I’ve been recommending spore-based probiotics for years and giving them to my own family. Prescript Assist was one of my top choices because it was clinically validated and several practitioners I deeply respect reported good results with it. However, it was reformulated in 2017 and – although I usually go by the adage that if you can’t say something positive not to say anything at all – I feel it is important to update you about why. Here are my concerns:
1. Limited or no evidence of benefit for the reformulated version – Of the 29 strains used in Prescript Assist’s original formula that was shown to be helpful for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in randomized, controlled clinical trials, only nine are used in the new formula. Of the nineteen new strains are included, most have no or very little clinical evidence supporting their use.
2. Undeclared allergens – In 2018, Magnetic Clay (now Enviromedica) issued a voluntary recall after they learned that their supplier violated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), resulting in the presence of undeclared allergens including almonds, crustaceans, milk, casein, eggs, and peanuts.
Magnetic Clay urged consumers to return the product to them for a full refund, which I respect immensely. Many companies don’t issue recalls for known problems because they don’t want to offer reimbursements, but Magnetic Clay chose to do the right thing.
What I’m Using Instead
Right now I’m using Just Thrive probiotics. In addition to using clinically validated strains, Just Thrive is manufactured in a Certified Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) facility, which is the gold standard for quality and purity.
Just Thrive probiotics are unique in a couple of ways:
- 100% survivability – Unlike many strains which don’t fare well when exposed to stomach acid, Just Thrive probiotics have been proven to arrive in the intestines 100% alive
- It makes antioxidants and vitamins in the gut– Just Thrive contains a strain called Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants/ carotenoids (the nutrients that give red peppers and tomatoes their color) inside your gut, making it one of the most absorbable forms of antioxidants available. HU36 also produces B vitamins and Vitamin K2.
There are other benefits, too. In addition to HU36, Just Thrive contains three other research-backed strains that aid digestion, support healthy bowels, and provide powerful immune support.
My children (ages 1 and 3) haven’t tried swallowing capsules yet, but I believe both would benefit from a product like this. It would be interesting to try! Thanks for the opportunity.
There are some people in my family that have problems with their GI Track and this is something I would like to try to help them out!
would love to try this brand!
I really think this is something I need! I have had issues all my life and have been told that I have a leaky gut. Going to print out information and take it to my Naturopathic Physician so he can see about this great product.
I have had leaky gut for over 13 years and have improved tremendously from doing the microbiota transplant with a friend! Nothing has improved my condition as much as this. Make sure your research also included info re: lectins and phytates. Took me for ever to find this much information. What you find is cutting out the gluten is replace with Brown Rice flour however, this also attaches to the gut wall doing harm. You have to cut out grains but get a list of lectins and phytates.
Everywhere I have called said I cannot have a transplant unless I have c. diff. I have severe leaky gut & nobody has been of much help.
These sound very high grade & helpful. Right now we take premier labs. I’d love to know how these compare!
I’d love to win because this is my go-to brand of probiotics!
I am pregnant and trying to be as healthy as possible. I would love to give these probiotics a try!!!
I’d love to win because these sound like awesome probiotics and I can’t afford to buy them.
Me too! My boyfriend and I have been easing our way into GAPS for a few months because he has no health insurance and some terrible stomach problems. We haven’t really noticed a difference with the refrigerated kind we find at places like Whole Foods, so maybe this is what we need!
I’d love to win such an awesome product!
I have been curious about Prescript-Assist, but neither my Whole Foods nor co-op carry it. Actually, a lot of the supplements I wanted were not there. I’m really working to heal my digestion/adrenal/hormonal function. Thanks for offering the giveaway!
I have been wanting to start a probiotic and haven’t had any idea which brand to start!
I’ve been using Garden of Life Primal Defense, and I just recently heard about Prescript Assist. I’ve been very interesting in comparing them.
This is my favorite probiotic supplement, and I would love to win some!
I’m on my second bottle. The probiotic and Pure Encapsulations digestive enzymes have made a huge difference, especially after antibiotic treatment for SIBO
The more I learn, the more I believe gut health is a critical factor in maintaining optimum overall wellness.
I need all the help I can get!
This product truly sounds like amazing. I hope we can win some! Thank you.
yes gut health is so important!
i am a colon cancer survivor, all about gut health!!!
Would love to win this because I would like to try a new probiotic that has more of the good stuff and no bad stuff in it!
I would love to win this! Thanks and Smiles!
I’d love to up my probiotic intake!
Crossing ma fingers to win a bottle!
I take probiotics on a regular basis….They are very good for gut health! Thanks for this opportunity 🙂
I would love to give it a try!
Would love to try this for I can’t get my daughter yo try my lactofermented carrots:-)
I’ve recently started researching probiotics b/c I think it would be helpful with healing my food allergies. Winning this would be a great start!
I would love to win this to try it with my son with ASD.
I havent tried this product but I’ve found using a D-lactate free probiotic has done wonders for my son with autism. Antioxidants such as vit D and NAC reduce his stimming impulses. Methyl-folate, magnesium and methyl-b12 (injection in his sleep every 3rd night) make a difference too. When I stopped the injections the family members who had been very against me giving him an injection all said that he needed to go back on it since they could see now that they made a big difference. I’m not a doctor and I’m not promoting any products I just thought I’d share my experience. I love my sons quirks, but I’m happy to have found a few things to detoxify him and reduce symptoms that are uncomfortable for those around him, but most importantly him. He’s done so well that his Kindergarten teacher isn’t even requesting aide support for him when he had a year of funding left over! I contibute at least part of his ability to succeed to these safe biomed supplements. On occasion he gets a digestive enzyme and we did remove gluten, dairy, eggs, and soy from his diet but after a year we allow them on occasion mostly because it helps us focus on nutritious foods such as almond/cashew products, ancient grains, non GMO starches such as potato and corn as well as magnesium rich nuts. All the best!
I havent tried this product but I’ve found using a Custom Probiotics D-lactate free probiotic has done wonders for my son with autism. Antioxidants such as vit D and NAC reduce his stimming impulses. Methyl-folate, magnesium and methyl-b12 (injection in his sleep every 3rd night) make a difference too. When I stopped the injections the family members who had been very against me giving him an injection all said that he needed to go back on it since they could see now that they made a big difference. I’m not a doctor and I’m not promoting any products I just thought I’d share my experience. I love my sons quirks, but I’m happy to have found a few things to detoxify him and reduce symptoms that are uncomfortable for those around him, but most importantly him. He’s done so well that his Kindergarten teacher isn’t even requesting aide support for him when he had a year of funding left over! I contibute at least part of his ability to succeed to these safe biomed supplements. On occasion he gets a digestive enzyme and we did remove gluten, dairy, eggs, and soy from his diet but after a year we allow them on occasion mostly because it helps us focus on nutritious foods such as almond/cashew products, ancient grains, non GMO starches such as potato and corn as well as magnesium rich nuts. All the best!
I saw this probiotic mentioned a while back and have been wanting to try it but the price has been prohibitive. Would LOVE to win it!
I’ve been battling candida for 13 years and the probiotic costs have really added up! I’ve never tried this brand before. I’d love to give it a try! Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂
I can’t buy it die to cost right now, but this looks amazing! I’d love to try it.
I’ve been contemplating using probiotics for my family, right now price is a factor. This would be a great way to get started!
I would love to win these I had been wary of taking a probiotic after your post on issues for people with leaky gut but these look ideal will have to check out. 🙂
It would be such a blessing to be able to try these. I suspect my family and I are struggling with Candida or Leaky Gut. I was just recently diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid issue plus an inability to absorb certain B vitamins. The remedies have been really costly so a chance to try this as a gift would mean the world to us!
Needing a good probiotic!
I’m out of my probiotics and need more, but unfortunately can’t afford all of my supplements right now due to economic hardships. I would love to win this!
Would love a chance to try these!
I would love to win this for total health in our family
I’m in the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program and when working with my practice clients I am always recommending a probiotic along with other digestive support. I have been recommending a couple of other brands, but recently heard from Chris Kresser and YOU 🙂 that these are the most effective at colonizing and resulting in more healing. Since you guys are smarter than I am, I am dying to try them to see if I also can recommend when I start my practice!
I’ve been looking for a good probiotic to add to the mix!
My son (2 1/2) and I are starting GAPS and this is the probiotic recommended by a GAPS practitioner…but we cannot afford it. This would be great for intro for us!
Never heard of soil based probiotics was really wanted to try it.
Even went to this web site the other day but it looks like it is for professionals.
I would love to win some of this probiotic to add to my husband’s regime in our struggle to control his debilitating skin condition.
I really, really, really need this so bad. I have suffered with severe digestive issues for years. They are so bad I have this unnerving fluttering in my chest. I have had a complete cardiac work up and found no issues. I KNOW it is stomach related because I have the most issues when I feel gassy or like my food is undigested for hours. I have been diagnosed with IBS with constipation but I know there is something more than that going on. My sister suffers from the same issues and she was diagnosed with gastroparesis. Would be a blessing to win and give this a try!
From the year 1997- 2010 I was under the impression I had IBS…I was even diagnosed by a “Specialist in the late 90’s who confirmed this impression. The symptoms were severe enough that I had to retire as school bus driver 🙁
In March of 2010 I was in n the hospital with very painful spasms in my belly/abdomen.
Tests such as a vaginal ultrasound revealed a twisted colon. Emergency surgery was performed that evening to temporarily in untwist the colon and get my system thoroughly cleaned out before performing the major surgery to remove 3 feet of my colon. I could have died if it had burst! I owe my life to Jesus, and my adult daughter, whose threat that she’d never speak to me ever again, if I didn’t get to the emergency room!
I pray you received thorough tests! God bless you!
another great product!
Very interested in trying this probiotic. Trying to find a good probiotic.
I’ve been trying to do some gut healing and this would definitely help.
We have been searching for a really excellent probiotic for awhile. It’s hard to find something affordable though…so it would be great to win some!
Thank you for this opportunity!
I want to win to get healthy!
I’ve never been sure what is the best probiotic to take, these look awesome and I’d love to try them.
I’ve been looking for a good probiotic! Thanks for all your wonderful posts.
We’re currently taking GutPro, but it has no SBO’s! I’d love to add this into our GAPS regimen.
I’m really trying to live much healthier & have read a lot about how probiotics are key to better health. I want to get the best there is.
Would love to win this! Thank you
This may be what I’m missing… I have had almost all these symptoms for a couple of weeks on and off, would love to win this and get back on track!!!
I’ve been taking Dr. Mercola’s probiotic and haven’t been sick (like a cold/virus) my entire pregnancy! I’ll definitely look into these as I am not brand loyal and a beginner.
Would love to try:)
This looks wonderful …. my holistic internist just suggested a good probiotic and I am almost done with the one I have, would LOVE to try this!!
Thanks! 🙂
I want to win this so I can give them to my little 1 yr old son. Starting out life with good gut flora makes such a huge difference!
I’ve tried BioKult, but really, I haven’t been able to tell a difference when I take them or don’t. Just mentally feel better. Would love to try these.
These look great.
I just started taking these a few weeks ago and I WANT/NEED more!!!
I have so many health issues-this would be a good place to start to peel away the meds.
I’ve heard good things about Prescript Assist via Chris Kresser so I would love to give it a try! My whole family needs it!
I would love to try this since I have just begun my mission to heal my gut and so far the other probiotics I have tried did not live up to their promises.
Thanks so much
DD is taking these, and would love to win a bottle to get ds started on them.
must. have. prescript assist!
These helped me stay healthy when I was in Haiti! Can’t afford to buy more right now, so I would love to win some!
These are great!
I would love this for my whole family but especially both of my preemie boys who had to be given antibiotics during their NICU stays.
ID LOVE TO GIVE THESE A TRY. WITH MY FAMILY NOT HAVING AN INCOME RIGHT NOW WE WOULD LOVE TO WIN THE GIVEAWAY SO WE CAN STAY HEALTHY WITHOUT THE MONEY RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY!!
I would love to win because I am pregnant and we have a toddler…ever since my toddler was a baby and “got an ear infection” we’ve been using probiotics. I fell for that whole doctor bit and used an antibiotic and she had been sick ever since…she has hardly been sick in 2 years since starting probiotics! This would be great to help out with the expenses since it seems we are always buying FCLO, probiotics, or something! 🙂
I’d love for my daughter to try these. She is having lots of vomiting and stomach pain issues. So this might help her to heal.
I am new to probiotics, and the more I learn the less I know lol. This one sounds really cool though, and I would love the chance to try if for myself!
I’m a big fan of Prescript-Assist probiotics!
I would love to give these a try. But, mu hubby could use them even more… He has such gut issues. Hopefully these would help.
We are firm believers in probiotics, but I have never heard of this brand and really liked what I read about it and would like to try something new!
I’ve been looking for a great probiotic! This would be absolutely amazing to have. 🙂
I have been looking for a good Probiotic and needed someone to reccomend a good brand. I am happy you did and hope I win.
Looking for a new probiotic!
I’m getting ready to start the GAPS program and this is the probiotic that was recommended to my by our local practitioner. I’d love a free bottle!
Would love to try this! I am a big fan of probiotics, but havent ever tried this brand. 🙂
Thanks. I’ve been working on healing my gut for 20+ years. Probiotics and cultured foods have been a huge part of that recovery.
We’re preparing to start GAPS, and this sounds like the probiotic we need! I’d love to win this.
My father’s doctor just recommend that he take this! Would love to be able to give him it as a gift!
I’d love to win I have such a bad stomach/digestive system! I’ve lost my gallbladder and appendix and have been so inflamed/pain since and it’s been 3yrs! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
My gut was wrecked because of the chemical our water company uses to ‘clean’ the water (chloramine). After 10 years, I am still trying to ‘fix’ it– I have seen a huge improvement since I have started using prescript-assist which was recommended by my GAPS practitioner.
Our family is going to start GAPS soon and this looks like a great option for a probiotic!
for improved gut health!
I’ve been considering SBOs for some time now and am thinking this might be a great time to try!
Right in the middle of a serious round of gut healing. I could use all the help I can get!
Im hoping this probiotic can work…because most dont do a thing for me. Plus, I cant eat any fermented foods because of histamine problem, so this will help get in new strains! yeah!!
I’ve heard of this brand from Chris Kesser. I’m always looking for an effective Probiotic. The last one I tried was Bio-Kult. It’d be great to see how I fare with this one.
Thanks for a giveaway only health-nuts would love 🙂
Hey! awesome blog! Just want to receive the giveaway to tell other people about real food and how it can change their lives!
I would to try these!
I’ve tried the “other brand” you referred to and always wondered why it didn’t work for me. Now I know. I would love to try this one and will even if I don’t win!
Would love to get a high-quality probiotic for our family, since so many have been shown to be questionable!
I want to win so I can try these out. Thanks for the giveaway!
I been wanting to try PrescriptAssist for awhile, hope I win!
I’d love to try some of this. I’m on the hunt for a good probiotic.
This probiotic looks incredible!
I’m currently 17 weeks pregnant and have been looking for a brand of probiotics I can trust. 🙂
Would love to try this. Thanks for the chance!
These look like a great product and they are affordable…which is a great plus. 🙂
Recently got this for my hubby who has the beginnings of colon issues. Hoping to bolster his flora and intestinal resilience. I’d love to try it too but since it is spendy, him first.
My 10 yo son is currently on two antibiotics for pneumonia. It’s the first time anyone in our family has taken those nasty drugs in years, and I hate it. He will be drinking kombucha, kefir, and eating lots of yogurt, but he needs all the help he can get!
I’m completely out of probiotic supplements so this would be a fine win!!!!
I would love to win these, ive been considerng going onto GAPS, but i cant afford to buy probiotics for my husband and me.
Would lovvve to try this, I use biokult
Looks like such a great product! This may help me so much…..been struggling for years with gut issues. Thanks for the opportunity and good luck to everyone!!!!
I really want to try this!!
Would love to try these!
I’ve been taking Prescript Assist for about a month, and it seems to be helping with my digestive symptoms. I’d love to win a bottle because it’s expensive.
My husband could use the boost.
Have never heard of this! I’ve been taking Immuprobio probiotic that are bile resistant strains and I really noticed a difference, but I’ll have to check these out.
I would love to try this product!
Would love to try these probiotics – SBO’s
I’d love to win so I could try them out!
I’ve never tried probiotics before because they are so expensive, but I would love to!
Heather, thank you for this Giveaway! What I am curious about is how does this differ from GutPro (which was a past Giveaway)? Do you have a preference for one over the other? Thank you!
Prescript Assist and GUTPro are the two probiotics that I have in my kitchen right now. They’re totally different because GUTPro is a lactic acid-based formula and Prescript Assist is a soil-based formula. I try to eat fermented foods everyday, but when I get behind I supplement with GUTPro. I also try to get outdoors a lot but I take Prescript Assist a couple of times a week because I don’t have a garden or fertile tilth to dig around in 🙂
Thanks for clarifying that, Heather!
This stuff is expensive, I’d love to win it!
I would love to try this!
would love to try this!
I would love to try some new probiotics, I’m not sure if the ones I have now are working!
Would love to try this brand. It’s a challenge to get supplements when one is gluten and dairy free and not consuming gelatin.
Thank you for your very informative site. I have been thinking about starting some probiotics, so I would love to win this prize!
You convinced me last night to try soil-based organisms. Today, my 4 year old daughter and I both ate dirt. 🙂
Awesome giveaway and a great product!
I would love to try this out and see how it stacks up to my regular probiotic. I’m intrigued!
I just ordered Prescript Assist from Amazon for my daughter who is having major digestive issues right now. She has had numerous blood tests and we are still waiting to hear results. Her doctor recommended a probiotic, so I began researching right away to find the best one. What a coincidence to see your contest advertised on Facebook. I’m crossing my fingers!
I’m healing rheumatoid arthritis through diet, and restoring gut balance is a key step in the process. Like you, I make my own fermented foods, but would love to round it out with some SBO’s.
I would love to take this product! I take antibiotics every day (therapeutically) and it wreaks havoc on my system. This sounds like it would be great!
We all need it!
I would love to score a bottle of these for my family 🙂
I’m trying to get pregnant and working hard to get as healthy as possible– these would be a great addition to my preconception diet!
I’m pretty sure my youngest daughter suffers from leaky gut, and I know myself and the other kids need a little more gut support since we don’t eat fermented foods every day.
I don’t eat enough dirt, but I do try! I would love these!
I just ordered the cod liver oil from your other post and I really want to order this too, but being a SAHM we don’t have the extra funds right now. I’m also battling pcos and I’m trying to get my body back into its naturally healthy state now that it’s almost been a year since having my daughter. Thank you for your blog, I’m learning so much!!
I would LOOOVE to try these. I have tried PLENTY of other probiotics and am curious to see if this one will work well with me!
We’d love this. I’ve been looking for a better probiotic option to supplement our ferments.
I suffer from a couple chronic illnesses and want to do everything I can to get my body back to optimum health.
I have never tried this brand of probiotic before – I take them all the time for leaky gut!
Every other probiotic gives me horrible die off. Would love to try this one!!
I think this is what I need right now, would love to win. Thanks!
Would love an opportunity to try this brand!
My son needs a dairy/soy/gluten free probiotic and they are hard to find and expensive!!
Love this. This is the one we use.
I want to win this to better my health!
I want this for my wife!!
It would be amazing to win these probiotics. I currently use a brand that’s milk based, and I just can’t afford a better brand right now.
I have taken many rounds of antibiotics through my teens and twenties and unfortunately have needed to take 3 rounds of antibiotics during this pregnancy, which has been very upsetting. I’m sure my G.I. tract could use some serious help. This probiotic sounds wonderful.
would love to try this product….sounds amazing 🙂
My husband is in desperate need of some gut healing. I’m trying to get to eat more whole foods, but it’s a slow process. This will help tremendously! Thanks for the giveaway!
I think we are going to start GAPS so this would be a great supplement to that!
I want this because my husband needs this to help him.
I would love to win to try this out! My son has severe brain injury and I try to give him the best diet I can. Thanks for the opportunity.
Really want to try these!
I could use more healthy bacteria in my gut!
I want to win this because I’ve been working so hard on healing my gut but am still really struggling. I think this would help!
I am presently on the search for a new probiotic supplement. I’d love to win this one to give it a try!
Great giveaway! Thanks! I need more probiotics.
I’d like to win because it is a great chance to see if I like it before purchasing.
Do you take probiotics while you are pregnant? I was told not to take probiotics while I am breastfeeding, because of the toxins that can be potentially produced in my breastmilk? What do you think about that? I do not think I agree.
I’d like to try them.
Would love to try these!
This brand is also highly recommended by Dr Carolyn Dean.
I didn’t see it listed, but how many CFU per capsule?
Health and wellness!
I’ve tried these before and I would to use them again!
I’d live to win bcuz I have IBS.
So, I just read all about this stuff this morning. I’m sold, I need it now! Only problem is I just convinced my husband that we could afford to buy fermented cod liver oil. So now I have no money for this! lol. I’m a biology student and have worked with some of these microorganisms, and some very similar to the ones here. Needless to say I am very excited to try this product, and this seems like my chance! THANKS!!!!!
Soul based probiotics! Actually take up residence in your gut!
Would love to win this to help me and others in my family with health and irregularities.
Thank you for sharing this product!
I would love to win this for my daughter and myself. I almost bought it on Perfect Supplements with the Village Green Network membership discount, but I opted to stock up on my Green Pasture’s products instead. I couldn’t afford both. I’d be wonderful to win. 🙂
I would love to try them!
I am in need of some good probiotics bad! I am still recovering from antibiotics from almost a year ago!
We consume probiotic daily.
My gut SUCKS. I have terrible eczema and digestive issues (food goes in but doesn’t come out…) and the only way I can solve this is through probiotics in some form. I’ve tried fermenting vegetables but mum is an absolute clean freak and hates me leaving out vegetables without the lids properly shut for more than three hours, and we don’t have access to raw milk because it’s banned in Australia. Having probiotics in a pill would make life SOOO much easier, so that my eczema would go away and I wouldn’t feel so bloated all the time!
We are new to real fooding – have the kombucha on the way, still need kefir, probiotics, and cod liver pills :-). Thanks for the opportunity.
Very intrigued by the soil based probiotics. Would love to give them a try!
I would love to try this brand, I have been looking for a good one!
i would love to win! I’ve been working to heal my GI for five years now and still have a ways to go. I’d love to try this brand; I’ve mostly used ohhira’s with good results. We’ve not had money recently for probiotics 🙁 so I really want to win this one.
Very excited to try these…hopefully! Been battling breast and baby thrush for 3 months despite every effort to stop!!!
This is a great one to win!
About to start Whole30 and could really use a good probiotic to help heal my digestive problems, and like so many others, I don’t currently have the money for probiotics in my budget…
A real and true probiotic, this product is so needed!
I would love to have a chance to try such a fantastic product. Been looking for a new probiotic recently! Thanks for the opportunity!
would love to win to improve our health!
Thanks for the chance to try this product!
My husband is using Biokult right now and we are suspecting he’s having issues with it lately. Would love to switch to this brand!
Would like to try this brand.
I’d love to win! I’m obsessed with finding the perfect probiotic!!
Probiotics are a tremendous aid to the gut and brain.
I would love to win this. Probiotics keep your gut healthy and happy.
I’ve been doing a whole series on probiotics and I have heard about this one. i would be very interested in trying it. Thanks!
I’d love to win so I can try these out and recommend them to future clients.
I would love to win this – I just started taking probiotics so this would be great!
I have been wanting to try this product!
I read about the benefits of soil bacteria over a year ago but I didn’t know a good brand to try. I have a daughter with serious gut issues and would love to try this!
Curious as to how Prescript Assist compares to Gut Pro. Bacteria/servings/money.
They’re totally different. GUTPro is a lactic acid-based formula, whereas Prescript Assist is soil-based. I try to eat fermented foods every day, but when I get behind in my kitchen I take GUTPro. I also try to get outside a lot, but I am still working to establish a garden so I can’t say I’m getting a lot of good microbes from productive soil. For that reason I take Prescript Assist.
As someone with Crohn’s disease I NEED a good probiotic!!!
great giveaway. Would love to win to get rid of eczema.
I would love to try this brand!
I’d love to win & try this on my probiotics rotation! 🙂
I would love to win, because I know my family’s gut health could be so much better…and probiotics are expensive!
Very intrigued…hope to win it to try it!!
I would love to win because my gut could use a lot of tlc. Thanks!
This kind of probiotic is new to me and I would love to try it. Thanks
I would love to try this, but I would really love to get my husband to try this!
Have a child who lost her appendix-where good bacteria is stored and she needs this every day! It’s hard to get and I would love to give this to her.
Would love to try this! We’ve been juggling numerous brands for so long and haven’t really found one that makes a noticeable difference!
I would like to win because we are looking for good probiotics.
I would love this for my husband. He needs some good probiotics!
DYSBIOSIS is a huge problem for me right now, I have had too many abx in my former Lyme protocols.
How many millions and/or billions are in each pill? I couldn’t find that info anywhere. It’s something I’ve been told to look out for regarding these types of products..
It has 145 million CFU per capsule – however, it cannot be compared to CFU’s in lacto and bifido based probiotics where massive numbers are required the majority die during manufacturing, storage, stomach acid, etc, etc.
i would love to win because my digestive system needs some help!
Would love this opportunity to try something new. I have been spending a LOT of money on probiotics and it has lead me to a whirlwind of confusion. One day, I will figure it all out.
Just this past week I HAD to take anti-biotics 🙁 and yesterday I started to look into the best probiotic to start taking to rebuild my gut, and I came across this one, and now today there is a giveaway!! It couldn’t be more fortuitous than that,
Would love to try them!
I would love to try these!
I really need this stuff to get my gut health in order before trying to have another child (and trying for a VBAC).
I need to win because my son and I have lots of food allergies. He has autism and we have struggled with his gut balance for years. Keep switching probiotics and don’t see the improvement the price should guarantee 😉
Can’t tell you how good these sound to me! Yea!
I would love to try this brand as I am not happy with the current brands I have tried.
WOW! What a wonderful product!!!!!!! I have shared it on Facebook and I plan to pin it as well. I know several people who will be interested in this. 🙂
PA is an AWESOME product! Would love to win a bottle to help keep our guts happy! 🙂
Looks like a great product! Would love to try it!
My son has autism and one of his supplements is quality probiotics. Currently we’ve been using Klaire’s Detox Support, which we love. However, I’ve read it’s important to rotate them, so I’d love to win so he can try these and see how they work for him. High quality probiotics are very important, and it’s clear these are high quality!!
i want to win because i just started a protocol to heal my gut amongst other things and the prescript assist brand is what i was prescribed to use. this will definitely help me!
This would be amazing to win!!!
I’d love to check out this brand 🙂
Would love to try them!
I would love to give these a try!
I need more probiotics, and these look compelling! Would they be safe for my one-year-old?
this is fascinating. I’d really like to try this; I’ve been building up my gut flora with kombucha, milk kefir cheese, homemade kimchee and ginger bugs, but i’m afraid to eat dirt i find outside; there are too many chemicals everywhere. maybe after a few years of building up the soil in my garden… i’ll get more brave. for now i’d love to try this.
Very interesting. Would love to try them.
I am out of my probiotics and don’t have money to buy more right now
I would like to win so I could try this for my family.
I have been wanting to try this product for some time now.
I want to win because I need this! I need to be more regular, I know TMI but it’s true!
Thanks for the info. I ran out of BioKult & am looking for a new supplement.
I am always trying to be healthier and do better by my body, but do not always have the money to get things. I would love this to help me out!
Would love to try this!
My entire family needs a healthy dose of probiotics, but its not always budget friendly. I would love to win this!
would love to try this out. i really don’t understand how the rafflecopter works. wish you would use a different entry system.
I would like to try this!
I am on a limited income but have heard so much about pro and prebiotics…have you seen the prices?
I would love to try these and compare this brands price with others…perhaps they are more reasonable 🙂
Excellent giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity…crossing fingers
i would love to give these a try!
am working on health/wellness right now and this would be a great addition
I think I want my whole family (my sons and my parents) to try this!
I would love to try this brand, I am always looking for one that works well.
I would like to win these probiotics because I have been wanting to try probiotics for a while now, however I have not been able to determine the best type to take. This looks like a good one, so I would love to win it and start taking it!
I was about to order Beeyoutiful.com’s Ultimate Defense when I saw this. I love their product, but free is great and I’m open to trying new brands. Sounds great!
I have been wanting to try this product. perfect timing!
always looking for a good probiotic!
would love to try this!
Working on health and fitness this year and getting into a routine which included probiotics!
I have been suffering with IBS my entire adult life; I would love to win this awesome probiotic! Thanks for the opportunity!!
This sounds amazing! Would love to try it out!
We are gonna try to start having a baby and I want my body to be in tip top shape and I know this will help get it there! The other day when you posted the link about this stuff I seen it and was amazing at how much sense it made! I have kept the tap open for a bottle of it for days. And even tho I know we can’t afford it right now, I kept the tab open to day dream about getting it (I know sad lol) and I have also shared it with friends so anytime I need to copy and post the link for it, it’s there 🙂
Having digestive issues, i would love to try this.
This might be the product that would help heal my gut/heartburn issues. I’ve been taking acid reducers for a few weeks and have 2 more weeks to take them and been wondering what probiotics to take after that. Sounds like a wonderful product that might help me!!
I have years of digestive troubles that i have been trying to manage with a whole foods diet, I feel better, but i know i need a really super probiotic and i have yet to find one. I also now have a 3 month old baby who seems to fair much better when i do take probiotics. Since i am currently not working and with no mat leave as i work for myself i cant afford these, but this would be a great way to try and then i can purchase once back at work and can afford them 🙂
I am really hoping this could be an answer to years of trying to heal.
I was just in the market for a new probiotic!
I have never tried soil-based probiotics before and am sensitive to lactic acid so I would love to try!
It’s probiotics, who wouldn’t want to win? We take them regularly.
I may have to resort to antibiotics for my daughter if her toe infection persists. I will need a good source of portion probiotics to follow.
I would love to try a great probiotic!
This is so cool! I am not currently taking probiotics other than food form, but I think this sounds amazing!
I would love to try this!
I work hard to get pro-biotics through our own fermented food. I would love to add this to the mix
Would be a great product to try out! Thanks for offering everyone a chance to win!
I’d love to win this probiotic for my son who I just put on the GAPs diet because of dyspraxia. We can’t really afford a good probiotic right now and this would be great to help jumpstart him.
I would like this for my son.. who is always has nausea and I think this would help more tan the yogurt I give him
Looks like an excellent, quality product. Thank you for a healthy & generous giving! ~H<3~
Mrs. Crunchy Castro here
I must win these.
Could use this!
Been looking for a new probiotic!
I would love to win this! Probiotics can be so expensive and not even a really great brand. I have a family of 6 so it is even more expensive to constantly have what we need. This would help me out immensely!
Thank you! Would love to try this.
I’ve started taking these recently and they’re making a difference in my digestion!
My daughter definitely NEEDS these! I hope we win 😀
this would be a great support to my pregnancy!
Hubby & son are finishing a round of antibiotics & would love to rebuild their systems!
I have been looking to start taking probiotics and would love to try these!
I would love to try a different brand of probiotics!
Thanks, MommyP, for offering another wonderful product as a giveaway! I use Biokult and Florastor, and have been wanting to try Prescript Assist for a while. Thanks for the chance.
Just finishing my 1st bottle of Prescript Assist and I’m feeling *much* better than I was. Will continue taking it but, it would be nice to be helped out financially by winning your giveaway.
Would love to win this.
I’ve been wanting to try this product!
This would be great to try! Thank you!
Looks good. I hope I win.
Oh I really need this as I sit here typing and my stomach is churning and making funny noises…..get ready to run…….Please I really need to win!!!!!!!!!HELP
I read the article in the NYTimes by Michael Pollan–definitely have wanted to eat more dirt since then. My babes (13 months and 4 1/2) both have digestive issues–likely from my sad gut flora. I would love to try this to see if we can improve!
I have been wanting to try this!
We all need to win in my family, we’re almost out of our current batch of Bio Kult, and they’re not doing the trick!
I’ve been wanting to try these probiotics for some time now! I really hope I win this…
We recieved a sample of this when we ordered Ancient Minerals magnesium spray, and I would really love to try it more long term 🙂
We haven’t been taking our probiotics lately… this will help more =)
Since starting GAPS intro last week I’ve been looking into high grade probiotics to speed healing. So good to have your opinion on this one! True medical grade probiotics are hard to find.
My son and I would greatly benefit from this because we have severe candida, leaky gut, and gluten intolerance.
Thank you for all the wonderful information you provide on your blog. I feel fortunate to have found it. 🙂
Have tried others but they don’t seem to work well. Would love to try this one! Has a lot of good reviews.
I’m ‘leaving a comment’ for an entry, as I’m very interested in making these a part of our dietary habits. And Thank you for doing all the work & research to bring us this info, and then to offer a giveaway!
On a different note…I love your giveaways (and even moreso your super informative and entertaining blog posts), but I’m often not sure what to do with some of the entry fields in your giveaway forms. Like the one that says to check out the product’s link above and then there’s an empty box- I assume I should put my e-mail address in it, but I just thought I’d kindly suggest that with a few of those different entry options, there might be more info on what to fill the boxes in with.
Thank you again! 🙂
I love giving my family probiotics and this one sounds amazing!
As a student of acupuncture looking to specialize in digestion, I’d love to be at the forefront of any resources I can!!! Would love to give this a try and compare!
I would love to try this to help get my gut flora in balance before I get pregnant again.
I would like to use this to help bring help to my families gut flora.
Thank you so much for this chance to win, and for your great post. I’ve been reading The Maker’s Diet, which recommends SBOs also, so this was a timely post.
I just found out I’m gluten intolerant and realized that has been the cause of all my problems. These probiotics would help me restore my gut health!!!
I would love to win!
Thank you for the opportunity to try this probiotic! Just visited a holistic dentist for some dental issues with my 7 year old. This, in addition to some other options including those listed by the Weston Price Foundation, could help him.
I would love to try this! I know probiotics are great for you and this one sounds amazing!
I’d like to see if they help my daughters eczema and my ibs symptoms and my hubs psoriatic arthritis.
Would love to win some soil probiotics!
I need probiotics to help my gas!
I so need this. So do most of my 9 grown siblings!
These sound amazing.
These were recommended by a GAPS practitioner who did a talk for our local WAPF group. I’ve been wanting to try them ever since. I suppose if I don’t win I should just prioritize and give them a try. Fermented foods are great but I think my kids and I need a bit of an extra boost.
I’ve never tried a soil based probiotic before. I like that it doesn’t have to be refrigerated.
I have never tried a soil based probiotic, and would love to give it a shot for my SIBO!
I’ve never tried a probiotic supplement before. Plus, my husband isn’t huge on trying to get his probiotics through food, so this would be great for me to be able to give him!! 🙂
Yay! Always love a new product to try!
I’ve been dealing with IBS for about 15 years now and the only thing that seems to help is probiotics. I don’t think the probiotics I’m currently taking is as good as this one so I’d really love to try it.
This sounds like an amazing product! I would love to try it!!
would love to win this because this brand is awesome!
My Mom told me about these, and I’m so excited to see it on your blog! Would love to try it to benefit my newborn nursing baby and myself!
Just moved out of the country with the military where I am not sure I can get raw milk and my family could use the extra boost to stay healthy.
Probiotics are so expensive and I need more good ones!
I would love to try this probiotic! I really like that it doesn’t have the allergens that I need to avoid.
I would LOVE to try this probiotic. I’ve tried several of the “good” ones with pretty dismal results.
I want to win because my family needs these probiotics 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway! I have 5 kids -one is diabetic and 2 others have food allergies – so we just cannot get enough of these!
I’d love to try it for my GAPS clients!!
We would love to win this!! Need it so much!
Thanks for the chance!!
This looks like a great product. I’ve been wanting to find a good probiotic.
Sounds awesome! You always have great contests.
would love to win these!
Probiotics sound great!
Probiotics sound great!
We’ve been using GIProHealth for years but something not needing refrigeration would be awesome!
Never heard of this version. I want it. Then I am going to get my local health food store to carry it. Sounds better then any other version.
I’d be so interested to try this for our family.
I’ve been looking for a good brand
Sounds like a great product!
I’ve been using probiotics for years and I’d like to give these a try.
I have been wanting to start taking a probiotics but am not sure witch one would be good.
Love SBOs!
Lyme Disease here. Probiotics make such a major difference. I’m interested in trying these. I’ve never tried SBO probiotics but I’m a believer that probiotics make a huge difference.
I’ve been using Garden of Life Primal Defense and I never heard of this brand, would like to try!!
Used this several years ago and loved it. I forgot about it. I would love to try this again,
I would really like to win because I have been wanting to try a soil-based probiotic for a while now.
I am trying to be more natural in our lifestyle but don;t have extra money for stuff like this, and would love to try it!
My friend has a nursing 8 month old who is having a round of antibiotics. She’s dairy sensitive. What’s the best way for baby girl to get some good probiotics in her system? If mom took these, would the benefits pass to baby? could a capsule be sprinkled on some pureed food?
Thanks!
Beneficial bacteria does transfer to baby via breast milk 🙂
I was just thinking about trying to get a good probiotic! Thanks!
I wonder if this would help with a sluggish gut?
Would love to try this!! I have digestive issues and have tried other probiotics but not been very happy..
I’ve been on the lookout for a really great probiotic supplement and would love to try this one!! They sound really great.
I would love to win this! I think this probiotic would be helpful in healing mine and my son’s guts!
May have to buy these no matter what to round out my post-chemo healing.
Would be cool to try this out. Seems legit. Thanks for hosting this giveaway. ~Peace, Love, Happiness
Our family is trying to lead a healthier lifestyle and we’re focused on healing our digestive systems. This product sounds really promising!
I’d love to win this!
Would love to try this product to see if its superior to what i have taken 🙂
I would love to try these out.
I would love to win this. My daughter is in need of a good Probiotic.
would love to win!
This looks like a great product that all my family members could use!
Not only to they sound awesome, they seem to be easy to digest. Something for the whole family!
Would love to get more good probiotics in my husband’s diet, and this would be a great way since he dislikes fermented foods!
We really need to start probiotics but I always hem and haw about which one. Would love to try this brand!
These look really good. I would love to win!
Sounds like a great probiotic!
I’m trying my best to increase my gut flora! I’ve struggled with mild tummy troubles and GI issues over the years – probably due to the vast amount of antibiotics taken in the past. I’d love to try this out!
would like to try these ones, we usually only drink kefir and eat sauerkraut for probiotics
I love this stuff…I can tell a difference when I don’t take it 🙁
My girls have just started going to a new doctor who has prescribed they get started on a probiotic. They of course suggested another brand that is easily found at pretty much any grocery store…I’d rather use and pay for something that’s gonna do us some good!
I would love to win this! I use bio kult but would love to try this brand
I would like to win the probiotic because 1.) we just ran out of probiotic and 2.) my husband has had IBS and we have changed to a real food diet, but would love to continue the use of probiotics!
Definitely want to improve my GI function!
have tried lots of diff brands and read lots of mixed reviews. would like to try this one!
I would love to win this, its sounds like it would work A LOT better than what I have been using! Thanks!
Would love to try these!
We need some good probiotics. There are 4 in our family that have GI issues:-(
I’d like to win these probiotics because I desperately need to get my gut flora back in shape…I’ve not used probiotics before and most of the good ones are really expensive…would love to not break the budget trying these. If they work…I might just be able to get my husband to take them, too. I think his gut flora needs more help than mine…
I’ve never tried this brand. Hope I win!
I would love to try Prescript Assist because I have been looking for a new quality probiotic!
I would love to win to try out this brand of probiotics!
I want to win because I think this would make me feel better. Thanks!
I would love a strong probiotic!
This is what Ive been looking for! Would be so grateful to win! Thanks!
I’m pregnant and really need a good probiotic, but am very tight on cash, so need to win!!! THanks!!
I would love to try this!
Thank you!
I would love to start taking this!
These sound amazing! I’m always looking for really good probiotics to rotate through. Thanks!
what easier way to try something new. We’ve done probiotics before, but haven’t been consistent- didn’t notice positive results. Perhaps this different formula will work better!
I am just beginning my real food journey and would love to defray some of the “startup costs” so my hubby doesn’t want to wring my neck! Also I am a huge probiotics food girl. My tummy and intestine seem to be a week point for me.
I would LOVE to try these!
My husband has bouts of IBS ..I want to see if this might help him.
I was wondering if these are safe for children, and if so is the dosage the same? I’ve tried searching, but can’t seem to find that anywhere. I did see on Prescript Assist’s site that they are “for adults.” Just wondered if you knew. Thanks!
Came across this article today on yahoo.com –> http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/are-probiotics-new-prozac
Heather, I am interested in trying this probiotic for my 3 year old. I am trying to feed him and supplement in ways that will boost his immune system. My question is that I have also read there may be concerns about SBO’s being pathogenic and ” taking over” the gut including the good bacteria housed there. Do you have any thoughts on these ideas? Thanks. I love your blog and respect your opinions.
Hi April, first off I would like to say that I am not a healthcare professional and cannot give advice regarding specific situations. Personally, after looking at the research I’ve concluded that there is a huge difference between endospore forming organisms and “spore forming” organisms. Prescript Assist contains only endospore forming organisms, which according to the manufacturer are inactive in the body. They wait until they are expelled to do their thing.
Do you take GutPro Probiotics as well as the Prescript Assist Probiotics? Do you feel the two are compatible or is Prescript Assist the only probiotic you take? Thanks!
I only take GUTPro when I fall behind on making fermented veggies – they’re what I usually rely on for LAB’s. I do take Prescript Assist on a regular basis, though.
Can you tell me how to make fermented veggies?
Would these work instead of BioKult probiotics or to be used in conjunction with them? I’m looking for a good probiotic to take on GAPS.
I was wondering if this was ok to take while pregnant? I have currently been taking a different brand of pre/probiotics and it’s almost gone. I’d like to switch to something more organic/natural. I read about another brand that causes serious diarrhea for a few days and didn’t want something that “violent”. I was hoping to find something a little more gentle. Thank you!
Hi Liz, I can’t say what anyone else should do but I personally chose to take it while pregnant.
This is a wonderful product. We are now using this in our home. Though I do have a question for all of you – have you found a probiotic (that does not need to be refrigerated) that your children like to take? Someone recommended Rainbow Light’s gummies. Any suggestions? Thank you and best wishes all!
Hi there, may I ask what probiotics you are giving your children? I am looking for something that does not need to be refrigerated. We parents are taking this product, mentioned above, but I am wondering about gummies like Rainbow Lights.
Thank you and best wishes Mamas!
I was wondering if you take a prebiotic with this?
I do not see it in your pantry list anymore does that mean you no longer recommend it?
Your current pantry list does not include this. Is this still the best probiotic you recommend?
Not sure if the author still recommends this product but it should be noted that since she wrote this blog, Prescript Assist has been reformulated. Kris Kresser previously recommended it, and no longer does so. I don’t take it any longer.
https://store.chriskresser.com/pages/prescript-assist-announcement
Is it safe for a 8 months old baby?
Probably a great product and I’d try it for my son who has autism had we not found one that has corrected his gut issues, is d-lactate fee and even though it has a higher upfront cost, it’s a fraction of the cost since it lasts at least 6 months. Plus ours is a powder. I keep the one we have in the fridge but it can remain at room temperature for up to 2 weeks while maintaining 260B /g on date of expiry. I don’t want to appear like I’m promoting any brand but if you google d-lactate free probiotic it should come up. It’s also ships to Canada!
Heather – you don’t mention whether spore based probiotics such as Thrive are suitable for pregnant or lactating ladies. I’ve read that they are not, but am curious as to your thoughts.
That’s a great question, but unfortunately there’s no one definitive answer. Some people say they are totally fine and even beneficial during pregnancy/lactation, while others say they’re not. Like most probiotics and other supplements, the label simply says to consult a physician before taking them if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. My takeaway from that is that the answer depends on a persons individual situation and health needs, and that a conversation with a practitioner is best for determining what’s appropriate.
I am not getting paid for this comment, but I wanted everyone to know that I have tried and currently use Just Thrive Probiotics. They have been the best probiotics I have ever tried, and I have tried everything from the generic to name brand. I have never seen any probiotic clear up my skin and help with constipation like this one does. I cannot say whether it helps with leaky gut or not because I have not technically been diagnosed with that, but I have nothing but rave reviews for it. I actually joined their subscription service because I was so impressed. I give it to my children also. Just open a capsule and put it in their water for them to drink. If you have not had any success with a probiotic yet, I highly recommend you try Just Thrive.
Thank you so much for sharing recipes.Great blog!!!
very informative thanks for sharing.
Good thing you stopped taking Prescript-Assist — turns out that a testing facility confirmed that the product contains 10 ppm of Lead in 1 Gram!!!