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I use these tablets to make L. Reuteri YOGURT (ah hem, "cultured dairy product") as per the hundreds of YT video recipes, but most importantly as described by Dr.William Davis in Super Gut (as well as YT vids).This is what I happen to follow. I am sure there is discussion around better practices to achieve even greater CFUs. I havent ventured into that territory because if things get complicated, I may not bother. In mean time as I learn more, I use the original "recipe".MY container of tablets (purchased May 2025) is viable. NO ISSUES. Yes, DrDavis also now sells his own (very pricy) but this is what he originally recommended as do others. He didnt necessarily stop recommending it because there is a problem, he stopped because he came out with his own line! Though I will add that there have been some comments made by him and others that the product hasnt been consistent, and that the company wont talk to him. So take what you will of that info. I dont see needing any more anytime soon since I can make many, many batches from what I initially made.1st pic is 1st batch. Chunky. Basically curds & whey. Good product. Can eat. Just not smooth. Totally norrnal for very 1st batch. Use a couple tablespoons to use in second batch (no need for the tablets)2nd photo is the second batch. I made a 3rd and it came out same way. All goodOK, the rest of the info is HOW TO MAKE l. Reuteri yogurt. Or at least this is how I make it. I included links to what I use. I am not naturally inclined to making stuff like this, but I find l. reuteris SO VALUABLE and helpful in so many ways, that I wanted to greatly increase what I was taking w/o necessarily having to take more capsules. I do both. I make yogurt now (really quite easy, and very little prep) and I still pop capsules. Nothing else matters if you dont have a good microbiome (it affects EVERYTHING in incredible ways). Taking probiotics (and prebiotics--very important, gotta feed these good critters), eating fermented food (if you can), and making healthier choices (as much as you can). If food and sweets obsessed, probiotics (l Reuteri, akkermansia, and gasseri help A LOT in that department. My food noise has turned off!!!!!!).----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT I DO:SO, I made my FIRST BATCH using this lovely yogurt maker (can be set to 100* and 36 hour timer as per reuteri needs).--10 crushed tablets (crush as best as can. These tablets have a little pink in them so dont freak out)--2 TBS prebiotic fiber. I use --Buy a container of full fat ultra pasteurized organic half and half (I use horizon that I get locally, I know wallyworld carries it......................Take 2 TBS from it, or a health splash. Add it to bowl of crushed tablets and inulin. Mix well.Then add rest of container to the bowl. Stir well.DO NOT USE blades (ie mixer). Will slice up their little bodies.MAKE SURE your environment is as clean as possible. ie, hands are pristine, yogurt containers and lids are clean and dry, as well as yogurt maker. DOnt be touching hair, face, sneezing, have a fan going or anything.Pour into your yogurt containers. I put lids LOOSELY on them, place carefully in yogurt maker. Then I add enough water to reach the contents of the yogurt jars. Maybe a hair above. Put lid on. Set yogurt maker to 100 degress Fahrenheit and 36 hours. I like to have this ready to go at either 8-9 am or 8-9 pm, so that way 36 hours later, I am attending to it at either 8/9 pm (if I initially put in in the morning) or 8/9 am if I did it at night to start. DONT be like me, and get fired up to do it in the middle of the day, then 36 hours later I am dragging myself out of bed in middle of night to put the containers in the fridge. You do NOT wan the yogurt to just sit there.OK, SO-- FIRST BATCH most likely WILL NOT be a creamy dream. It will MOST LIKELY be half liquid and half chunk of firm chunky mess. Smell it, try it. Should be pleasant. No off colors (white and cream, maybe hint of creamy yellow). CONGRATS-- you successfully made CURDS AND WHEY! This is delightful. DO NOT THROW OUT. In fact, save some as it is VERY VIABLE for your next batch. Eat it, drink it whatever. The "curds" are like a dry cottage cheese, or a mild feta. Eat as is or smear on some toast. As for the liquid, go ahead an drink it or add to oatmeal or smoothies. AGAIN, do NOT use IN the blender. Just add to your smoothie at the end by stirring in.OK, so that may seem disappointing, but that is the norm. You have a robust batch of happy L. Reuteri bacteria. Very healthy. NOW, do this process again, EXCEPT, there is NO need to use more tablets. Just use 2 generous tablespoons of the curds and whey (can be one or the other or mix of both. I like mix of both).So, 2 tablespoons (or so) in a bowl.again, 2 Tablespoons of prebiotic fiber (ie Inulin)again add a healthy splash (about 2 tbs) of half and halfstir well.Then add remainder of container of half and half.StirPour into (very clean, dry) yogurt containers. Put lids on loose. Place in (very clean) yogurt maker. Place lid on topAgain, set to 100* and 36 hours.MAGIC HAPPENS WITH THIS BATCH.if everything was clean and pristine, then you will see a glorious white batch of creamy (or mildly gently clumpy) yogurt. Place in fridge to cool down and firm up. Dont pour off any liquid (there shouldnt really be any). If want extra firm product then could strain in yogurt cloth like regular yogurt recipes. I dont bother as I dont want to miss out on any of the whey. But could drain/strain and collect it.Any other issues (bad color, smell, taste) is on your environments. Sounds like contamination.ALSO, remember 36 hours is a must! the growth of l. reuteri doesnt really begin until around hour 30 or so, and it REALLY needs the full 36 hours at 100 degrees.I truly hoped this helped, and I hope it turns out well for you and that you notice the wonderful benefits from consuming probiotics. Doesnt take long to see and feel benefits!

L. Reuteri has changed my life. I have been making homemade yogurt with these capsules for about 8 weeks now. I eat 100 grams (about 3.5oz) of yogurt every day. These are the changes I have noticed in me:My mood is DRASTICALLY better. The L. Reuteri has massively boosted my oxytocin levels. I feel like a new person. I especially really struggled with my mood and wellbeing the week before my period (PMS) and the past 2 cycles it was like I didn't even have PMS!I no longer have cravings for sweets, chocolate, snacks in general. My appetite is down. I have lost an additional 7 pounds without really trying (I had previously lost 60 pounds through diet/exercise but I had stabilized at a healthy weight. I now look better than ever with 7 less pounds).I have not noticed a change in my skin, sleep quality, or bowel movements. However I had no problems with those things before starting the yogurt.The mood changes and appetite changes have been incredible though, so much so that when I went on vacation a couple weeks ago, I brought the yogurt WITH me on the plane in a cooler because I did not want to go without it for a week!UPDATE 10/25/2022: I'm still having 100 grams of the yogurt every day (blended into a fruit smoothie now instead of eating it on its own). I'm still in a great place mentally and have consistently kept up with my healthy lifestyle.UPDATE 9/7/2023: I am still eating this yogurt every day and am feeling great!FYI - I have noticed some people have had trouble making yogurt with these tablets, and they are blaming the tablets as not being active as the reason. I will say that I have ordered this product many, many times and I have never had trouble with an inactive product. The times I have had trouble it was always because of an error in the yogurt making process and never the starter itself. It is NOT easy to make yogurt with L. Reuteri, and you will most likely have to deal with faulty batches as you figure out what works best. I have even instructed friends and family with a highly detailed and step-by-step process how to make it and even then they had trouble at first. Don't give up!

We saw a video extolling the value and health benefits of l. reuteri and how to make a yogurt containing it. Since my wife and I are big greek yogurt eaters, I thought it would be great to try this yogurt and gain from its benefits. The recipe recommended using this brand of tablets for the l. reuteri. We have made several batches and are very pleased the yogurt has turned out great. We prefer it over the greek yogurt now and the process is very easy.I cannot confirm the yogurt contains the l. reuteri bacteria to the amount discussed in the videos since I have no mechanism to measure it. I will just have to believe I am getting the amount necessary for the health benefits. At the very least, as I said, my wife and I now prefer this yogurt over the greek yogurt. It is a bit sweeter and much firmer/more solid than the greek yogurts.If you do decide to make this yogurt, (search the internet for Dr. Davis and l. reuteri yogurt, you'll find the video), I highly recommend starting the next batch about a day after the previous batch finishes. It incubates for 36 hours. With the amount that we eat, and we give it to our dog also, I find we need to start the next batch quickly so we don't run out.As an aside, I mentioned we have been giving it to our dog, a Great Pyrenees who suffers from seborrheic dermatitis. She gets itchy/smelly hot spots. We've treated her with very expensive shots every 3-4 months. Since we have been giving her a table spoon of this yogurt per day, we have noticed her itching has almost stopped. I can't say she may no longer need shots, but I believe we might be able to spread that expense out farther. I'm not a vet, so don't take my statements as medical facts, just relating my observations.