Hi again!
I also want to start probiotics very slowly, again. My ND suggested Culturelle. Any thoughts? I have found far more expensive brands, but wonder if they wouldn't be better.
I can't eat fermented foods to get my probiotics, as I seem to react, so I thought if I started very slowly with some supplements, I'd have better success.
Thanks!
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Linda :)
LC Oct. 2012
MTHFR gene mutation and many more....
LC Oct. 2012
MTHFR gene mutation and many more....
Linda,
The cognoscenti, such as Dr. Lewey, in Colorado, recommend VSL#3 (for it's high bacteria count and other reasons), but I have heard good things about one of the newer products from Culturelle that was discussed here a while back (unfortunately I can't remember the product name). Hopefully someone else is much better acquainted with Culturelle's products than I.
Of course there are numerous versions of VSL#3 also, so you would have to look at the options.
Good luck with this project.
Tex
The cognoscenti, such as Dr. Lewey, in Colorado, recommend VSL#3 (for it's high bacteria count and other reasons), but I have heard good things about one of the newer products from Culturelle that was discussed here a while back (unfortunately I can't remember the product name). Hopefully someone else is much better acquainted with Culturelle's products than I.
Of course there are numerous versions of VSL#3 also, so you would have to look at the options.
Good luck with this project.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Tex,
Doesn't VCL#3 contain dairy? That's why I rejected it a while ago when I was looking, unless they have a version I couldn't find.
There's always Prescrip Assist...I had thought about that, too... and Culturelle has a vegetarian and a digestive support that look interesting.
Doesn't VCL#3 contain dairy? That's why I rejected it a while ago when I was looking, unless they have a version I couldn't find.
There's always Prescrip Assist...I had thought about that, too... and Culturelle has a vegetarian and a digestive support that look interesting.
Linda :)
LC Oct. 2012
MTHFR gene mutation and many more....
LC Oct. 2012
MTHFR gene mutation and many more....
Yes it does. I thought that they had a dairy-free version, but I can't find one either. Here's what their FAQs page says about it:Linda wrote:Doesn't VCL#3 contain dairy? That's why I rejected it a while ago when I was looking, unless they have a version I couldn't find.
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan my patients take VSL#3 if they have intolerance to dairy products?
VSL#3 products may contain trace amounts of lactose [0.1g per 100g] and dehydrated skim milk or milk protein (casein and beta-lacto globulin of less than 2mg/Kg).
So IMO, with your heightened sensitivity level, VSL#3 probably wouldn't be a good choice for you.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.