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      #344067 - 04/05/09 05:32 PM
adobemoes

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I read recently that different probiotics are better/worse for different problems. Like for IBS, the "normal" probiotic like acidopholis (sp?) would make diarrhea worse...whereas another could be beneficial-
Has anyone heard of this?

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Re: probiotics new
      #344106 - 04/06/09 04:44 PM
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IMO, I think it's the "fillers" in the probiotics, you have to really careful about what is in the ingredients. Where as someone may tolerate, whey, lactose, dairy, gluten, etc. as a filler, some may not. I finally found one that works great and have been using it almost a year. Maybe over use may do some GI upsetting?

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Re: probiotics new
      #344107 - 04/06/09 04:52 PM
mrae

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What probiotic do you use?

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Re: probiotics new
      #344130 - 04/07/09 05:48 AM
LtDanFan

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If you were posting the question to me, I use Kyo-Dophilus, as I said, I spent an hour in the store reading labels until I found this one. I feel is has helped wonderes considering I used to have an attack every day. I do not just rely on this, but especially when I have a lot of D, or my stress levels are at a high. It has L.acideophilus, B.bifidum, B.longum. 1.5 Billion live cells per capsule. At Rite Aid they are very expensive, like 20 bucks for 90,maybe it's been so long since I bought them from there. I know get them on line at a fraction of Rite Aid's cost. They are a very expensive drug store. If you want to know where I get them, just send me a message. Thanks

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Re: probiotics new
      #344159 - 04/07/09 08:15 AM
mrae

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Yes I am looking for a good probiotic and since you have IBS-D maybe these would help me to. Its worth a shot to see. Just let me know where you get them so I can order me some. Thanks so much for your help.
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Re: probiotics new
      #344164 - 04/07/09 08:38 AM
steph312

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I also take the probiotics because of a past history of c-diff which left me now with IBS-D. I have found some of the probiotics upset my stomach more than others. I am now looking for another brand. The last one I was taking did not seem to agree with me, also was getting nauseated (not sure if it was that type of probiotic or not) but that does make sense now with the fillers and I may go to rite aid and look for that type too. Thanks for the info.

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      #344167 - 04/07/09 08:53 AM
steph312

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Could you please email me the information where you get the probiotics (Kyo-Dophilus) I would like to look into that one, I know you said Rite Aid, but you also get them at a discount price online. Thanks

Stephanie
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Re: probiotics new
      #344168 - 04/07/09 09:23 AM
Syl

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Very few probiotics have been shown to be clinically effective for managing IBS. Align has been shown to be particularly effective. VSL#3 and digestive advantage have been be some what effective. And recently the probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis in Danone Activa yogurt has been clinically shown to be effective particularly for IBS-C.

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Re: probiotics mrae new
      #344171 - 04/07/09 10:20 AM
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I tried sending a private message and it wouldn't let me, it said it was disabled. Can you give me your e-mail? Thanks I'm not sure why it says it's disabled? Thanks

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Re: LtDanFan - Steph312 new
      #344172 - 04/07/09 10:22 AM
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I tried sending a private message and it said it's disabled, so I don't know if that's a board requirement or I don't have something set correctly. Can you give me your e-mail for the info on the probiotic? Thanks

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Re: probiotics mrae new
      #344173 - 04/07/09 10:23 AM
mrae

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Re: probiotics mrae new
      #344209 - 04/07/09 08:07 PM
adobemoes

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It's not letting me send a private email to you, so i'll just put mine out there and you can contact me whenever is convenient:
adobemoes@yahoo.com

Kelly

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Re: probiotics mrae new
      #344211 - 04/07/09 09:50 PM
Borrelli

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I take about 4 probiotics a day; Acidophilus, Florastor, Align, Culturel and primal defense. I have been taking different probiotics for the past few years and haven't noticed much difference in the way i feel after taking them. I think they help some people more then others. Good Luck!

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Re: probiotics new
      #344213 - 04/07/09 10:32 PM
GaGa

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From what I've read, Kyo-Dophilus is supposed to be excellent. Dr. Janet Maccaro,(Ph.D., C.N.C.) who is well known in the holistic/natural/alternative medicine field and authored several books, including "Natural Health Remedies" recommends it. It is produced by Wakunaga of America in CA.....
I read this book so much then put it down and had forgotten about it. Thanks for the info.

Blessings of Health & Life! Dorothy

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Re: probiotics new
      #344230 - 04/08/09 07:38 AM
osbo54

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Hi,

I am interested in finding out more about this probiotic, Kyo-Dophilus also. I currently take Align and that is much more expensive than $20 bucks for 90 capsules. Align is more like over $30 for just a month's supply. I will put my email address in the profile area. If you could send me that info, I would appreciate it.
Thanks

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      #344231 - 04/08/09 07:41 AM
osbo54

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Is this book really good? I am going to see if they have it in the library. I love reading about natural health.
Thanks

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Re: LtDanFan - Steph312 new
      #344290 - 04/09/09 08:07 AM
steph312

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it's suttsd2@aol.com

Thanks

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Re: probiotics new
      #344320 - 04/09/09 02:06 PM
adobemoes

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Here is the article I was talking about. It points certain probiotics towards certain maladies. So taking one may not produce the results another one would.

http://deliciouslivingmag.com/health/herbsupps/0301-choose-right-probiotic/index.html

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