LLMD said she thought it would be ok to take Art same time as VSL #3 DS on empty stomach.
Opinions, please....doesn't sound correct to me.
Posted by nanaaaaa (Member # 30529) on :
it is np to me to take art and vsl3 or any other probiotic together at the same time.
as there should be about 2 hours between abx and probiotics
Posted by Karensky (Member # 21350) on :
My doc says 3 hours between ABX or other microbials and
probiotics ... I take my ABX in the morning and @ night and the
probi's in the middle of the day ... probi's can be combined with
other supplements but the "killers" should be taken alone ...
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
but ART is not an abx......?
Isn't it an anti-protozoal?
Posted by Lala (Member # 29864) on :
I think it is ok if probiotics are enteric coated, otherwise there should be a time gap at least two hours. Probiotics with enteric coating dissolve in intestine, not in stomach, so it is couple more hours after swallowing.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: but ART is not an abx......?
Isn't it an anti-protozoal?
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Posted by Lala (Member # 29864) on :
I believe art. is antibacterial as well.
Posted by Alex1950 (Member # 6308) on :
It is my understanding that Art when in comes in contact with a cell that contains iron (bartonella bacteria, malaria, cancer) It forms a chemical reaction which gives off oxygen, Thus killing the cell. My ND advised me to take it at bedtime and at least 3 hrs after eating any foods. All my iron supplements are taken in the morning PS Do not take oregano with iron food/supplements, it inhibits body cell from taking in the iron.
Posted by nanaaaaa (Member # 30529) on :
Art is a herbal remedy like samento, coptis and all the others too. it is safe to take it with probiotics.
Posted by RZR (Member # 20953) on :
So...no definite answer. LOL!
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Any herb with antimicrobial properties is best taken a couple hours away from probiotics.
I did a short Google search and found that (in addition to some anti-protozoal effects and other antimicrobial properties) artemisinin does have antifungal properties, so it could well destroy the probiotics.
It's always best to keep probiotics separate from ANY and ALL herbs - and from any Rx that has any antimicrobial purpose. -