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Hi everyone. A friend of my recommended the following probiotic to me. It sounds impressive, but I wondered if anyone here has ever had any experience with it.
Dr. Ohhira's Probiotic Professional Formula OMX 12
I am currently taking 1 -2 capsules of Theralac daily and I am not sure if it's enough to protect against C. Diff.
I am taking Zith and Rifampin.
Let me know your experience if you have tried Dr. Ohhira's probiotic please.
Many thanks.
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sammy
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VSL#3 is excellent. 225billion in 2 capsules! They also have powder packets that you can mix in smoothies or drinks that are higher doses if you would prefer that.
Your doctor can write an RX for VSL#3 DS and some insurance companies will cover the double strength version 900billion per packet! Mine won't cover it because it is considered a supplement.
Many doctors use these for patients with ulcerative colitis and crohn's. These probiotics are actually backed by scientific research.
You also need to take Florastor or S. boulardii 2 capsules daily to protect against c.diff. This is a friendly/helpful yeast not killed off by antibiotics.
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gmb
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Agree with Sammy...
I take VSL#3 DS presription strength packets and Florastor daily.
I use to buy regular strength VSL3# for $50/bottle, but when GI acted up I would up my dose.
I finally asked my LLMD for a script and sure enough my BCBS convered it for $35 a 30 packets a month.
When GI issue improve I think I'll be able to do only a half packet per day and get more milage.
Shop around for Florastor... prices range from $35 to $49 for 50 capsules.
Theralac is much better. I get even more mileage out of Custom Probiotics.
Also .. you can buy NOW brand saccromyces boulardii very cheap from Swanson's. Same as Florastor.
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desertwind
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I could not tolerate the VSL#3DS due to dairy and corn allergy. There is dairy and corn in the powder form - trance amounts but if you are sensitive it might be an issue for you.
I too like the Custom Pro.'s as well as Metragenics Ultra Flora (Dr. H. recommended)and Healthy Trinity 3.
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