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Posted 4/24/2008 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
My son is taking it for a week now, today 2 trips to br, he says a bit less blood.
He wants to increase the probiotic to twice a day from once.
Any one has any input?
Posted 4/24/2008 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
When I'm flaring I alway double up on my probiotics.  I currently drink 50billion cells per day  now that I'm in remission and double that when I feel symptoms coming on.  The probiotic that I use is called Bio-K and I believe it has brought me into remission and has helped me stay there for over a year now.  If I stop taking it for a few days I definately see a difference in my bowel movements, things aren't formed and the  # of BM"S increase.

 

Posted 4/24/2008 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
puffed rice - you said you drink your probiotics. Where do you get it from. My hubbys doctor told him just to take1 probiotic a day. I think he uses the pearl kind you can get at walmart.
Posted 4/24/2008 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
Can someone tell me exactly what are probiotics, how do I get them, should I take them for us, and is it a prescription?  Sorry, I keep hearing about this and I am new to uc.  Thanks.  Bellski

Posted 4/24/2008 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
Waterdog, I'm in Canada (Southern Ontario) and I buy Bio-k in the health food stores and some of the larger grocery stores like Zehrs and the Superstore are carrying it now.  I was told that its has more beneficial bacteria in it than most capsules out there.  I know that VSL#3 has far more than bio-k but that has to be ordered online or through your pharmacist.  Some drug plans actually cover the cost of VSL#3  if you get your doctor to write you a perscription for it.  Google both to read more on these products.  They are definately worth trying.
Posted 4/24/2008 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
Does the Bio-K taste ok ?? LOL.. couldn't help but wonder....
Posted 4/24/2008 2:19 PM (GMT 0)

bellski said...
Can someone tell me exactly what are probiotics, how do I get them, should I take them for us, and is it a prescription?  Sorry, I keep hearing about this and I am new to uc.  Thanks.  Bellski


Here are some helpful links:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/09/29/probiotics-benefits.aspx

http://www.medicinenet.com/probiotics/article.htm

http://www.jinipatelthompson.com/articles_by_jini.php#

(Scroll down to last article link)

Posted 4/24/2008 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Pooie1981, the bio-k comes in a few different flavours I prefer the original one that is not flavoured.  I tried the soy one but I didn't like it.  The strawberry and fruity one is good.  The original tastes like homeade yogurt a bit tart.

Posted 8/9/2011 7:24 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not a fan of supplementation, as much as possible I get what I can from natural sources. I usually get probiotics from yogurt but since we've moved it's been hard to come by. What brands of probiotics supplements would you recommend? Is this any good? probiotics.mercola.com/probiotics.html
Posted 8/9/2011 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
Yafit,

Probiotics are very helpful. ANd yes, I think if he increases his dosage, it will help him more.

Which type of Probiotic is he taking?

I like VSL#3 because its one that is especially formulated for UC, and it has 450 billion cultures in it. If you have good insurance, I would recommend your asking your doc to prescribe it for him - VSL#3 DS (double strength @ 900 billion active cultures!), and then you might only have a small copay. Perhaps you could the script written so he can use 2 packets 3 times daily?

Let us know how you make  out.

Posted 8/9/2011 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
rosylilly,

Welcome to the forum.

The mercola probitotics are good, although they only contain 66 billion cultures, whereas the VSL #3 contain 450 billion cultures - that's a huge difference.

ALso, the VSL#3 is especially made for UC.

I would recommend your trying VSL#3 for maximum results.

WHat other supplementation are you trying?

Any Slippery Elm Bark Powder?

Posted 8/10/2011 6:41 AM (GMT 0)

Somebody said...
The mercola probitotics are good, although they only contain 66 billion cultures, whereas the VSL #3 contain 450 billion cultures - that's a huge difference.

Hey thanks I'll look into that. Currently I'm taking salmon oil. Other than that I get all I need from my diet blush
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