Gastro Doc calls Vowst a C-Diff "game changer".

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to give an update on taking Vowst in March, 2025.
Still going well. I also wanted to add one thing, I have started drinking Matcha green tea. I don't know if it will help keep C Diff at bay along with the Vowst. I did check with my GI doc to make sure it would be okay. She said it shouldn't cause any problems.
I drink one cup per day and, I do need to sweeten it, I don't know if or when I would be able to drink it straight. If you haven't heard of Matcha green tea, do some research. It's suppose to be very good for you and provide lots of helpful benefits.

@darlenem2 Hi everyone, I want to give any update to my taking the Vowst March 2025. So far so good, still doing well. Most days I don't even think about it, but on the the 26th of every month I count off another month C Diff free. I still feel it is something that it can come back at any time. I have stayed off any type of antibiotics. I didn't take any even after one of my dental crowns needed to be replaced. I talked to my dentist and explained that I would not take any even if he thought I should. After explaining my experience, he was agreeable to my concerns. One other thing, I have not taken probiotics either. I'm trying not to disturb the GI tract with anything that could upset the gut microbiome.
Wishing everyone a wonderful and blessed Christmas and a C Diff free 2026 and beyond.

@darlenem2 Thank you for the update, Darlene! I’ve heard from others too that Vowst has really changed their lives!
My gastro guy doesn’t recommend actually taking probiotics in supplement form but stresses the importance of adding Greek yougart (preferably non-fat, plain) daily, along with eating mild Kimchi or fermented saurkraut! Those 3 things have improved my gut-biome tremendously. I have to avoid kefir though! That causes issues for me.

I know how we walk around on ‘pins and needles’ with a bit of PTSD worrying about a potential ‘next time’. But I have to say, very slowly adding pre and pro-biotics like oatmeal, ground flax, soaked chia seeds,fermented foods like kimchi, kraut, etc., as part of my daily food intake has my guts and me feeling more normal.

Wishing you continued success!! That’s the best gift, isn’t it?
Are you still drinking green tea daily?

@loribmt I have not had any Macha tea lately, I need to get back to it. I have been hesitant to even add yogurt back into my diet. I do eat oatmeal, not a fan of the kraut. Hate the taste and the smell. lol I do use ground flax sometime. My fear is that since I have no idea what the person who supplied the Vowst had issues with, (even though it is sterilized) there probably is some of their own DNA along with their microbiome in the Vowst. Once you take it, your bowel habits do change. When I talked with the person from Vowst, they did say some people experience constipation and others report diarrhea. Not that it is a recurrence of C Diff, just a different experience.
Happy to hear that you stay healthy and free of it. You are so right on the PTSD side of the nasty stuff. Hopefully, in the very near future there will be some type of either vaccine or a cure for C Diff.
I do read posts from Contagion Live and have listened to the panels discuss the problems and possible, not necessary cures but very good info. This is a site that deals with all types of diseases, not just C Diff, but they do have lots of very good info regarding C Diff. 🙂