I’ve been taking Seed DS-01 daily synbiotic (prebiotic + probiotic) for 6 months to support my gut health. Here is my honest review, the effects I’ve noticed, and if it’s worth the investment. Read to find out!

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Importance of Gut Health

It is very important to take care of your gut health. Along with digestion, your immune system lives in your gut, your gut helps regulate your heart health, hair/skin/nails, bowel movements and more.

For optimal gut health, it’s crucial to eat a diverse variety of plants and high quality meat along with taking a probiotic, which is packed with the good bacteria that feeds your gut.

I had taken probiotics in the past, but didn’t notice much of a difference. Until I discovered Seed.

What Makes Seed Different

Seed is the only synbiotic (probiotic + prebiotic) that has 100% viability to survive digestion. Seed has an outer capsule made of pomegranate (prebiotic) that will dissolve in your stomach. What makes Seed different is the inner capsule, that will survive past your stomach acid, bile salts, and digestive enzymes and make it all the way to your colon to deliver the 24 strains of bacteria.

No other probiotic, or probiotic packed foods like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, are going to make it all the way to your colon, so you won’t be achieving maximum benefits. Knowing this, buying any other probiotic feels like a waste of money.

hands holding bottle of Seed synbiotic and 2 seed capsules

I’ve Taken Seed for 6 Months, Here’s What I’ve Noticed

I can personally attest that Seed is more effective than any other probiotic I’ve taken in the past. I noticed a difference within days of switching.

Like Seed suggests, I started off with just 1 capsule a day while my body acclimated. On day 2 I was having multiple bowel movements in a day. By day 3 and 4 the number of bowel movements leveled off, and I also noticed I was having less bloating and my stomach appeared flatter.

I began upping to 2 capsules a day on day 5 and my body handled it just fine.

Within a few weeks I noticed my skin looked brighter, and I noticed a significant uptick in my energy (which is saying a lot since I have 3 boys under the age of 6, and will take all the extra energy I can get!)

One of the greatest benefits I have enjoyed is being able to digest dairy without any painful gas or bloating the next day. I feel that Seed was able to support and fill any gaps I had missing in my microbiome that made digesting dairy and issue for me. I noticed this about 2 months after taking Seed, and this alone has made it feel so worth it for me.

Final Verdict

For me, it is such a no brainer to stick with Seed. I cannot recommend it enough, and I hear from so many of you on a daily basis that you’re so grateful for the benefits you’re experiencing from Seed as well.

It is 100% worth the money for me.  To save you some money, Seed has given me code TASTESLOVELY25 to receive 25% off your order of Seed!

FAQ’s

Seed has an immensely helpful FAQ section on their site, but here are some of the top questions I always get asked whenever I share about my experience with Seed on my Instagram Stories:

Q. Is it worth the money?
A. For me, yes yes yes! Especially given that Seed is the only probiotic that is going to survive digestion and make it to your colon. If you’re going to be spending any money at all on a probiotic, spend it on one that is going to make it all the way to your colon and offer you the maximum benefits.

Q. Can I take Seed while pregnant or breastfeeding?
A. Yes! It’s always best to check with your physician, but I am currently breastfeeding and am taking Seed.

Q. Do you take this on an empty stomach?
A. Yes! I am extremely sensitive to vitamins, and do not experience any issues and nausea when I take Seed on an empty stomach. I like taking it on an empty stomach since that is what Seed suggests. If you experience any nausea on an empty stomach, listen to your body and take it with food.

Q. What if I forgot to take my Seed before eating?
A. I’ve done this before, and eaten breakfast before taking Seed. No problem! I just take them when I remember, even if I have already eaten. My body is still getting the crucial bacteria.

Q. How close do I need to stay to the bathroom my first few days taking Seed?
A. This will differ for everyone depending on your starting gut health. For me personally, I’m glad I was home and near a bathroom for day 2 and 3 of Seed. It was never an “emergency” running to the bathroom (picture the scene from Dumb and Dumber, ha!), but there were several visits those first few days.

It wasn’t anything I would describe as “explosive”. The multiple bowel movements those first few days was definitely any lingering food that was in my gut and in need of cleaning out.

Now, after 6 months, I have what I describe as 2-3 “constructive” bowel movements proportionate to the amount of food I eat. There is never any straining or cramping or discomfort. They are solid, and release effortlessly. It feels like whatever I am eating is fueling my body, and my body is entirely disposing of all the waste.

Q. Do you give your kids Seed?
A. I don’t! My oldest is 6, and still isn’t great at swallowing pills. I am hoping Seed will come out with an option for children soon!

Q. Do you take Seed at the same time as your vitamins?
A. Yes! I do. I take my multivitamin and Seed in the morning at the same time. No issues with taking with other vitamins.

Q. Do you need to refrigerate Seed?
A. No! Seed is stable at room temperature for 18 months. The glass bottle it comes in also protects it.