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I just got a new bottle of acidophillus capsules. I'll be sure to take those regularly. Thanks for the suggestions!
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lightNlife
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I just got a new bottle of acidophillus capsules. I'll be sure to take those regularly. Thanks for the suggestions!
lightNlife
New member
I just got a new bottle of acidophillus capsules. I'll be sure to take those regularly. Thanks for the suggestions!
lightNlife
New member
I just got a new bottle of acidophillus capsules. I'll be sure to take those regularly. Thanks for the suggestions!
lightNlife
New member
I just got a new bottle of acidophillus capsules. I'll be sure to take those regularly. Thanks for the suggestions!
Aha! Here it is (the article):
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote></div>
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From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote></div>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
Aha! Here it is (the article):
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote></div>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote></div>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
Aha! Here it is (the article):
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote></div>
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From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote></div>
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From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
Aha! Here it is (the article):
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote>
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From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
Aha! Here it is (the article):
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100163274
">http://health.msn.com/dietfitn...entid=100163274
</a>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote>
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From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
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It's official: After centuries of trying to sanitize and sterilize bacteria off the face of the planet, Americans have embraced the notion that some microbes might actually be good for us. That's something Europeans have known for a long time. People in 35 countries around the world regularly down an immune booster called Actimel; its French manufacturer, Danone, sells more than 3 billion single-serving bottles a year, or more than 8 million a day. And the Japanese have been tossing back a bacteria-laden drink called Yakult for more than 70 years.
Now Americans are running to the grocery store and supplement aisle to catch up. Dannon, the US subsidiary of Danone, now sells Actimel here under the name DanActive. And their Activia yogurt exploded onto the US market last year, racking up an unheard-of $130 million in first-year sales.
Scientists have long known that bacteria play an important role in maintaining your health. Some 100 trillion microbes call the human body home; in your gastrointestinal tract, 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria help crowd out harmful germs, speed the digestion of food, and keep your immune system functioning properly.
But even though your body already hosts millions of "good" bugs, you could probably use a few more. In one 2005 study, researchers gave 94 employees of a Swedish company a daily dose of Lactobacillus reuteri (100 million "colony forming units," or CFU) for 80 days. The workers used less than half as many sick days as did 87 employees who took a placebo. In other words, a probiotic a day kept the doctor away.
Probiotics will someday be recognized as "a new essential food group," predicts Gary Huffnagle, PhD, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and a prominent probiotics researcher. "I believe we'll eventually have research-based minimum daily requirements for probiotics," he says, "just as we do for many vitamins and minerals."
For now, it's clear that probiotics can help you get and stay healthy if you take the right ones. Here's a guide to what they are, what they do and how to get the biggest bang from your bugs.
<b>What Can Probiotics Do for Me?</b>
The simplest answer is: They can protect your stomach from a variety of ills. Research has shown that several types of bacteria are effective against diarrhea caused by viruses or antibiotics.
And a British study found that women who took a daily dose of 100 million CFU of Bifidobacterium infantis (also called B. infantis or Bifantis) reduced their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by 20% more than those who took a placebo.
Gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, MD, MPH, an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, now "prescribes" a probiotic capsule called Align to some of her patients with severe IBS. The condition had left some of them unable to travel or even attend kids' soccer games, but the probiotic "helps them do more of the things they want to do," Prather says.
Probiotics also seem to boost your immune system. A handful of studies show they can shorten or prevent illness. Recent research points to a possible reason: A probiotic brew increased activity of natural killer cells part of the immune system's early defense team against invaders.
That may be why two Lactobacillus strains (L. reuteri and L. rhamnosus) seem to help control vaginal infections. Last year, two reports showed that a supplement combining those strains, sold as Fem-dophilus, helped get rid of bacterial vaginosis. Women taking medicine plus the supplement were twice as likely to be cured as women who took only the drug.
Studies suggest that other strains ease eczema and allergies. In Finland, researchers halved the incidence of eczema among babies by giving L. rhamnosus (also called Lactobacillus GG) to 77 mothers late in pregnancy, and then to the breastfeeding moms or to the infants for their first 6 months. Researchers suspect that the strain might help adults, too.
CONTINUED: <b>Can yogurt do the job, or do I need a supplement?</b>
For overall health, eat your bacteria; you'll get a variety of bugs and benefits. Yogurt's your best bet: It always contains S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus. Many brands also contain L. acidophilus. Some include still other strains; look for one that adds Bifidobacterium to the three above, says Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution.
If you eat a balanced diet, 6 to 8 ounces daily is plenty. Need help with a specific health condition, like IBS? Take a supplement, too (see below).
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic Pill?
Make sure you get the right bacteria for your needs. Then check that the supplement contains a minimum of 1 billion CFU.
Do I Need to Take a Prebiotic?
It can't hurt. Prebiotics is a fancy term for fiber, which bacteria munch on. But you probably needn't bother if you eat plenty of soluble fiber the kind in oatmeal and apples.
The Best Supplements to Buy
Probiotic products are multiplying nearly as fast as bacteria, but many contain bacteria that haven't performed well in studies or haven't been tested. Others don't actually deliver the bugs they promise.
A recent analysis by independent tester ConsumerLab.com found that out of 13 products tested, only 8 delivered at least 1 billion live organisms per serving a generally accepted minimum.
The products below are reliable: They're recommended by probiotic researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD, or Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD, executive director of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. Try one at a time for a problem; it's safe to double up, but you won't know which product helps.
<u>Boost Your Immune System</u>
Buy this bug:L. reuteri SD2112 (also called L. reuteri protectis or Reuteri)
By this name: Biogaia Probiotic chewable tablets
Where to get it: biogaia.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Prevent Eczema and Allergies</u>
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
<u>Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome</u>
Buy this bug:B. infantis (also called Bifantis)
By this name: Align
Where to get it: aligngi.com
Buy this bug:L. rhamnosus GG (also called Lactobacillus GG or LGG)
By this name: Culturelle
Where to get it: culturelle.com; (800) 421-1223
Buy this bug:S. boulardii lyo
By this name: Florastor
Where to get it: florastor.com
Buy this bug: Blend of five bacterial strains
By this name: Theralac
Where to get it: theralac.com
<u>Ease Vaginal Infections</u>
Buy this bug: Blend of L. reuteri RC-14 and L. rhamnosus GR-1
By this name: Fem-dophilus
Where to get it: jarrow.com</end quote>
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From what I've read around here, I think it is the S. thermophilus that we want the least of, and the Lactobacillus GG that does us the most good. I will see if I can find them; I think they are from dramamama.
Okay, here's one article:
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote></div>
*bold is mine
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote></div>
*bold is mine
Okay, here's one article:
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote></div>
*bold is mine
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote></div>
*bold is mine
Okay, here's one article:
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote></div>
*bold is mine
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote></div>
*bold is mine
Okay, here's one article:
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote>
*bold is mine
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote>
*bold is mine
Okay, here's one article:
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote>
*bold is mine
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>1: Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar 12; [Epub ahead of print] Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study.
Bruzzese E,
Raia V,
Spagnuolo MI,
Volpicelli M,
De Marco G,
Maiuri L,
Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV(1)), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV(1) (3.6%+/-5.2 vs. 0.9%+/-5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5kg+/-1.8 vs. 0.7kg+/-1.8; p=0.02). <b>CONCLUSIONS: LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation. </b>
While your doctor might not know about this study, now you do!!!! </end quote>
*bold is mine
And here's her other posting about yogurt and s.thermophilus :
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote></div>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote></div>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
And here's her other posting about yogurt and s.thermophilus :
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote></div>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote></div>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
And here's her other posting about yogurt and s.thermophilus :
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote></div>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote></div>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
And here's her other posting about yogurt and s.thermophilus :
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
And here's her other posting about yogurt and s.thermophilus :
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dramamama</b></i>
Just FYI-
Been doing a ton of research on immune response in general, and of course, in cf in particular. There is a ton of research to support that S. thermophilus is a no-no in cf. It is an activator of the Th2 response in the body....this as the immune response in cf that we want to tun off not on!!!! Most standard yogurts use s.themophilus in the fermenting process.... While I do believe that if you have no fermented foods in your diet, yogurt is a great start, you are actually MUCH better off by taking a probiotic without s.thermophilus in it.
Culturelle is a great one and Jarrow-dophillus EPS is also very good.
If you choose to take a probiotic with S. thermophilus in it, be very careful to select one which shows the amount of CFU (colony forming units). There should be much less of it than any other strain of probiotic.
Unfortunately, my computer won't work at my dad's so all of my research is stuck on that one....I will poat next week as far as the research goes.
ALSO!!! The latest CF JOURNAL in Europe (of course) researchers tested intestinal flora in baby cfers as well as adults. Right off the bat, the baby cfers (even those never on ABs) had a much too acidic environment....there intestinal flora was so messed up and included bugs that were not seen on the controls. No amount of yogurt is going to normalize intestinal flora that out of whack..... supplementation is the only way to repopulate the gut. And, because the cf gut is so inhospitable to friendly bacteria, it is so important to take a probiotic daily to keep it colonized.
Look at it this way, healthy people struggle to keep their intestinal flora in balance. High sugar foods, birth control, antibiotics, steroids,standard american diet (processed foods no whole foods) all contribute to a ph in the gut that is too acidic for the good bacteria to thrive. Now, look at a cf person. CF Newborns who have never been exposed to these things already have a problem...now, add all the crap we have to take, not to mention the CRAP they tell us to eat and we are are going to experience many problems due to the lack of good bacteria....ie. inflammation, yeast, c.diff...and that is just to name a few.
When the intestinal flora is off, the immune sytem is immediately impaired....gut health is directly related to lung health.
The study also went on to show that all cfers in the study had a form of crohns disease....
what do cf and crohn's have in common....? low glutathione, little or no lactic acid producing bacteria (probiotics)
that is all I have for now...since I can't post the study.
take care.
m</end quote>
I know it's alot of reading, but I was really skeptical about "this kind of stuff" (lol), but this has really helped me, doubting Thomas that I was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .