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Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic: My Thoughts After 2 Weeks

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Tim and I have been taking the Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic every day for the past 2 weeks (check out my original post on #digestivehealth here, if you missed it). I thought I’d tell you about our experience and what I have (and haven’t) noticed while taking these pills.

1. The pills are quite large. To be fair, they contain over 5 billion live probiotic cells when they are made. So bearing that in mind, I suppose the size is reasonable!

2. I personally am not noticing any changes with how I’m feeling, but I am also not the person in the family who has digestive issues.

3. Tim has been problem-free since taking this product, and that is really exciting to see. We both think that Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic is keeping his intestines happy, and that is keeping Tim happy!

Moving forward, I will likely stop taking this as part of my daily regimen, but it is something I would take with me when traveling, for sure. Tim is going to continue taking it since it seems to be making a positive difference for him.

If you or someone in your family has Chron’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome or just suffers from an easily upset stomach, I would recommend this product based on the results Tim is seeing. Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic is sold at Sam’s Club and retails for $28.88, which gives you a 3-month supply of the product.
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias.  All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own. 

What’s a Probiotic? Why Should I Care? #DigestiveHealth

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Do you know what a probiotic is? I seriously didn’t until I had Darah and was advised by her doctor to get some for her while she was taking antibiotics.

A probiotic is good bacteria that normally lives in your intestinal tract and helps your body process everything without any trouble. Probiotics are found in yogurt with active cultures, which is what makes yogurt a really awesome food to eat on a regular basis. However, if you are sick and taking antibiotics, then the level of probiotics found in yogurt is not necessarily enough to replace what the antibiotics wiped out. That’s when a probiotic supplement can really come in handy.

In addition to being helpful during times of sickness, probiotics are also a fantastic thing to have on hand for people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Chron’s disease.  They are also especially handy to bring with you whenever you are traveling and will be experiencing food and water that is different from what you normally eat and drink.

My family is going to be trying out Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic for the next few weeks and will be letting you know about our experience. I’m personally interested in trying it out for overall digestive health, as I don’t care too much for yogurt, personally, and so I know I’m missing out on all that good bacteria my body could use. My husband does face some digestive health problems (nothing that has been diagnosed, though), and I am very curious to see if he can tell a difference in how he feels after using this product for 2 weeks. I hope it makes a difference for him!

If you are interested in trying out Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic for your family, it is available at Sam’s Club.

Disclosure: This post has been compensated as part of a Social Shopper insights study for Collective Bias. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.