HSO™ probiotic formula. Bonus: 20% more FREE! Primal Defense® is a natural blend of 12 species of probiotics and Homeostatic Soil Organisms (HSOs), utilizing the Poten-Zyme™ process and delivered within a whole food matrix. The HSO™ probiotic blend in Primal Defense helps support normal gastrointestinal balance of good and potentially harmful bacteria to help maintain a balanced, healthy internal environment, and maximizes the benefits of a healthy diet by supporting normal absorption and assimilation of nutrients in the gut. Primal Defense is created using the following species or their enzymes:. Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus brevis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Saccharomyces boulardii.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8 out of 5
34 of 35 (97%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Garden Of Life Primal Defense,
August 6, 2008
By RevBerniefrom Living & Ministering in the Philippines
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I do not take this product every day, however, after taking antibiotics for a week for a tooth infection that required a root canal, I knew that I needed a fast replacement of the good germs into my digestive tract. This product has the most effective mean of doing that with more good germs than most. I do take an average of 3 to 5 a week, except after taking anitbiotics, then I would take them every day."
Age:
65-74
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Other
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 2 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent products,
August 6, 2008
By CiGi
"Garden of Life puts out excellent whole foods supplements. I would highly recomend their products. I take Primal Defense daily to keep my gut healthy and to ward of sickness."
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Review 3 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This works for us.,
July 23, 2008
By Luv2dancefrom MI
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Good for sluggish digestion. Works better than the Ultra for me."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 4 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Probiotic,
July 17, 2008
By Cinder1965from Apple Valley, California
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I've tried several PB's and always come bake to GOL's HSO - even GOL's newest PB isn't as good as this product, just more expensive."
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 5 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Perfect Probiotic!,
July 9, 2008
By Hueyfrom NM
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I'm the Probiotic queen! I've tried everything, looking for effectiveness while getting a good deal. I've found it!! I'm so happy that I'm going to try other Garden of Life products."
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
30-60 days
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Review 6 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Reliable and Good Value,
May 21, 2008
By Murphyfrom So. California
Value:
3
out of 5
Quality:
4
out of 5
Effectiveness:
4
out of 5
Satisfaction:
4
out of 5
"I've used this product for several years. It is a great supplement for overall health. Keeping our colon in good health is a must with our soils so depleted of nutrients. It's an excellent way to boost both our immune system and support for the whole body."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Physician
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 7 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Excepted Better,
May 7, 2008
By lindyhopfrom Pennsylvania
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
4
out of 5
Effectiveness:
4
out of 5
Satisfaction:
4
out of 5
"I actually thought it would help me feel a little better. I'm trying to lose weight and thought this would help. However it does help to keep the bowels moving - which probably means less toxcins. I'm using with seaweed for weight loss - I have stop gaining and am just holding at weight now."
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Female
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
30-60 days
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Review 8 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Product,
April 9, 2008
By Habakkukfrom Springfield, VA
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"If you have a healthy diet and you're struggling with digestion difficulties, this is a great product. I've been using it for about 3 months and have seen excellent results.
It will make you into a "regular" Joe or Jane."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Friend
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 9 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
excellent product,
March 15, 2008
By djshefrom ct
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"This is a product everyone should use and according to a highly respected local ND, it should be consumed about 1 /12 to 2 hours after you consume your meal and not on an empty stomach as the bottle says but just before the stomach empties into the small intestines. This will give you the maximum benefits and you will get your money's worth. This of course is the best analysis I've heard."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Less than 30 days
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Review 10 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Immediately effective,
March 11, 2008
By ChillyShellyfrom Chicago, IL
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I previously had taken this product after facing Montezuma's revenge in Mexico and it was helpful, but I hadn't thought about continuing to take it regularly. Because my immune system has been less effective than usual and I haven't been terribly regular, I decided to pick this up again, and I had positive effects after the very first day of taking it! Now I'm really glad it's back in my life - as long as primal defense remains effective, I'll never stop taking this."
Age:
25-34
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Friend
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Less than 30 days
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Review 11 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Won't go without it!,
January 15, 2008
By jgirlfrom Maumee, OH
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"This product is the real thing. It works just like it is claimed to and I won't go without it. It is actually the one product one of my very traditional doctors recommends... and I've noticed a big difference in my digestive health with and without the product. The rest of my family is now hooked too."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 12 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
December 20, 2007
By yogagirldelrayfrom delray beach
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
2
out of 5
Effectiveness:
1
out of 5
Satisfaction:
2
out of 5
"This product unfortunately is not as effective as other probiotics we have taken."
Age:
25-34
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
30-60 days
0 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The perfect suppliment!,
December 20, 2007
By smilelyjae
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I have been using Primal Defense for over three years and will always use it! It helps with over-all health and wellness. I just feel better when I am taking it. And you can't beat the price at vitacost!"
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Review 14 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Product,
December 12, 2007
By Winnie
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"A really good Probiotic to supplement the needed replenishment of good bacteria for overall health"
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Review 15 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great probiotic,
October 26, 2007
By tamira128from Plattsburgh NY
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Its a little pricey as far as probiotics go but worth every penny, I forgot to take my pill one night and what a difference it made, I had no idea how much they were doing for my digestive system until I forgot one, I felt bloated and constipated all day. I also have had yeast overgrowth problems so a good probiotic is a necessity for me and this one is wonderful. Highly recommened quality product."
Age:
18-24
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
30-60 days
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Review 16 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This is a must in ever diet,
October 6, 2007
By pkmlb
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Back when Jordan Rubin came out with his first book I and learned the importance of probiotics, my wife and I began taking this supplement. Only when the digestive tract has what it requires to be healthy will it be able to effectively absorb nutrition from the foods we eat and the supplements we take."
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Review 17 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Outstanding Product,
September 29, 2007
By Parkitefrom Park City, UT
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Primal Defense has radically improved the quality of my life. Taken together with a prescription drug it has worked wonders for my health and welfare and I highly recommend it to people with various digestive/intestinal problems. I have had no flareups or incidents in more than two years using this product. It was referred to me by a friend and I have referred the product to my gastroenterologist, who was quite interested in it."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Friend
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 18 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
September 13, 2007
By gentlegiants
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"This product was actually purchased for our dog who had a very bad yeast infection. This product cleared up the yeast in his ears and between his toes and he started growing hair again and now has a beautiful coat."
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Review 19 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Favorite Product,
September 3, 2007
By calf
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I've been using this product for about 3 years and if I run out, I can tell the difference. I also notice that my blemishes disappear (at 44), so this is a bonus that I love! This is also the cheapest I've ever been able to find anywhere!"
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Review 20 for Garden of Life Primal Defense -- 216 Caplets
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Product Ever,
May 23, 2007
By Marcelyn
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I've been on Primal Defense for 5 years and it has made such a difference in my life. I've tried other probiotics but none work for me like this product. My immune system is stronger that it's ever been."
