LymeNet Flash: Probiotics...too much of a good thing?

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Posted by Elinor (Member # 8174) on :

Hi, does any one know if you should limit the amount of probiotics you take while on antibiotics.?

I'm taking small amounts of three different types in the hope that I will be getting the correct strains to counteract the actions of the antibiotics I'm on, but I can't really find any definite guidelines on this, everything i've read says 'take good probiotics' but can you take too much?

Thanks for any advice on this.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

I don't think you can. Probably if you "took too much" you'd have stomach pains or something to let you know. Three sounds very moderate.

Posted by welcome (Member # 7953) on :

If they are beneficial strains, I personally don't think you can take too much. The only thng that limits the amount I take is my wallet.

Honestly, your body needs as many as you can afford, particularly if you are on an aggressive abx therapy. [Big Grin]