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Hi everyone,
I just came back from the doctor and need to be on antibiotics for three days for an infection. I know that it would be helpful to be on a probiotic, but I seem to react badly to most of the brands in Whole Foods. I've been reading past postings about the probiotics issue, but I thought I'd see if I could get an updated answer. Essentially, is purchasing probiotics from Custom Probiotics the best way to go if we have multiple sensitivities? VSL#3 seems to be okay for some and not good at all for others. Polly, have you continued to take Custom Priobiotics?
Any feedback would be really helpful.
Thanks!
Elizabeth
Another question about probiotics, for Polly especially
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Beth,
I apologize on Polly's behalf, for not being able to respond to your question, because she is spending virtually all of her time with her mother, who is having critical health issues. I'm afraid that I'm not much help, concerning advice about probiotic products - not just because I have never used them, but also because everyone here who tries them, seems to have different results, and even Dr. Fine himself, though the recommends them, cannot recommend a specific product, simply because they all seem to have issues for various individuals, (at least, the last time I received any updated information, he was still unable to make any specific recommendations). Some of the VSL products look good, because they have high levels of live bacteria, and they come recommended by Dr. Lewey, (the food doc). It appears to me, that finding a probiotic product may be a trial and error procedure for some of us, while others probably find that more than one, or possibly many, may work for them. For some of us, it's possible that no commercial product currently available, will provide benefits.
The probiotic industry appears to be in it's infancy. It's been around a long time, but good, solid research is sorely lacking.
Deb, (gasbag), has had exceptionally good results with Stonyfield Farm Organic Probiotic Yogurt, and she swears by it. If you haven't already read it, you may find this thread interesting. As of her last update, it is still working for her.
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... sc&start=0
Here's a good basic article on probiotics by Dr. Lewey, but be aware that anyone who has tested positive to yeast intolerance at Enterolab, probably shouldn't take a probiotic that contains the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii, because Dr. Fine has posted a warning on his site that to do so, can increase the odds of acquiring or developing Crohn's disease. Since you are apparently prone to yeast issues, I would think that would be another good reason to avoid any probiotic that contains a Saccharomyces strain of any type.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Probiotics-An ... &id=434670
Stonyfield Farm probiotic products do not appear to contain any yeast cultures:
http://www.stonyfield.com//Wellness/pro ... ltures.cfm
Sorry that I can't be of more help.
Tex
I apologize on Polly's behalf, for not being able to respond to your question, because she is spending virtually all of her time with her mother, who is having critical health issues. I'm afraid that I'm not much help, concerning advice about probiotic products - not just because I have never used them, but also because everyone here who tries them, seems to have different results, and even Dr. Fine himself, though the recommends them, cannot recommend a specific product, simply because they all seem to have issues for various individuals, (at least, the last time I received any updated information, he was still unable to make any specific recommendations). Some of the VSL products look good, because they have high levels of live bacteria, and they come recommended by Dr. Lewey, (the food doc). It appears to me, that finding a probiotic product may be a trial and error procedure for some of us, while others probably find that more than one, or possibly many, may work for them. For some of us, it's possible that no commercial product currently available, will provide benefits.
The probiotic industry appears to be in it's infancy. It's been around a long time, but good, solid research is sorely lacking.Deb, (gasbag), has had exceptionally good results with Stonyfield Farm Organic Probiotic Yogurt, and she swears by it. If you haven't already read it, you may find this thread interesting. As of her last update, it is still working for her.
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... sc&start=0
Here's a good basic article on probiotics by Dr. Lewey, but be aware that anyone who has tested positive to yeast intolerance at Enterolab, probably shouldn't take a probiotic that contains the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii, because Dr. Fine has posted a warning on his site that to do so, can increase the odds of acquiring or developing Crohn's disease. Since you are apparently prone to yeast issues, I would think that would be another good reason to avoid any probiotic that contains a Saccharomyces strain of any type.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Probiotics-An ... &id=434670
Stonyfield Farm probiotic products do not appear to contain any yeast cultures:
http://www.stonyfield.com//Wellness/pro ... ltures.cfm
Sorry that I can't be of more help.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Beth,
I've had good luck with DDS Plus Probiotics that I buy at Market of Choice. Hopefully it's available in your area. http://www.uaslabs.com It has NO wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, yeast, soy, corn, sugar, artifical flavors or preservatives. So it avoids about possible sensitivity that I can think of.
Good luck!
Rosie
I've had good luck with DDS Plus Probiotics that I buy at Market of Choice. Hopefully it's available in your area. http://www.uaslabs.com It has NO wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, yeast, soy, corn, sugar, artifical flavors or preservatives. So it avoids about possible sensitivity that I can think of.
Good luck!
Rosie
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time………Thomas Edison
Hi Elizabeth,
I seem to be doing OK, so I can't complain, thanks. I hope you're doing well, also, (other than the infection), and I hope that the antibiotic treatment does the job, with no repercussions.
We're always trying to learn more about probiotics, (and everything else, that affects digestion, for that matter), so if you have the time, we would appreciate hearing how it worked for you.
Wishing you the best of luck with the treatment,
Tex
I seem to be doing OK, so I can't complain, thanks. I hope you're doing well, also, (other than the infection), and I hope that the antibiotic treatment does the job, with no repercussions.
We're always trying to learn more about probiotics, (and everything else, that affects digestion, for that matter), so if you have the time, we would appreciate hearing how it worked for you.
Wishing you the best of luck with the treatment,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.