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ProBiota Bifido - Histamine Reducing Probiotics for Mast Cell Activation Disorder and Histamine Intolerance -

9/28/2017

26 Comments

 
This is not a sponsored post, and I did not receive this item for free. I bought paid for it myself, and have been using it for over a year. This is just an informative post and my honest review.

If you struggle with Mast Cell issues or Histamine issues in any capacity you have come to the right place. Whether its MCAS/MCAD, chronic allergies, high Histamine level overload, Histamine Intolerance, or anything in between, it is a very real issue which plagues a lot of people in the chronic illness community. I myself have struggled with chronic food and environmental allergies which then spiraled into Mast Cell issues creating high levels of histamine. Some Doctors called it Histamine intolerance, other Doctors called it Mast Cell Activation Disorder. Either way it was wreaking havoc on my life and very difficult to control.

It took me a long time to learn that some strains of bacteria are actually histamine PRODUCING, and therefore some probiotics on the market could actually be adding to my full body inflammation instead of helping. I am someone who struggles with G.I issues and digestive difficulties, so taking a probiotic is an absolute must. However, I started to notice that I wasn't tolerating certain brands of probiotics well at all, but I wasn't sure why. This is when I began to do some research and I learned a lot of interesting things about how probiotics and histamine go hand in hand.

There are strains of good bacteria which are histamine producing, and the top culprits are: Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus reuteri, and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Many of these are most commonly in yogurts, and yes you guessed it.. probiotic blends.

There are also strains of good bacteria which are histamine reducing (called histamine degraders), and those include: Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifido, Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus plantarum.

So, what do Histamine degraders do? These strains of bacteria actually reduce histamine levels in the body. For one they do not actively create histamine like other bacteria do, and they also eat up histamine (degrade it).

After extensively researching about this topic I learned about a probiotic blend called ProBiota Bifido. This blend only contains 4 stains of bacteria, and all 4 are histamine reducing strains.
Supplement Facts ProBiota Bifido Histamine Reducing Probiotic
Another thing to note with ProBiota Bifido is that it does not contain any Lactobacillus strains. This is because some individuals are sensitive to Lactobacillus, primarily because of it creating D lactic-acid which can lead to D-Lactic Acidosis. This occurs when the body is unable to get rid of the D-Lactic acid sufficiently, mostly commonly occurring when the digestive system is impaired in some way or overloaded (by eating too much of the strain). D-Lactic Acidosis is seen in children on the autism spectrum disorder, and some other health conditions can be more prone to struggling with this issue. The build up of D-Lactic acid can create neurological symptoms and be very problematic for some. So, I am very happy that ProBiota Bifido does not include any in their blend.

I began taking this blend over a year ago, and it has been the only probiotic which I have consistently tolerated, loved, and never had one issue with (which is saying a LOT because I tend to be highly sensitive to probiotics). In fact it actually helps to calm symptoms in the gut, and even outside of the gut (such as inflammation) due to its histamine lowering ability. It is absolutely incredible stuff. I have long struggled with digestive issues and other GI issues, and this strain keeps me well balanced.

If you struggle with any similar issues with Histamine or Mast Cells I encourage you to give this blend a try. I could sing it's praises 100 times over. It has made SUCH a difference in my life, in my symptoms, and in my tolerance of every day life. I do not know where I would be without this stuff.

It doesn't need to be refrigerated (per the bottles instructions), but I do keep mine in the fridge just to be safe. A bottle of 60 caps lasts me 2-3 months (depending on how often I take it), and it's about $45. That might seem pricey to some who take probiotics which are cheaper, but TRUST me on this one. If you share these issues which I talked about above it will be worth every single penny. And if you are just someone who has had issues with almost every probiotic you have tried, give this one a shot before you give up.

You can buy this online right HERE, and I would love to hear any feedback from anyone who has tried it. You can read the reviews on Amazon, they are all echoing my same sentiments. Probiota Bifido is histamine reducing magic in a bottle! I also want to note that for those who have colon pain, IBS, or some IBD's (Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis) then you can use this blend in a probiotic enema for some relief. It bypasses the stomach acid that way and gets the probiotics rights where it needs to go. This is a method a lot of people I spoke to have used and say they had great results with, so it's just some food for thought! 

xoxo,
Christina
I paid for this item myself and have given all my own opinions and shared my own experiences. This post is not sponsored in any way shape or form.
26 Comments
Gretchen
11/13/2017 02:46:14 am

I found this super helpful and I am struggling with a Mast Cell disorder and it seems like I need a probiotic due to some of the issues and symptoms, but I am always nervous about taking anything because of the terrible reactions that I have encountered to foods, medications, supplements, etc. However, the link you provided takes me to a probiotic that is by the same company but NOT the one you pictured and described, just FYI.
Thanks for sharing.

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Christin
11/13/2017 02:57:08 am

Thank you so much for letting me know! I must have clicked on the wrong link, so I appreciating you letting me know. I will fix it now!
But I'm the same way as you with mast cell issues and being so sensitive to everything. I'm always cautious to try anything new and I'm especially sensitive to probiotics. If you do give it a try please let me know how it goes for you! It might help others who pop by this post too :)

-Christina

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Sabine
4/11/2018 04:12:20 am

Thank you SO MUCH for your recommendations!!! Will try this product because I have not been successful with a lot of supposedly good probiotics (even the old version of VSL3). Btw have you tried Micromax? xxx

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Christina
4/11/2018 05:27:00 pm

Hi there! I hope this can be helpful to you, I can't possibly sing it's praises high enough! I haven't heard of Micromax, is that also a probiotic?

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T.J.
5/9/2018 03:48:53 pm

I greatly appreciate your review of this product, but I have one question. You encouraged people to read the Amazon reviews, which I did, and they were very encouraging, especially from those who suffer from histamine intolerance, but one individual pointed out that this product has inulin which is bad for Sibo, which many Histamine sufferers also have, I being one of them. Being that Seeking Health also makes a specific probiotic blend called Histamix Probiota, I am wondering why you would not recommend that blend, and if you have any experience with it, and why one would be preferable to the other? Thanks.

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Christina
5/9/2018 04:42:08 pm

Hi there! I haven’t tried Histamix, it might be a newer product, I’m not sure! I struggle with SIBO myself and have truly never had an issue with the tiny amount of inulin during the years. However everyone is different so if you don’t feel comfortable with it then trying that alternative is a smart idea! If you try it and love it please come back and let me know! And if I ever give it a try myself I’ll definitely update this review!

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Eric
7/3/2018 01:01:38 pm

Hi Christina,

Thank you so much for your post. I have a bottle of that on the way. I’ve been struggling with histamine issues. My question is, have you tried any other probiotics at all that worked for you or was it only the pro biota bifido? Thank you for all your informative posts

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Christina
7/3/2018 02:11:21 pm

Hi Eric! I hope it will be very helpful for you! In the past years I had 2 tough boughts of c diff and during that time I took VSL (the original version) and although it wasn’t great for histamine issues it was incredibly potent which I needed for the c diff infection. So in a sense I had success with that for doing what it needed to do, but when I tried to take those probiotics post c diff I always felt like it didn’t sit well with me. I would have to skip days and pulse doses and I couldn’t understand why it wasn’t feeling great to take, which is how I learned more about probiotics and how they cause histamines!

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Angela Hayden
8/30/2018 07:07:14 am

I have just bought some after reading about it on another histamine intolerance website. I have just been "diagnosed" as histamine intolerant, so everyday's a learning curve. Can this product be taken abroad - I go away to NY in next week and want it for when I am away as I know access to a lot of what I currently eat will be difficult.

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Christina
8/31/2018 02:46:04 am

Angela,
Hi there! I hope it ends up being very helpful for you, and I completely understand how it’s all a learning curve at first!
You should definitely be able to take it abroad. It’s not a liquid so you can pack it easily in a carry on or your main luggage. Good luck on your trip, I hope this helps you enjoy!

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Edwina
12/5/2018 12:19:02 pm

I was looking for some personal reviews on this product because i am having some potential struggles with it.. I have MCAS and am super sensitive. My nervous system pretty much rejects everything new but I was cautiously optimistic for this product. Basically my mucosal lining is inflamed a lot now after each histamine reaction which causes pain all over my back and chest, so I wanted to take this product to see if I could calm the mucosa down and stop the vicious cycle. I started it 7 days ago. In that time I have taken about 1/5 of a capsule per day. It sounds ridiculous but I am so reactive I knew I had to go slow. If I am going to react to something i usually will in some form, within 3 days. By day 4 I was feeling much better. Pleasantly surprised. Mucosa had calmed down, digestion better, less reactivity but after day 4 i have steadily gone downhill. Those things are still good but I feel weak and incredibly sick most of the time. My limbs feel weak, almost poisoned and this is not like me. I even feel like i have anxiety in my limbs if that’s possible. Almost jittery. I don’t want to blame the ProBifido but I haven’t changed anything else. I am so disappointed. I just wanted to see whether anyone else had had such an experience? I am wondering whether it is the bifido strains ability to create hydrogen peroxide or something...I do believe this is truly an excellent product and I know I am the exception not the rule but it would be great if anyone else can share any effects they have had to see if I can make sense of this and figure out a way forward. Thanks so much

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Christina
12/5/2018 04:01:59 pm

Hi there! I’m so sorry you are feeling so crummy. I understanding having to start slow, I’ve actually taken 1/8 or 1/16 of a capsule before because I would rather be cautious since I tend to be sensitive.
I think what’s happening is that you are having a herx or die off of gut bacteria and the toxins are making you feel crummy. When you introduce the good bacteria they crowd out and kill off things like yeast (Candida) and other bacteria in the gut. If you google Candida die off or SIBO die off you’ll find lots of info. I would recommend backing off for a day or two and focusing on detoxing a bit. Then perhaps go back to only every other day or as slow as you need to go to avoid feeling a die off.

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Melody
12/10/2019 07:13:28 pm

Hello! I recently started taking culturelle which has the lgg strain that causes lactic acid build up. I started researching further after I developed severe anxiety after taking it. At first I thought it was a histamine response but I don’t have stomach pains or any other classic allergy symptoms. After reading this I think it would be due to the lactic acid build up. But my question is why does the build up occur? What are common reasons being unable to eliminate it. Thanks I’m advance for any input you may have.

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Samantha Langdeau
5/17/2020 09:38:19 am

What's the difference between ProBiota HistaminX (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773SY1X2/ref=emc_b_5_t) and ProBiota Bifido which you describe here? Can it be given to a 70 pound, 9 year old child with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and histamine intolerance?

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Christina
6/11/2020 04:16:34 pm

Hi there! Probiota bifida only has 4 strains, where as HistaminX has 7. Some people with mast cell/gut issues can be quite sensitive to too many strains, so that's why I recommend the probiota bifodo. And yes, you can safely give it to a 70 pound child. I would start slow if they are sensitive, maybe half a capsule first.

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Jeanne
6/19/2020 06:10:42 pm

Thank you for sharing your research. I've been tested for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, but it comes back negative. However, I'm positive that this is an issue for me. Have taken some pro-biotics that have made me very anxious, so glad to know the reason why and just ordered this product. Will let others know if it helped! Also, had Lymes for a year and a half without a correct diagnosis 30 years ago and was left with allergy issues from that point on. Sad to find others, but thankful as well. I need to network more. Keep posts coming!! Doctors have dismissed me issues for too long and are finally starting to hear me. Just don't know where to find qualified help, though, for the MSAC. Onward....

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Araceli
1/13/2022 01:15:00 pm

What dr did you see ? Allergy specialist? What test did you do to check for mast cell?

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Mike
7/21/2020 03:10:19 pm

Christina, thanks for your willingness to share your stories, successes, and resources. Very helpful in so many ways.
Question - you mention the probiota bifido enemas which is something I've been considering (have been doing regular coffee enemas for 2-3 months now and think they are very helpful). Can you provide a little more instruction on that?...specifically, do you do a regular water enema first to clear your gut and prep for the bifido enema?...How much water do you use with the bifido enema?...How many capsules?...How long to hold it in?...Any details you can provide on amounts, process/timing, etc....is very much appreciated.
Congrats on finding greater wellness in recent years...its apparent that its been hard-earned, and sharing your experiences in doing so is VERY helpful.
Thank you

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Christina
7/23/2020 01:40:28 pm

Mike, Hi there! Yes of course! I’m actually working on a blog post now where I detail it a bit more in-depth, but what I do is this: I will do one water enema first that I don’t keep in for more than 2-3 minutes, it’s just to prep things. Then I take an 8oz plastic enema bottle and fill it up about halfway with warm water and put 1 capsule of ProBiota Bifido in it. I make sure that water is NOT hot, but just a bit warm so the probiotics stay in tact since this probiotic specifically is refrigerated. I then do that enema as a retention enema. So I will usually do it before bed and just go to sleep or rest so that it stays in place. Since I use such little water it pretty quickly absorbs and doesn’t irritate the colon the way larger capacity enemas do. You might want to start with 1 capsule and work up to what works/feels best for you!

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Mike
7/24/2020 05:53:21 pm

Thanks so much for your prompt response Christina, have been reading over your website over the last week and really appreciate all the info you have put out there. The info on the supplements is very helpful. This is kind of a broad question...but is there a specific protocol you recommend as it relates to lyme healing, immune restoration, etc...that details supplements, amounts, etc...?

Fedy
8/11/2020 06:39:42 am

Thank you SO SO much. I was going through the worst period of my life ... I had been taking garden of life probiotics (horrible blend and they were also ridden by salmonella outbreaks in 2016 but I was unaware). My gut issues escalated over 3 months to the point where even after stopping the probiotic I couldn’t drink ANY food except apples and rice without migraines, chest tightness and inability to breathe. I thought I was seriously mental! I gained weight too... I was diagnosed with MCAS ... I don’t even know how I came across your page but thank you! Only a week after using this supplement and I have zero symptoms.

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Steve
8/19/2020 10:21:29 pm

Thanks for the information.
I’ve been struggling with histamine issues, and have used a few different brands of probiotics and nothing made any real difference. I have been using the gcmaf yogurt kit from gcmafproducts.com for a few months now and its been of real benefit to me. Kids are now drinking it too. Start small and work up to larger amounts daily.

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Belinda
9/15/2020 04:46:10 am

Just discovered the histamine issue. Who’d have thought!
My chiropractor put me onto this (expensive) brand as a means of addressing immunity and leaky gut issues. Not quite the same but maybe relevant to someone, so thought I’d park it here

https://approvedvitamins.com/product/megasporebiotic-microbiome-labs-megasporebiotic-60-s/

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Belinda
9/15/2020 04:58:42 am

Just very excited to have found that the same company make a histamine blocker! Expensive but might tell you without medical testing whether histamine is an issue for you. Knock it out of the equation and see if you do better. “Seeking Health Histamine Block”

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Shivani
9/18/2021 11:38:51 am

What's the best time to take the probiota bifido? Breakfast?

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Araceli
1/13/2022 01:16:45 pm

What dr does one go to to get checked for mast cell? What test can you they do?

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