Is it timed release? I heard if not, effectiveness is destroyed by stomach acid
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If it were time released, it would say on the bottle...I really like this product, and it makes a huge difference when I take them. Very good for regulating the system, and stopping you from bloating.It is hard to find this many strains 10 strain and this many 50 billion in one capsuleOne per day works well for me, especially in combination with a fiber supplement or prebiotics.Now trusted professionals are recommending 100 billion per day. It is very important to have at least 10 strains and up to 14 per capsule. Capsules are best, I do not like tablets, especially in this supplement. I wish Amazon would keep more in stock. If it were time released, it would say on the bottle...I really like this product, and it makes a huge difference when I take them. Very good for regulating the system, and stopping you from bloating.It is hard to find this many strains 10 strain and this many 50 billion in one capsuleOne per day works well for me, especially in combination with a fiber supplement or prebiotics.Now trusted professionals are recommending 100 billion per day. It is very important to have at least 10 strains and up to 14 per capsule. Capsules are best, I do not like tablets,... » Read More If it were time released, it would say on the bottle...I really like this product, and it makes a huge difference when I take them. Very good for regulating the system, and stopping you from bloating.It is hard to find this many strains 10 strain and this many 50 billion in one capsuleOne per day works well for me, especially in combination with a fiber supplement or prebiotics.Now trusted professionals are recommending 100 billion per day. It is very important to have at least 10 strains and up to 14 per capsule. Capsules are best, I do not like tablets, especially in this supplement. I wish Amazon would keep more in stock. « Show Less
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Enteric coatings (for timed release) actually end up harming the potency of probiotics, since the coating attacts moisture, which interferes with the shelf life. Also, if you perform a google search on what enteric coatings are actually made of, you might change your mind about buying ANY products containing them. They may be potentially causing other problems in the body. For best results, put the bottle of probiotics in the refrigerator as soon as it arrives and that helps prolong shelf life. Take the capsule with a meal containing some fat. The presence of food actually lowers the pH level in the stomach, and studies have shown that fat helps to further protect many probiotic strains while in the stomach. For example, a meal containing 1% milk with cooked oatmeal showed significantly higher survival numbers for many strains passing into the gut than vs. just plain water or juice alone. Many brands (including NOW Foods) suggest taking capsules on an empty stomach or between meals. But this is when stomach acid is at its all-time highest, which will obviously destroy more of the probiotics. It is unclear why they suggest the empty stomach approach. Perhaps they mean "immediately right before a meal"... Also, something that is very important to the whole concept of maximizing survival numbers is HOW a manufacturer states the potency guaranteed on the bottle. If it is guaranteed "at the time of manufacture", that is a big red flag, as the level of healthy surviving bacteria after some amount of time will be significantly less than indicated in the Nutritional Facts. So, be sure to look for guarantees of potency "through the expiration date", meaning, the manufacturer has likely added extra microorganisms at production, to account for some of them inevitably dying off over time.
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my doctor asked me to take them and it has done wonders for me! I take them in the morning with my other vitamins.
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They are gelatin capsules, you can pour the powder in a drink(smoothie) if you prefer. Take them with some fat, whole or 2% cows milk is best. The fat decreases your stomach acid and the milk will feed the probiotics, bacteria love lactose and casein. Whatever you do don't take it with tap water or alcohol, the chlorine and alcohol will kill most of the bacteria.
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Neither, in levels from 25-75 and timer in 5 minute increments to 1 hr. It works great, but be sure to replace your electrolytes after using, will drain your body.
730363
It allows for a constant or an intermittent release (every 30 seconds I think).... When it worked. Don't buy it, it's junk.
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I have a bottle in every room - YES it does work although it takes a few minutes to absorb. I also use Calm as an evening beverage and Jigsaw Magnesium pills because they are timed release.
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I use it when I have acid reflux and heartburn. It seems to relieve the symptoms after a short time. K
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I think the answer is yes...this is normal for this particular product. It did not help my gastric reflux, which was the reason I used it..but it did cause me to have an overactive gut! So I know something was in it..but I really don't know what! I personally would not waste my money on this again.
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You'd have to manually reset the timing interval between each dosage. It's not going to automatically recur each time. But if you're okay with that, certainly.
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Time release items are generally coated and are not distributed into your body all at one. Since that is all I know I checked it out on the web. What I learn was that some time released items may not be that great for our bodies. Check out the web for more information. Hope this helps.
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Hello - I use this once a day in the morning on an empty stomache partnered with two Neocell SuperCollagen + C Type 1 and Type 3 pills, as part of my anti-aging skin care. It doesn't upset my stomache and I really love it. I have been using it for close to 4 months now. I am going to be 50 years old in October of this year and certainly don't look or feel it (not to brag). Look me up on facebook - Rubi DePompa - so you can see the results. You can also contact the company. That's what I did, and I certainly do not work for them or receive any compensation. :-)
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There is no indication on the packaging about being time-release. The visible signs of pass-through (excretion) appears to be the same as that for other vitamins.
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Take with a small glass of water-45 minutes before bed time.Time released is the better product-safe ,effective and inexpensive for me.
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Yes, it completely dissolves in all three. You may have to let it sit several hours (or overnight).
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Responding to answer above:Do NOT open and sprinkle on food!! This product is hydrochloric acid and should only leave the capsule in your stomach!! Don't risk damage to teeth, mouth, esophagus, etc...
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We contacted COUNTRY LIFE and the product you received is the same.The new labeling does not include TIME RELEASED but the formula is the sameThe FDA claims there is no legal definition for the time release note to be on the package and COUNTRY LIFE HAS REMOVED IT.You can contact them if you want confirm this informationWe are sorry for the confusionSincerelyHouse of Nutrition
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I think that would effect the time release. Go with another non time release melatonin.
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Not that I recall (used it up). The standard for other brands is that you take one teaspoon either daily or, if you have a stomach condition (ulcers etc.) that indicates the presence of h.pylori, you may want to follow the directions on a web site of taking a teaspoonful about 15 minutes before eating a meal as it has been shown to kill that damaging bacteria according to Australian studies. Thanks for reminding me I need to re-order. This honey has greatly enhanced my digestive health.
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No, just take the whole capsule, it dissolves later on once you've ingested it.