[DeepSquat]

I'm nearly finished a bottle of Gut Health, and haven't noticed anything. I did the 5 dayX2 cap. Because I haven't seen any negative reviews, I tried to come up with an answer. Are the bacteria susceptible to cold? I live in Canada, and the order that contained the Gut Health took ~1 month to reach my house. Do you think that the cold would have had any effect or does it just not work for me. Appreciate the help

[Steveoph]

I know it's cold up here in Canada, but was the package sitting outside in subzero temps or do you mean just in a cool place? Freezing bacteria can cause death in subzero conditions, but I don't think you capsules froze because they're suspended in oil (Freezing point of olive oil is 4C) .

Perhaps your gut flora was already healthy and robust, and you just didn't need extra bacteria. But like it says in the Sticky at the top regarding non-responders

"Now some people may require a more aggressive frontloading approach with gut health to establish the initial intestinal flora balance and maximize its benefits. In these circumstances i would suggest 3-4 capsules/day for the first 5 days followed by the normal maintenance dose of 1 capsule/daily to sustain effects."

[DeepSquat]

It was not left outside in the cold on my end, however during transport one can only hope. As for the front loading period, its a shame I didn't read the sticky and just followed the bottle
I guess I assumed I would notice some effects later on while maintaining @ 1cap each evening. My fault I suppose.

[dsade]

Originally Posted by DeepSquat

It was not left outside in the cold on my end, however during transport one can only hope. As for the front loading period, its a shame I didn't read the sticky and just followed the bottle
I guess I assumed I would notice some effects later on while maintaining @ 1cap each evening. My fault I suppose.

Are you taking this for general health, immune boosting...or reduction of some noxious flatulence?

Sometimes the pathogenic bacteria are firmly entrenched...sometimes, as mentioned, your intestinal flora are nicely balanced and you can get along fine with jumping right into a maintenance dose.

[DeepSquat]

I took it hoping for a reduction in gas and less of a uncomfortable bloating feeling after large meals.

[dsade]

Originally Posted by DeepSquat

I took it hoping for a reduction in gas and less of a uncomfortable bloating feeling after large meals.

I would say, then, that your intestinal population was highly unfavorable and you might've benefitted from a higher attack dose.

I wish we could address every condition on the label recommendations, but space prohibits anything but what the general population will respond best to.

[DeepSquat]

So perhaps a longer dosing @ 2 caps at the start would be best?

[Trauma1]

Read through this thread bro, tons of great info:

Gut Health

[dsade]

Originally Posted by DeepSquat

So perhaps a longer dosing @ 2 caps at the start would be best?

Actually, I would up it to 3 or 4 caps for 3-5 days, then drop back down to 1.

[Trauma1]

Originally Posted by Steveoph

"Now some people may require a more aggressive frontloading approach with gut health to establish the initial intestinal flora balance and maximize its benefits. In these circumstances i would suggest 3-4 capsules/day for the first 5 days followed by the normal maintenance dose of 1 capsule/daily to sustain effects."

Hey, i recognize that.......

[DeepSquat]

Appreciate it guys