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Posted 7/24/2017 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
What is everyone using for biofilm busters? any suggestions?? My LLMD suggested L-citrulline and asked me to research others to use.
Posted 7/24/2017 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
I did a search for you and found these threads.

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3787476

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3391553

Here are some other articles:

itsnotjustlyme.com/biofilm-myths-and-remedies/

www.bayarealyme.org/blog/straight-talk-biofilms-new-answer-treating-lyme-disease/

The last article says it so well. Anyone taking antibiotics should take a biofilm buster, IMO.

Is it possible that the antibiotics might actually trigger the biofilms to create a stronger barrier?

Absolutely! Biofilm is a protective mechanism that cells turn on when they sense they’re under stress, so there’s significantly more biofilm formation when cells are treated with antimicrobial agents including antibiotics. Numerous studies have shown this for nearly all antibiotics.
Posted 7/24/2017 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Mine is having me do Xylitol and Lactoferrin. I haven't read many others who use these two but I have read that stevia is good.

I also use Lauricdin (Monolaurin) and some say that is supposed to break up biofilms. Be careful though, I herxed off just two pellets when starting!

Always start slow, and work your way up. Hopefully your LLMD has you on some antibiotics or something to kill once the biofilms are broken up.
Posted 7/24/2017 5:04 PM (GMT 0)

Gracie0990 said...
What is everyone using for biofilm busters? any suggestions?? My LLMD suggested L-citrulline and asked me to research others to use.

I haven't heard of that one.

I'm on Xylitol and Lactoferrin - have also used Serrapeptase.
Posted 7/24/2017 5:05 PM (GMT 0)

NicHostetler said...
Mine is having me do Xylitol and Lactoferrin. I haven't read many others who use these two but I have read that stevia is good.

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If you see THE Dr. J. you'll be put on Xylitol and Lactoferrin.
Posted 7/24/2017 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor said stevia and lauricidin.

For those taking lactoferrin - what is your dosage?
Posted 7/24/2017 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
On the days I take it - it's 500 mg.


Started out with 250 mg.
Posted 7/24/2017 7:04 PM (GMT 0)

Girlie said...

NicHostetler said...
Mine is having me do Xylitol and Lactoferrin. I haven't read many others who use these two but I have read that stevia is good.

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If you see THE Dr. J. you'll be put on Xylitol and Lactoferrin.

Oh really?! That makes me feel better!
Posted 7/24/2017 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
What is the dosage for Xylitol?
Posted 7/24/2017 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
and is there a particular brand that has proven to be effective? I know with supplements they can label anything, anything. I have been buying my supplements from Swanson Health. Anyone had any experience with that company? They seem to do extensive testing to their products.
Posted 7/24/2017 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
My LLMD said any brand will do, I use Jarrow Formula.


The dosage is the following:

1 cup of water 3 tablespoons of xylitol.
Take 1sp once daily and work your way up to 6tsp.

**Keep the mixture refrigerated.

Post Edited (NicHostetler) : 7/25/2017 6:20:15 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/25/2017 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you!
Posted 7/25/2017 4:45 AM (GMT 0)

1000Daisies said...
Aren't you guys concerned about the toxicity concerns with xylitol? I try to avoid that one

Toxicity?
Posted 7/25/2017 12:19 PM (GMT 0)

Gracie0990 said...
Thank you!

Everything was correct that I said and then she goes on to say in the notes that if that is well tolerated (doesn't cause upset stomach or too much of a herx) increase to 1/2 cup xylitol in 1 cup of water. Dose this 3-4 days per week and take 3-4 days off.
Posted 7/25/2017 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
Great! Thank you!!!

Are there toxicity concerns with xylitol??
Posted 7/25/2017 1:48 PM (GMT 0)

Girlie said...

If you see THE Dr. J. you'll be put on Xylitol and Lactoferrin.

Whats the dosing for Lactoferrin? Does he pulses it? I've found that Lactoferrin is better taken every few days, not every day, probably because it is also an potent anti-inflammatory protein.

Does he prefer apo form or holo form? apo is best for one infections, holo - for others.
Posted 7/25/2017 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
I don't see Dr. J. so I'm just relying on what I see in other threads here on the forum and internet blogs, etc.


I am taking 2 tsp of xylitol with 500 mg lactoferrin.

I started lower - something like 1/2 tsp and 250 mg.

I only take this daily for one week per month.
Posted 7/25/2017 4:05 PM (GMT 0)

Gracie0990 said...
Great! Thank you!!!

Are there toxicity concerns with xylitol??

/draxe.com/xylitol-side-effects/
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