Thu, Dec-11-03, 21:47
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Senior Member
Posts: 356
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 256/220/215
BF:36/28/20
Progress: 88%
Location: Colorado
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Hi Amy,
Your symptoms are common for people with IBS. Don't take fiber supplements. Instead take probiotics. A healthy balance of beneficial bacteria (called probiotics) must be restored in the intestines during the low-carbohydrate, anti-yeast diet. The most common approach is to supplement the diet with a probiotic containing live lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus and bifidobacterium bifidum as the better choices. Lactobacillus bulgaricus is intended to help the GI tract be more suitable for the survival and growth of lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum. Acidophilus is the primary bacteria of the small intestine while bifidum is the major bacteria of the large intestine. Others beneficial bacteria include bifidobacterium lactis, bifidobacterium longum, and/or others. New evidence points to lactobacillus sporogenes as being particularly effective against intestinal and vaginal infections and should also be taken. Most should be refrigerated. Capsules and liquids are available, but care should be taken in the selection because many brands contain dead spores. Quality products are usually kept in a cooler at the health food or vitamin store. Expect some or all products to contain rice flour, potato starch, maltodextrin and other fillers which are needed to keep the bacteria alive. Take only one tablet or one teaspoon with each meal or with water. Do not take high quantities as may be suggested on some bottles. Sporogenes is highly recommended for everyone, even healthy individuals. It does not require refrigeration.
Lactobacillus Sporogenes is AWESOME. Be sure you take it. It is hard to find but is available online. Additional information can be found on my web page below. Search the "Probiotic" sections, and click the links for additional information.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, IBD, IBS, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis & Candida.
Kent
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