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Posted 4/10/2012 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I keep reading that when taking abx one should also take powerful probiotics. But, I have no idea how to identify good brands. Any recommendations?? I think Biaxin is killing my gut. Thx.
Posted 4/10/2012 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
It depends how much you want to spend too. A lot of people buy VSL and love it. It's too expensive for me.

I use Jarrow S. Boulardii combined with Renew Life Ultimate Flora which I can often find for BOGO free. You have to take them pretty far away from your meds. The S. Boulardii you can take with meds, but the probiotics at least 2 hours away from them.
Posted 4/10/2012 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
The more strains the better. I used Natren Trinity and now I purchased Solray's 20 billion 12 strain today. It had 120 capsules for $28..not too bad. I hear probiodics are what you SHOULD be spending your money on. I am on Bactrim and it's VERY hard on the tummy.
Posted 4/10/2012 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
I use ultra flora by metagenics (60 billion organisms of the more common strains of acidophilus) and then tru flora, which is pretty comprehensive (lots of different strains). This is what my doctor's been giving me since the beginning of my treatment and I've had no complaints (as far as my gut goes, anyway!).
Posted 4/12/2012 9:46 AM (GMT 0)
You will want to get something at least 1 billion CFU. When I was taking antibiotics, I was told to avoid dairy during a certain time-frame, so I bought dairy-free ones from Target: Enzymatic Therapy Acidophilus Pearls. If you can afford it, you should find something that's at least 10 billion CFU, though.
Posted 4/12/2012 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
My doctor suggests Primadophilus. Four capsules a day.

I have found over time that four capsules after each dose of abx works for me. I also take Kefir and Greek yoghurt to make sure I get even more strains of probiotics.

You don't have to spend a lot on the probiotics, just make sure they are cold source and have a lot of different strains of organisms.
Posted 4/13/2012 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
You need to keep changing the strains. Also they should be cold source human strain.
My favorite ones to use with active illness is HMF Intensive by Genestra, then switch to HMF Forte. then you can experiment with others. I love Udo's, Pure and Metagenics is good as well.

Don't waste your money on the dry source cheaper ones you get at a regular pharmacy. They are not active and if the bottle says 10 billion units, you're maybe getting 2 billion.

Also make sure they are NOT coated! The probiotic needs to be digested in the small intestine. If they are coated, they will only get ingested in the large intestine.

And like Sleepless mentioned, out of all the supplements needed to heal lyme or any illness, GOOD probiotics are what you need to be spending your money on. You get what you pay for in this case.
Posted 10/5/2014 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
To identify a good supplement, you must look at two major criteria:
- the number of live probiotics per dosage (should be AT LEAST 4 billion)
- the number of different probiotic strains the supplement contains (around a minimum of 9 is good)
Other criteria applies also, like the types of strains the supplement contains, how upfront the company is about the contents of its product etc...
I recommend NOVA probiotics, I have been taking it for about six months now, and I really like it.
Posted 10/5/2014 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum Nattie! Which one or ones have you used? I like that they make them for animals too.
Posted 11/24/2014 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hello I just started taking HFM intensive. I ran out and I was wondering to get me through a couple of days. Does anyone know of anything i can pick up at the pharmacy that would help?
Posted 11/25/2014 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Borderlyme, do you take the UltraFlora IB and TruFlora on the same day or alternate days? I've taken the UltraFlora in the past and just researched the TruFlora. It sounds like the two of them together would be a great combination. Just worried about my tummy as I'm starting my antibiotics soon.
Posted 11/25/2014 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
VSL#3 has 112 billion per capsule, eight strains, must be refrigerated. I take two per day. Stomach feels great.

$55 to $70 per 60 count bottle.

It expensive, but many people on heavy ABX use this with great digestive health.

If not on ABX, this strength of probiotic is probably overkill, good insurance though.
Posted 11/25/2014 3:24 AM (GMT 0)
I am on renew life 150 billion probiotic. Cost is 60 dollars for 30 count. 40 different strains though. Super high quality live cultures. I started taking this after finding out I have candida .
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