topic Re: Probiotic in Wellness

Probiotic

goldensrbest — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 20:39:18 GMT

Is it recommended that every one take this, or are there groups of people ,that should not?

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SilleeMee — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 20:50:33 GMT

My doctor recommended to take probiotics when I'm on antibiotics. I don't take them otherwise because I eat a diet that maintains a healthy gut.

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RedTop — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 21:13:35 GMT

I am not aware of any such condition where a probiotic would be detrimental. I personally take a simple, cheap, acidophilus capsule as my probiotic—-no high formula, high dollar one for me.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 21:28:43 GMT

I have taken probiotic and prebiotics for 20 plus years. No harm to take and can only improve your heath if it is something you need.

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jubilant — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 21:50:10 GMT

I take probiotics. The one I take is dairy and gluten free. Both my Gastro doctor and the holistic people at the health food store I go to recommended them for me. I figure if those two can get together on something it must be good for me!!

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on the bay — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:19:05 GMT

@goldensrbest-

Go to the national institutes of health website and look up probiotics. Lots of good information including side effects and people who should not take it.

I only take acidolpholus when on antibiotics. I think using it every day gave me uncomfortable stomach things😑-

And unless I"m wrong, years before acidolpholus became the more expensive marketed "probiotics", it was just plain ol acidolpholus, bought inexpensively in any vitamin isle, thoough it might be harder to find amidst the row of overpriced probiotics.

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SXMGirl — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:44:35 GMT

I never thought about taking a probiotic until my trainer and my doctor both recommended it. I take Peptiva with a sleep supplement, and though expensive, I feel better than I have in a long time. I was always skeptical about such things, but I am very pleased.

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software — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:59:13 GMT

If you only need acidophilus, you can get that from live culture yogurt and certain other "milk" products.

If you eat a good diet and are not otherwise compromised, it's unnecessary.

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 01:20:49 GMT

Once, when I was on antibiotics for a severe ear infection, doctor recommended probiotic yogurt.

Otherwise .... that's the last thing I need! My digestive system works really, really, really well!

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sfnative — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 21:33:41 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Is it recommended that every one take this, or are there groups of people ,that should not?

@goldensrbest

For thousands and thousands and thousands of years, mankind has gotten along just fine. The closest thing would be the introduction of beer in ancient times, followed by cultured milks and cheese making.

Aside from those who have a known deficienty brought on by antibiotic use, etc., it's my personal belief that this is as close to a scam as one can get. I cannot imagine the humongous profits that industry has made, which is not regulated by the FDA, so no efficacy stats are available. It boggles the mind.

Just about everyone seems obsessed with their bowels and flora. If you have a REAL issue, go to your doctor. If you're going to cleanse, know that you're KILLING MILLIONS of GOOD bacteria, therefore compromising the balance in the bowel.

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ccassaday — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:12:04 GMT

I take a probiotic gummy. Two a day. Your immune system health starts in your gut. I do not know if they do anything. But being on a biologic I feel it can’t hurt to take them. I haven’t been sick at all since starting them a couple of years ago. I do try to eat yogurt also.

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Coquille — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:44:52 GMT

@goldensrbest I have been taking Probiotics for years. I had to stop buying the brand I was taking because most Probiotics do have dairy in them. I make kidney stones so I had to stop taking them. I now take Andrew Lessman's Probiotic but I am going to look for plain old acidophilus in the vitamin store. I'm sure it's much cheaper.

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Coquille — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:47:56 GMT

@jubilant As I mentioned to @goldensrbest, I can't take a probiotics with dairy. I am looking for a cheaper brand than Andrew Lesman's Probiotic. Would you please tell me what brand you use that is dairy free? Thanks.