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04-24-2009, 10:18 AM | #1 | |||
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Who uses priobotics?
They seem to be gaining popularity. Some say we should take one of these tablets per day...lots of friendly bacteria. A greater variety might mean more probiotic armies in our bodies fighting with different problems. Someone told me Nature's Way Primadophilus Optima was good. I hesitate to add another tablet to my routine. Would their be any benefit to simply doing this periodically? Like once a month for ten days? Or when we are sick? When we have other "issues?" Do folks here take something like this daily? Comments? Thank you. |
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04-24-2009, 11:33 AM | #2 | |||
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People with a history of oxalate kidney stones, may benefit from some fancy types. Excess oxalate is absorbed when certain bacteria are killed in the bowel by antibiotics. One is called Oxalobacter formingenes. This one prevents excess oxalate from getting into our blood stream. It is not in probiotics yet, but some claim to help with oxalate anyway. Some yogurts are really good. Stoneyfield organic has 6 types of organisms in them. There is the new Dannon Immune defense, which may help reduce "leaky gut". MAY. We tend in this house to do the yogurt route.
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04-24-2009, 02:12 PM | #3 | |||
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we like plain Kefir as a probiotic. most supermarkets carry it in the organic section
really healthy and a lot less $$ than the probiotic supps
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04-24-2009, 03:07 PM | #4 | ||
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I started taking Align and mainly because it was recommended by my Gastro doc over a year ago and I was given samples. It works very well but is a bit costly.
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04-25-2009, 06:57 AM | #5 | |||
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I was just reading about probiotics in a book by Dr. Stephen Wangan called "Healthier Without Wheat". He says the probiotics on the market vary widely in quality and effictiveness. Good bacteria are difficult to keep alive and many products have little--if any--living bacteria left in them by the time you bring them home. Yogurt and acidophilus milk also contain good bacteria, but it is difficult to correct a major imbalance by using them, and of course, if you have a diary allergy then they are not options. You need the right strains of viable bacteria, in a high enough dose, in order to experience the benefits of probiotics. The best sources are typically refrigerated products from reputable companies. Of course, the only place he listed to get them is his website: www.IBSTreatmentCenter.com
This book is very interesting, I would love for this doctor to move close to me!
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04-25-2009, 07:25 AM | #6 | |||
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Deb brings up a good point.
The probiotics found in stores typically are not so great. If you buy locally, only purchase those that are kept in the refrigerator. The very expensive ones found on the net are typically packaged under nitrogen to keep fresh. The premier ones come in GLASS containers too. Probiotics are really hot items now. Doctors have come around to understanding their usefulness. But the good ones really cost alot of money. ($40 and up for a month's supply) There is one caution however. If a person is immuno-compromised, they can be dangerous. Also if one is acutely ill, I'd refrain. A new study just came out using probiotics in patients with acute pancreatitis, and some deaths occurred. A surprise to all. (not in the placebo group) http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/570319 If you cannot view this article, register --it is free. Quote:
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04-25-2009, 08:54 AM | #7 | |||
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based on my son's reactions to probiotics since his autoimmune Crohn's dx i would so agree with that. He used to eat yoghurt and drink kefir regularly but if he has them now he has bad GIT reaction.
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04-25-2009, 06:32 PM | #8 | |||
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05-24-2009, 05:35 AM | #9 | |||
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I hope that analogy helped.
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