I took 1 pill as instructed & within 15-20 mins was sprinting to the bathroom to puke, and I do not run. I projectile vomited so hard that it also caused a nose bleed. Now everything in my stomach has been emptied so I’m dry heaving and attempting to breathe myself back to life. Also, due to the ingredients the vomit tastes like I swallowed an Italian spice cabinet. Proceed with caution, or a barf bag. Update: dry heaving & vomiting bile worse than I ever have in my life. I’ve now assumed a gargoyle position on the toilet bowl as I physically can’t stand up and I’m too short to kneel and still have the proper downward angle.

Item packed super well. I've taken these before and never got stomach upset. The health benefits of the herbs are what has me coming back.