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Posted 10/5/2012 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
What is a good probiotic to take? I tried taking acidophilus but it made me sick to my stomach. My doc suggested acidophilus because of all the antibiotics. Anyone have any suggestions of what to buy and where to buy it?
Posted 10/5/2012 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lymey,
I like using kefir. It can be found in a lot of the bigger grocery stores and most health food stores. It has a lot more of the different probiotics that you need than just acidophilus.

If you decide to use kefir, you can even buy what are known as "kefir grains" and make it at home! You can flavor it in so many different ways!

Should you choose to use the ones from the grocery or health food store, please be watchful of the sugar that's in them.
Posted 10/6/2012 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Garden of Life "Primal Defense" is a pretty good probiotic. However, you gotta start slow and ramp up.

Just start with one on an empty stomach. I take one in the morning and wait an hour before eating. I also take another at the end of the day before bedtime.

Some people take several at a time, but my gut is so woosie that I can't handle more than just the one.

I'm not on abx, but if I were, I probably try to take one pill several times a day - or drink home-brew kefir like Traveler suggests.
Posted 10/6/2012 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
My LLMD suggested probiotics (brand Blue Bonnet) from the refrigerated section of the health food store. Two per day but taken at opposite times of abx.
Posted 10/6/2012 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
You brought up a good point, Kmor.

Be sure to take your probiotics at least 2 hours after your abx. This will replenish the good bacteria in your intestines as soon as possible after taking the abx which will kill off some good as well as bad bacteria.
Posted 10/8/2012 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much! I will give which ever I come across first a try! And good idea with the starting slow. I think my problem was taking the full dose (2pills) at the same time to start off.
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