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Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

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. Gluten Free. Vegetarian.

Average Customer Rating: 4.773 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
42 of 44 (95%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
great product, January 13, 2009
By Cocostar from Toronto, Canada
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This probiotic not only replenishes the GI tract and balances the gut ecology, but the barley greens in it is great for the health. Regularity is also improved."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 61-180 days
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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product, December 22, 2008
By leapingfrogs1 from Wisconsin
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I have been using this product for 3 years. I swear by it. It gives me vitality and gut health. I have been healthy ever since taking it. I can not live without it! Great Product."

Age: 45-54
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 3 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Wouldn't go without it!, November 24, 2008
By slotnic
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"A great way to power load beneficial bacteria in your gut!"

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Review 4 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
The Best Probiotic, November 5, 2008
By Merrie from Houston, TX
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This is the best probiotic in my price range that I have found. I've tried a number of other kinds, including others like it that have several different bacterial strains in them. Primal Defense is the best for minimizing bloating. It also seems to aid my digestion and keep my immunity stronger."

Age: 55-64
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® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
great stuff, October 1, 2008
By healthyagain from Phoenix AZ
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Have been taking this for years now & have purchased it for others as well. Makes a big difference in over all health."

Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 1-2 supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 6 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Was referred to supplement-Best Info, September 30, 2008
By totehand from York PA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Since being referred to this product I have found out that everything said about the actions of the product are true. I had signs of healing as early as three weeks into my first bottle. I was also told that in my case 1I bottle would probably do the trick. Since I wasn't always able to follow the instructions on how often to take my supplement I decided (to be safe) to purchase one more bottle. As it turns out I was able to get my second bottle with 216 caplets instead of the usual 180 (for a better price!). My digestive system has calmed down quite a lot and I am thankful for the referral. I used 1 before each meal (if I didn't forget)..."

Age: 65-74
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Friend
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 7 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Garden Of Life Primal Defense, August 6, 2008
By RevBernie from Living & Ministering in the Philippines
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 8 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 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 9 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
This works for us., July 23, 2008
By Luv2dance from MI
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 10 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best Probiotic, July 17, 2008
By Cinder1965 from Apple Valley, California
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 11 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Perfect Probiotic!, July 9, 2008
By Huey from NM
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 12 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Reliable and Good Value, May 21, 2008
By Murphy from So. California
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 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 13 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Excepted Better, May 7, 2008
By lindyhop from Pennsylvania
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 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 14 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product, April 9, 2008
By Habakkuk from Springfield, VA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 15 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
excellent product, March 15, 2008
By djshe from ct
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 16 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Immediately effective, March 11, 2008
By ChillyShelly from Chicago, IL
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 17 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Won't go without it!, January 15, 2008
By jgirl from Maumee, OH
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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 18 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
December 20, 2007
By yogagirldelray from delray beach
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 2 out of 5 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 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Garden of Life Primal Defense® Bonus 20% More Free! 216 Count for Price of 180 Count -- 216 Caplets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
The perfect suppliment!, December 20, 2007
By smilelyjae
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 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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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product, December 12, 2007
By Winnie
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"A really good Probiotic to supplement the needed replenishment of good bacteria for overall health"

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