Essential Blend Probiotics, a dietary supplement from Jigsaw Health, is a high-potency probiotic blend that helps maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora. Helps balance the immune system with a guaranteed minimum of 25 billion active, friendly bacteria including patented L. acidophilus DDS-1. Better quantity and quality of “live, active cultures” than yogurt or kefir.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8 out of 5
25 of 26 (96%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Probiotics
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I live on this stuff!,
January 18, 2007
By Angiefrom Chicago, IL.
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I have been taking probiotics for about 1 yr. and I can't be w/out it now! I've noticed a big difference in my skin, I don't break out like before. Internally I feel much cleaner and externally it shows! I always recommend this product to friends or anyone who I hear complain about acne! I recently started my fiance on this!! I love probiotics....this is 10x's better than what I use to take from the dermatologist!"
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1970s
Elvis or The Beatles?
Elvis
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Probiotics
FEATURED REVIEW
Top 10 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
December 8, 2006
By Triciafrom Duluth, MN
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I have used this product for several months, and I have noticed a marked difference in my health. I have suffered with Chronic Candidiasis for 30+ years. I have found that probiotics are essential for a healthy colon (where yeast overgrowth is the most prevalent). I've tried many probiotics over the years, and I have to say that this product is of exceptional quality. It's really helped with digestive problems, bloating, gas, and most importantly, yeast overgrowth!!!!!!"
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I've read just about every health book and website there is!
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1950s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
Review 3 for Probiotics
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Probiotics - Essential Blend,
December 7, 2006
By Dianefrom Orange County, California
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I have been using Jigsaw's Probiotics - Essential Blend for several months and have been extremely pleased. I suffer from candida, and this product has made a huge difference in my life - in the quality of my life. Jigsaw's Probiotics have one of the highest active friendly bacteria counts that I've found (a minimum of 25 billion per capsule), for a very reasonable price. I have recommended this product to my friends and family, and I would encourage anyone suffering from candida to try Jigsaw's Probiotics - Essential Blend. Also, this company has the BEST customer service! I get my product within a few days of ordering, and everything is packaged professionaly to withstand shipment. They have great follow-through to make sure their customers are happy."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1960s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
Review 4 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Promising, but...,
January 24, 2008
By tedricesfrom New York
Value:
2
out of 5
Quality:
2
out of 5
Effectiveness:
1
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Satisfaction:
1
out of 5
Pros: 25 billion natural blend of true probiotics Cons: 90% or more die in the stomach
"This is a good blend of natural organisms at a high count and is obviously packaged well. However, unprotected probiotic organisms like those in a capsule, are exposed to and killed by stomach acids. It's a good thing that there are 25 billion in here since studies show that the vast majority of these will not survive to make it to your gut. A product that offers acid protection to the organisms can deliver far more live organisms to the intestines, with a much lower initial number. As an educated consumer of probiotics should know, more doesn't necessarily mean better. Delivery technologies like the Pearls/Beads, Biotract, or even enteric coatings can properly deliver many, many times the number of organisms that a plain capsule can. Plain, encapsulated probiotics are not nearly the best way to get these organisms to your intestinal tract, not to mention that capsules severely limit the shelf-life of freeze-dried probiotics, as has been demonstrated in several third party studies of retail products."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I'm a professional in the medical/health field (Doctor, nurse, lab scientist, etc.)
How often do you shop at JigsawHealth.com?
Once every few months
What is your gender?
Male
What decade were you born in?
1960s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Probiotics
Top 10 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Probiotics, Essential Blend,
August 22, 2007
By Tizafrom TX
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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Pros: Have stopped diarrhea, reflux problems Cons: No real cons, except price for two people
"My husband and I have just tried the Probiotics, and we both love them. Initially, I ordered them for my husband who had testicular cancer in 1991 along with radiation therapy. Since that time his digestive system has never been quite the same. He has had diarrhea often and reflux problems on top of that. As a matter of fact, that's when his reflux problems started. I'm thinking that the radiation damaged some of the tissues inside of him. And I decided to try them too because I had gallbladder surgery in '93 and was on strong antibiotics. So I'm thinking that we both needed them. At first my husband started taking the Digestive Enzymes along with me, but he decided that he didn't need those and that he needed the Probiotics. He has taken a brand before this in the past, which you have to take several of them a day, and he had some benefit from those, but he's had quick relief from Jigsaw's Probiotics. It was a difference that he noticed right away. And you only have to take one on top of that. Anyway, they have already stopped his reflux problems, period.
Neither one of us to take medicines if we can help it. Both of us haven't had good experiences from mainstream healthcare and that definitely goes for family members as well who we've lost in the past as a direct result of mainstream healthcare and their medicines. I don't really know what else to call it but mainstream healthcare. I guess they have their place.
Also, my husband's diarrhea has almost stopped. Here's something that I think the Probiotics did for both of us. He was out working and must have picked up a bug, then passed it on to me. I felt like I had the flu, but it wasn't as bad as how the flu can affect you at all. It was a very light case, and he's not as bad having respiratory stuff from the bug as he would have been. So we're both thinking that somehow these Probiotics have helped us get over it much quicker.
So far everything that we have tried from Jigsaw has been excellent! I am so impressed with their products and the treatment that they give their customers that I couldn't ask for anything better. I can honestly say that I have never ordered from anyplace that has given us so much back in return!"
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
How often do you shop at JigsawHealth.com?
More than once a month
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1950s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
Review 6 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
What a difference to my life,
August 10, 2007
By Ritabfrom Corona, CA
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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Pros: Easy to take, it works Cons: none
"I have to say that my IBS is kept in check largely due to these specific Probiotics. Of course my diet changed forever, but that alone did not bring me much relief. I researched all over the web for help and heard about Probiotics and was very impressed with Jigsaw Health's web site and how informative and unbiased the info was. I am a faithful user and a fan of the Essential Packets as well."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
How often do you shop at JigsawHealth.com?
Once every few months
What decade were you born in?
1950s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
Review 7 for Probiotics
Number One Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Probiotic,
May 18, 2007
By Briefrom Idaho
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I like that you need to refridgerate these. It makes me think that they are alive bacteria, and not 'dead'."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I've read just about every health book and website there is!
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1980s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Probiotics
Top 10 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Amazing,
May 4, 2007
By stayalive1985from GA
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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Pros: better than anything I've taken Cons: none
"I have a messed up gut and these have helped soooooo much. I can't tell you how much better I am because of these vitamins."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I've read just about every health book and website there is!
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1980s
Elvis or The Beatles?
Elvis
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Probiotics,
March 30, 2007
By Rick
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"this product has saved me many nights of intense pain. I will continue to use it. thank you for having it available."
Review 10 for Probiotics
Top 50 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Probiotics,
February 22, 2007
By weirdtoesfrom DC
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"This product is a great deal! The strength of the probiotic and the need to only take it once a day is great. Plus, unlike many probiotics, the strains used are backed by research. I have candida, and this is an essential part of my treatment."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I've read just about every health book and website there is!
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1980s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
Review 11 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I Saw Results in 4 Days,
February 22, 2007
By Linchifrom Prospeirty, SC
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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Pros: Only one capsule a day Cons: Shipping is very expensive.
"At age 58 I had my first surgery and my first dose of antibiotics, though it was a very low dose. That was enough to compromise my immune system so that when I returned to work, I immediately picked up an intestinal virus. For two days I could hardly get to the bathroom in time, the diarrhea was so bad. I started taking Immodium AD about 6 times a day. It just wasn't working. It was so embarressing knowing that I could not be very far from a bathroom. My symptoms were identical to Irritable Bower Syndrome, pain in the lower abdomin, bloating and gas with severe diarrhea with mucous in the stool. I tried yogurt because I knew that had some probiotic value. Then I decided to do some research on the Internet. I found your product and liked what I read. I ordered one bottle only because that was a 3-month supply. I could hardly wait for it to arrive so I could try it. I was desparate. Amazingly, after only about four days, I saw drastic improvement. The pain, the bloating and the diarrhea were gone. I would still eliminate 4-5 times a day, but not with the urgency of before. It took another three weeks for the mucous to clear up in the stool. Now I am feeling great but continue to use the product because I know it is good for my immune system and digestion. It has also helped my lactose-intolerance. I have no symptoms from that any more. I have given some of my capsules to family so I did not get a 90 day supply after all. I have my husband taking it now to try to clear his system of toxins he got from a skin cancer treatment that he had a very bad reaction to. I love the fact that I only need one capsule a day. I just have to remember to take it before I eat a meal. I would recommend this product for anyone who has severe diarrhea, IBS, or just needs to boost their immune system."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1940s
Elvis or The Beatles?
Elvis
Review 12 for Probiotics
Top 50 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love these!!,
February 13, 2007
By dalettrefrom Atlanta, GA
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I especially love that I only have to take one a day, which is so nice considering most of the others require 3-4 per day! Easy on the system, with wonderful benefits. A+"
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1970s
Elvis or The Beatles?
Elvis
Review 13 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
peace of mind,
January 21, 2007
By candyfrom Fort Madison, Iowa
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"i had suffered for over 2 years with digestive issues. i was afraid to go out of the house because i never knew how my gut/bowels would act. I asked God to lead me to the right resources to help me with my problems. i found this website, read the pat sullivan story online, and started taking the probiotics. i have a new life now. i can almost eat anything without fear, and life is much better. not afraid to leave the house any more. i take the probiotics and the digestive enzymes. i thank God for this product, for pat sharing his story, and for leading me to it."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1950s
Elvis or The Beatles?
Elvis
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Essential Blend Probiotics,
January 3, 2007
By Barbfrom Phoenix AZ
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I became a believer in Jigsaw products after reading Pat's book and going to the opening on the day of the book signing in 2005. I had a recurring yeast infection in my esophagus. It was related to my Scleroderma disease which causes esophageal problems among other things. Antibiotics would work for a while and then it would come back. Now I take the probiotics every day and have not had a recurrence in over a year. Of all the Jigsaw products I take this is my miracle pill!"
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1950s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
Review 15 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Probiotics,
January 3, 2007
By sweetpea
Value:
3
out of 5
Quality:
4
out of 5
Effectiveness:
3
out of 5
Satisfaction:
3
out of 5
"I've not used this product long enough to see if it will work for my specific goal. However, I am very impressed with the description and believe it is a product that can do no harm even to the healthiest person.
I was very impressed that the product was in a brown tempered glass jar, which is the best container to hold this product since it is best when refrigerated."
Review 16 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Worth the money,
December 31, 2006
By Carolfrom Rochester NY
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I have had bowel troubles for years now and have not had a product work so well as this. I have used the probiotic for 36 days now and I am feeling good and seeing results. (I have gone from alot of IBS trouble to very little.) I have been using other brands for a few years now and when I came across this website I was skepticle about anything but decided to give them a call and buy them. I didnt noticed to much at first and had some die off but then everything started to come together after the second week.
The package came quickly and was packed very well with instructions besides what was on the bottle and other information. Something I have never received before with more expensive brands. I found in just doing that meant that I was a valued customer. I will purchase from them again!"
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1960s
Review 17 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
probiotics,
December 30, 2006
By vih1from Ohio
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I got your probiotics essential blend for my husband, he has gone through 2 stomach surgeries, chemo and radiation for esophageal cancer, I read that it may help build back up his good bacteria and help him eat better. Well, I must say it has improved him 100%! He can now eat small amounts of food without getting cramps and having allot of pain. I am so glad I found this product for him. I have IBS and I now take it also and it has helped me too. Thanks so much for making it. I would say to anyone who has had any type of stomach or bowel trouble to try this product and see how much better you will feel."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1950s
Elvis or The Beatles?
Elvis
Review 18 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Probiotic-Essential Blend,
December 29, 2006
By cheffrom Naples, FL
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"At 2/3 the price of my old brand and just as potent and works exceptional. The patented strain included with the regular strains of live cultures is far superior to the other average brands. Truly is potent at an exceptional value. I can't function with out taking probiotics twice a day for over 5 years now. My IBS was so Bad I couldn't work. Probiotics fixed what none of the many specialist doctors I went to could. Great product Jigsaw!"
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I understand most things, but I'm no expert
What is your gender?
Male
What decade were you born in?
1970s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Probiotics
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Essential Blend Probiotics,
December 13, 2006
By Janewayfrom Arkansas
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I purchased this product due to problems with IBS for over a year. I'd tried many other things that helped to a certain extent, but had become interested in high-dose probiotics several months ago. I had tried another high-dose product with FOS, but it was making my heart race and my abdomen cramp even more than the IBS alone, so I did some more research and found this product. I decided to try the essential blend probiotics due to both its reasonable price (the other product I was using was sold wholesale and still cost more) and its lack of FOS. After about a week or two, I had no more problems with IBS except when I ate way too much cheese or fiber, and then the symptoms were relatively mild in comparison to what I remember. It is so wonderful to have my intestines fully back again and not have cramps and diarrhea every day. I am very pleased."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I'm a professional in the medical/health field (Doctor, nurse, lab scientist, etc.)
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1970s
Review 20 for Probiotics
Top 50 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Probotics,
December 13, 2006
By Roryfrom Bristol, PA
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"This is a very good product. I am on medication that is like Kemo, as far as side effects go. They are hard on my stomach and intestinal track which can rid you of "good" flora. I have been taking probotics for these side effects for four years with little help. I have tried evey company and every brand until I came across your probotic. I have to say that I am very impressed thus far. If this keeps working like I assume it shall I am grateful that I asked about your product while placing an order. Thanks."
What's your level of medical/health knowledge?
I'm a professional in the medical/health field (Doctor, nurse, lab scientist, etc.)
What is your gender?
Female
What decade were you born in?
1970s
Elvis or The Beatles?
The Beatles
