Dr. Tobias Deep Immune Probiotics & Prebiotics, Dual Action Digestion & Immune Support with PreforPro Prebiotics & Delayed Release Spore Forming Probiotics for Women & Men, 60 Capsules, 30 Servings

Tl;dr: I purchased this product in hopes that it would help my STREP THROAT. It worked. This product contains a virus that destroys bad bacteria. Didn't even know that until I started taking it. Keep reading below..Probiotics is one of those new ages terms that gets thrown around at nearly the same frequency as "thyroid problems" and "adrenal malfunction" (which is complete and utter BS BTW). Most products that contain probiotics get destroyed by stomach acid and never reach the places they need to anyways. I'm a highly educated person, a business owner, with multiple degrees--to say that I like to learn and understand is an understatement. I like to research before I buy. I took a chance on this product, and I'm happy I did.I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH STREP THROAT:I waited it out for nearly 2 weeks. Since I don't have insurance (ef the affordable health care act bunch of freakin' monkeys over there). My neck was sore and tender. I was bed ridden for the first 4 days (which never happens to me ever). After the 2 week mark, I decided I better get down to the doctor and get tested, it could be serious. Went in and him cash to do a mouth swab and run the test. Sure enough. Strep Positive.I told the doctor, "thanks, all I needed to know.""Don't you want antibiotics?""Mm.. not really"I'm not suggesting other people disregard their doctor's advice. I just didn't like the idea of taking another round of antibiotics. There's many peer reviewed studies by scientists out there that describe the damage that antibiotics cause in your gut and other organs. I took this Deep Immune thing for 4 days straight and strep gone. Appetite was back. Energy back. Unbelievable. But.. I somehow reinfected myself. Found out it was my toothbrush, did it again but instead finished the whole bottle. 6 weeks later, strep hasn't come back.DID YOU SAY VIRUS?Here's the interesting thing, I stated above this product contains a virus. Yes, you are infecting yourself with a virus when taking this. On the back of the bottle you'll see PreforPro: 3 different Myoviridae and Siphoviridae. Google these. They seek out harmful bacteria and pierce the cell walls of that bacteria and injects itself inside. Once it has control of that bacteria cell, it starts to manufacture most of itself. Pretty cool.OTHER EFFECTSAfter taking this product, I did notice less cravings for junk food and more cravings for healthy food. Some increased energy and well being. I think it's subjective, because I believe it's still undecided whether probiotics have any lasting effects. This product does have spores that grow inside your intestines, but I don't know if those are sustainable after you stop taking this. The food craving stuff has stuck, don't notice much of a difference as far as motivation or energy. Your gut is said to control a major portion of that type of stuff.Anyways, great product. I'd buy again. A+++

I have had severe digestive system issues...ulcerative colitis, duodenal ulcer, colonic inertia/lack of peristalsis...most of my adult life, starting over 40 years ago. Finally, 14 years ago, most of my large intestine was removed. Although this solved some issues, it seemed to create others. My ability to digest and absorb foods properly to get the nutritional benefit was greatly diminished and since the surgery, I have suffered years of sub-par health. A few months ago I bought some digestive enzymes and started using them daily. (I had not discovered the Dr. Tobias line of products at this time, so these were not Dr. Tobias brand enzymes...they will be next time!) I didn't notice any improvement, but I knew this would not be a "quick fix", since I had been digestively compromised for so many years. Then a few weeks ago, while trying to think of anything else I could do to support my digestive system, it dawned on me that my intestinal bacteria were probably totally out of whack from all the trauma and medications my digestive system had endured over all these years. I researched and decided on DEEP IMMUNE OPTIMUM PROBIOTICS by Dr. Tobias. When I received these, I immediately started taking them as directed and after two days got really, really sick...I mean like bedridden for 3 days! My body felt totally fatigued and toxic! LUCKILY, I am very much aware of the Herxheimer Response which happens when the body is detoxifying and the released toxins (bad bacteria) are being killed off and released faster than the body can eliminate them. This response just means the Deep Immune is doing its job, killing off bad bacteria and replacing it with good bacteria. Don't let the Herx Response alarm you, as this would probably not happen to most people, but I had such a HUGE load of bad bacteria, that it brought on the Herx Response. After my body finished dumping all those toxins, I STARTED FEELING BETTER THAN I HAVE FOR YEARS! I will continue to use DEEP IMMUNE and intend to switch to Dr. Tobias brand of enzymes as well. I will be receiving a free bottle of this product from the company, but writing a review is NOT a requirement to get it. I just wanted to let people know that this product is probably a good addition for everyone's general health, but it can also be life changing for some people like me.