For daily digestive and immune health.* Formulated with researched probiotic strains to help support your digestive and immune health.* Contains a plant-based prebiotic blend of chicory root and gum acacia fiber as a food source for good bacteria.* Formulated with the doctor-preferred probiotic strain for regularity.* †† One capsule multiple benefits — that’s the Fortify promise. (††Based on an IQVIA ProVoice survey of Primary Care Physicians, HOWARU® B. lactis HN019™ is the Doctor preferred probiotic strain for Regularity as compared to other strains in leading Probiotic brands, 52-week sales MULO, ending 8/13/23; August 2023.*).*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Marzipan (comprador verificado) –
Don’t Buy Unless Refrigerated
This Primadophilus Optima has the strongest count of good bacteria that I’ve been able to find. I use a full capsule as a starter for yogurt. It makes delicious yogurt in the Salton Yogurt maker.5/13/10 I am amending this review because the latest batch I received was not refrigerated when I inquired with Amazon, therefore it loses its potency and makes this a waste of money. Not Nature’s Way’s fault as they aren’t selling it here. Don’t buy unless you are certain the vendor is refrigerating it. According to Nature’s Way the product should be refrigerated by the seller and in this case the vendors here are NOT refrigerating it. I would NOT recommend buying this. According to Nature’s Way, “Primadophilus can be out of refrigeration for a few days without losing the potency. We add extra cultures to allow for the product to be out of refrigeration for shipping and manufacturing. But for long term storage in order to hold the potency the product should be stored in the refrigerator.”That being said, do NOT buy this expensive probiotic unless you are certain its potency is assured. I love the probiotic but will only purchase from iherb now as they assure that it is refrigerated and I’ve had good luck with them.Also, Amazon’s customer service was excellent in this matter and they took care of this for me…
particulate matter (comprador verificado) –
My opinion…
I have bought this probiotic…but haven’t taken it yet. Natures Way is NOT listed in the probiotics currently covered by ConsumerLabs.I have used another less expensive Nature’s Way probiotic.I do think probiotics work…but I think you need to take them for a few weeks to a month to see some real lasting effects. It also helps to avoid too much sugar or fruit and maybe even grains…due to yeast issues.It is difficult to know which probiotic to buy and which is effective….and cost-effective. I tend to go with the enteric coated type….though some species of bacteria can survive stomach acid.Will be looking for a cost-effective probiotic for maintenance use.This particular probiotic MIGHT be a good one to start with….depending on how difficult your gastro issues are.
whoamI (comprador verificado) –
Primadophilus Optima is alive! More variety and quantity of probiotics.
update: Jan 12, 2010 I got an email from amazon.com that my subscribe and save on Primadophilius Optima is canceled because they will not carry it anymore :-(. Called Nature’s Way, the manufacture, and they plan to continue making the product. Highly recommend those who love this product to contact amazon.com on your opinion. Amazon has the lowest price and highest quality.——————————–Decided to get probiotics to help my digestion, and choose Primadophilus Optima because it has 14 different strains and 35 billion CFU, more variety and quantity than most yogurt (danon (2-3), stoneyfield (6)…etc). Lifeway’s Kefir has 12 strains 7-10 billion CFU, but I don’t like the kefir taste. There are a lot of overlap of probiotic types between Lifeway and Primadophilus Optima.Bought “Primadophilus Optima” 60 vcaps on Jan 2011 from amazon, arrived promply, with expiration date of Jun 2012. Verify that probiotic is good by breaking open capsule, and stiring the power into a cup of milk. Curd after 8 hours at 70F room temperature. Very satify. Will buy again :-)Lifeway’s Kefier (7-10 billion CFU) from their website:* Lactobacillius Lactis* Lactobacillus Rhamnosus* Streptococcus Diacetylactis* Lactobacillus Plantarum* Lactobacillius Casei* Saccharomyces Florentinus* Leuconostoc Cremoris* Bifidobacterium Longum* Bifidobacterium Breve* Lactobacillus Acidophilus* Bifidobacterium lactis HN019* Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFMStoneyfield yogurt, from their website:* Lactobacillus bulgaricus* Streptococcus thermophilus* Lactobacillus acidophilus* Bifidus* Lactobacillus casei* Lactobacillus rhamnosusDanon Activa* Bifidus Regularis® Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010 (Patented)* 2-3 others…Primadophilus® OptimaL. casei-108; B. longum-135; L. acidophilus-122; L. plantarum-119; L. rhamnosus-111; L. rhamnosus-114; B. breve-129; B. bifidum-132; L. lactis-136; S. thermophilus-110; B. infantis-116; L. bulgaricus-137; L. salivarius-118; L. helveticus-128
Biff JobCannon (comprador verificado) –
Excellent Product. Does not require refrigeration during shipping
I was taking Sustenex, which, though pretty good, seemed to be hit or miss.I began looking for a broader spectrum probiotic, and found this one. I like several of Nature’s Way products, and decided to give theirs a try. I noticed a difference within a few days of starting 2x/day usage (figured I’d double up to start with). My digestion seems to have improved, and I have much less bloating during the day. It will likely take a few months to see if I feel differently overall, but for now, I’m pleased and sticking with this probiotic.On the refrigeration during shipping issue that seems to crop up all over the Internet – According to the manufacturer, it does not require refrigerated or cooled shipping. Here’s the response I received directly from Nature’s Way:”Thank you for taking the time to contact Nature’s Way®, a Schwabe North America(tm) (SNA) company, with your question about our product Primadophilus ® Optima.Your question was regarding if the product ships refrigerated. No, these are not shipped refrigerated.While many environmental factors can impact product quality, we take special care to formulate products that remain safe and effective from the time of manufacture, during shipping, and throughout product shelf-life.In order to assess the impact of temperature on product quality, a temperature study was conducted during the summer of 2009 on one of our refrigerated probiotic brands – a worst case scenario. Shipments were sent via ground service to various destinations with an average transit time varying from 5-10 days, including weekends.Testing determined that the claimed potency of the products was not compromised during the few days of transit, even in the elevated heat and humidity of the summer months.I hope this information is helpful for you. Feel free to contact me again with any other questions or concerns that you may have. Please visit our website at […] or […] for more valuable information.SherryCustomer service specialist”I hope this is helpful to others.
Griffon (comprador verificado) –
Excellent for my health conditions.
I get laryngeal thrush because I am diabetic and asthmatic. I also have to take a single 10 mg prednisone on rare occasions for severe pain because I am unable to take NSAIDS. This will cause thrush to start in my throat. If I take a daily Primadophilus Optima and then take a couple extra when I feel thrush start, I can avoid having to take a course of yucky meds for it. This product has helped me manage to stave off a really unpleasant condition and really unpleasant meds. I also eat yogurt every day, but it is this probiotic that fights the thrush when I feel that tickle in my throat. I have not had to take an antibiotic that causes thrush to see if extra doses of this probiotic would help.
Brad G (comprador verificado) –
Took the doctor’s advice
This product (previously called primadophilus optima, now called fortify optima) was recommended to me by my doctor, and I have been happy with it. I tried other probiotics, which were somewhat helpful, but I sincerely think this one is noticeably better than most. I have been using it daily for a number of years. The main benefit I have found is that I used to find that certain foods were difficult to digest, or did not sit well with me, and this product has allowed me to eat many of those foods again without the digestive difficulties. So, though it is a bit pricey, for me it has been worth it. I would probably say to try it for a few weeks or maybe a month, before deciding whether it makes a difference for you, as you don’t necessarily notice the benefits for at least a few days.
Kenneth G. (comprador verificado) –
Cost
Good product
Lisa (comprador verificado) –
Good Brand
All came as it should be.I like this brand with 15 strains!