Udo's "advanced adult" probiotics recommended for me but I'm not age 55!

Question

A little background: I'm a 45yr old female who is in relatively good health except I've had some digestive issues for a while. In the past, I've treated this with probiotics, specifically, "Primadophilus Bifidus" and have received decent results. I also exercise regularly and keep my weight down to around 125-130(5'4"). I went on vacation a few weeks ago and admittedly ate not so healthy. As a result, I returned home to the same digestive issues that have plagued me previously. I started taking the primadophilus again(which I didn't do for 10 days on vacation due to refrigeration or lack thereof) but notiving that I was almost out, I went to WholeFoods this evening to buy some more. However, when I picked up a bottle of the shelf, an older man who seemed to work in that department told me that I needed "Udo's" probiotics instead, specifically, the one labeled "Advanced Adult" formula. He said it was much better (keep in mind that I didn't say anything to this man about my digestive problems). Anyway, I figured, what the heck, I'd give it a try. When I got home, I then noticed that the bottle said for age 55 . I'm now thinking, WTF? Why did this man recommend this formula to me? Do I look 55 or is this such a great formula that it's appropriate for those under 55 and perhaps he recommends it to everyone. Opinions? (Please, no mean answers).

Answer 1

1.  He's a sales clerk.  You trust his advice over your experience with the drug?

2.  Every drug that is aimed at senior citizens is fine for younger people.  They just put a bit more of certain vitamins, etc. for the seniors, since seniors don't seem to eat as well as youngers do.

3.  You can try it, or stick with your own formula.  If it doesn't work so well, change to the other brand.

I don't know the nature of your ailment, but when I get out of sorts in my stomach, I eat activia yogurt.  It's yummy, easy to work into a milk shake or a fruit salad, and has lots of healthy cultures.

TX Mom

Answer 2

I'm betting that he thinks it's such a good formula that anyone would benefit from using it. I mean, Udo's has a very good reputation, right?

And I learned long ago that those age guidelines on bottles don't really mean a thing. I've taken children's products and senior's products even though I'm neither. It all depends on our individual needs and what works for us so I ignore the labels.