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I just started taking my probiotics a few days ago. I read the insert on the Theralac, but I'm unclear as to how many I should take. I'm also curious as to whether one can actually injest too many.
What do you all think?
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Vermont_Lymie
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Not sure. If you are on oral antibiotics, I think it would be difficult to take too many probiotics. Just my opinion, based on individual empirical research!
I have not taken Theralac, but many other types of refrigerated probiotics throughout the day to counter the effects of high-dose oral abx. The bottles always say "take one per day" and I take far more than that. I suspect that is why my gut has fared so well after one year on lots of oral abx.
Also important what you eat of course. See Lymetoo's candida-free diet, and cut out sugar and alcohol from your diet. Many folks find they respond to a reduced or gluten-free diet.
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i'm only on two ceftin but i take theralac every day.
i don't want to get c. difficile, so i figure better safe than sorry.
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I already cut out alcohol and sugar. I also try not to eat too many refined meals.
I'd be interested in other's knowledge on the amount of probiotic use.
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possible but highly unlikely in women. not bsure for guys. also, if on Abx, my opinion would be no. Not a doc so research fu further on your own
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Marnie
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The number of beneficial bacteria are in the BILLIONS.
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I take 4 a day while I was on antibiotics and still now while I'm off. I take one before each meal and at bedtime.
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