This is something I am unsure of. I have been on ABX for 3 weeks. I will start Nystantin next
week, after 1 week of no sugar...per Dr. C. Currently, I only take two probiotics
daily...but my guess is this is not enough.
Posted by Clint31 (Member # 16420) on :
I was taking 1 for every pill of abx i took. Not that I know anything.
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
Okay...that is exactly what I am doing now. I take it about 3 hours after each ABX.
Posted by gemofnj (Member # 15551) on :
I usually take three different ones during the course of the day, as far away from abx as possible.
They are: renew life, critical care (50 billion-15 strain), iflora professional strength, 20 billion-16 strain) and Theralac at bedtime.
I thought I read it is good to have a variety of different strains. L-Acidophilous and Biodifidea.. or whatever they are!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
It depends upon the brand you are taking.
With Theralac, one a day is enough. Others, you might need as many as 6. So you really can't compare apples to oranges.
What brand are you taking?
Posted by AliG (Member # 9734) on :
TuTu-
I'm curious, is one Theralac a day enough if you have no appendix to store some & repopulate the intestines after a dose of ABX (when taking multiple doses)?
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
When I was on abx, I took Theralac (1 per day) and Ultra Flora (3 per day), both high dose probiotics. When my GI issues were bad, I also took VSL#3, which has 450 billion organisms.
For the first year, I needed VSL#3 daily. After a while, every other day would do. Then after some more time passed, I could take it once per week.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Ali... I don't know. As much stuff as you are taking, you might need 2! Posted by Clint31 (Member # 16420) on :
when should iflora be taken?
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
Thanks everyone.
Lymetoo, I am taking Country Life Power-Dophilus. It contains: Lactobacillus rhamnosus (4.2 billion),
Lactobacillus adicophilus (3.6 billion) Bifidobacterian lactis (3 billion), and
Bifodobacterium longum (1.2) billion.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
i was taking of lot of probiotics. unfortunately they gave me diahhrea and i had to cut back.
i had to cut back.
Posted by 0624sm (Member # 15591) on :
One or two VSL#3 every day, a soil-based probiotic formula, chewable acidophilus.
Joyce/cypriane
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by havefaith377: [QB] Thanks everyone.
Lymetoo, I am taking Country Life Power-Dophilus. It contains: Lactobacillus rhamnosus (4.2 billion),
Lactobacillus adicophilus (3.6 billion) Bifidobacterian lactis (3 billion), and
Bifodobacterium longum (1.2) billion.
I would go for about 20 billion per day minimum. Take as much as you can afford ( and that your body can handle ).
Is this one refrigerated?
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
Hi Tutu,
Yes, it is refrigerated.
Does it depend which 'one' the 20 billion come from??? Adding it all together, I'm taking 12
billion now...so maybe double it up and see how I do?? I really appreciate your help.
Posted by lymielauren28 (Member # 13742) on :
Havefaith, I personally don't think that's enough. I think you need at least 50 billion a day...
Lauren
Posted by gemofnj (Member # 15551) on :
Lymielauren, I agree its not only the billions, but number of strains thats really important.
My total is 90-100 billion in a given day with up to 16 strains.
...alternating from a.m. to p.m. as far away from abx as possible!
Posted by havefaith377 (Member # 15250) on :
Thanks all, I think I'll double up for a week, see how I do, and then increase from there.
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