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Posted 12/11/2019 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
What would you recommend? I’m on a budget, haven’t been working the last 6 months.

I haven’t been taking a probiotic but really need something, the ones through my llmd are so expensive.
Posted 12/11/2019 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
Making sauerkraut and kombucha are very easy. That's where I would start. Also being sure to eat prebiotic foods so you can feed and retain the good bacteria you do ingest.

I would advise you against most of the yogurt out there, as it's usually loaded with sugar, but unsweetened yogurt is a good option as well.

However, if you have mast cell/histamine issues, then don't consume fermented things (sauerkraut, kombucha, yogurt, etc.). In that case, I think probiotic supplements made with low-histamine strains are the best option. (This is what I have to do because I can't tolerate fermented things right now due to MCAS. Goodness I miss kombucha....)

Decent probiotic supplements can cost so much!
Posted 12/11/2019 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
I've tried a lot of fancy probiotics, but the Tropicana Essentials Probiotics from the local grocery store worked fine, and aren't terribly expensive.
Posted 12/12/2019 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with saraeli, regarding using food over supplements.

While the entire video is worthwhile, jump to 43:25 for the benefit of fermented foods.

Sarah Ballantyne, PhD - The Gut Microbiome: What Is It and Why Should You Care?

Video: https://bit.ly/2pctvj8
Slides: https://bit.ly/34bpaap

If you can spare a few additional minutes, the talk starts at 10:15 and I'd suggest watching the first 25 minutes or so.
Posted 12/12/2019 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
I buy kefir from the grocery store (also take a few other sources)
Posted 12/12/2019 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
I’ve been given my daughter garden of life high dose 100 billion and they aren’t too expensive on amazon. Seems to be decent.
Posted 12/12/2019 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
For me besides probiotics (I buy them on Amazon and change the brands often), milk kefir works the best. I bought kefir grains on Amazon and make my own. First and only time I got thrush in my mouth was when I was on vacation for two weeks and I didn't have my kefir. My milk kefir has more strains of bacteria and yeast (20-30) than the one from the store (5). Kombucha has too much yeast. Water kefir didn't work as well, I don't know why. I also make my own sauerkraut.

My LLND told me to buy probiotics that contain saccharomyces boulardii, beneficial yeast that prevent overgrowth of candiada. Or other option is to buy them separately and take with probiotics containing lactobacteria.

Post Edited (Duza) : 12/12/2019 7:16:55 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/12/2019 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Wow so many options! Thank you all!

Dude - I will be watching that vid tonight once my little one is down. I think I may have mast cell issues ( rashes not sure if mast cell or just bart playing up) So I guess the fermented stuff is out of question.

I would prefer to get this from food as I already take so many things!! Will have a listen later tonight.

I did try kefir at the beginning of treatment and I think it helped me when I was initially on Doxy.

Will also look into the amazon suggestions.

Thank you all.
Posted 12/12/2019 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
I just buy the cheapest one with most cultures from my nearby grocery stores. Between that, diet, and nystatin I've never had any issues (knock on wood)
Posted 12/13/2019 7:28 AM (GMT 0)
I like PB8 Vegetarian with 8 strain, the traditional BP8 has inulin in it which I stay away from, for whatever reason it gives me headaches. Around $10-$12 for for 60 count at brick and mortar stores. I think $13 on Amazon right now for the 120 count.

I absolutely loved Solaray Multidophilus 12 100 count, until they changed the formula and added in inulin, that was a great probiotic for the money, 12 strain with 100 pills, usually it was around $20-$25.

Sauerkraut is a very cheap source, but it must be the refrigerated version without vinegar to keep the cultures alive.
Posted 12/13/2019 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
If you want store bought yogurt or kefir, I have found 2 with no added sugar. Lifeway plain kefir has an organic option, but is dairy. Redwood Hills has a plain goat kefir and yogurt, which is from goat’s milk instead of dairy.
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