Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 > What dose of probiotics should a 21 month old 23 pound child use? My > son has some diarrhea right now and has been on antibiotics most his > life. I want to try the probiotics (found some refrigerated at my > HFS that are gluten and dairy free) for a couple of weeks. Hi Meggie, We had a bad experience with HFS probiotics. Even when they claim to be dairy free, they may not be. I only feel comfortable with Kirkmans Pro Culture Gold or Pro Bio Gold. They can explain why it may be good to start with the pro culture, then switch to pro-bio. 800 245-8282 For a 23 pound child, you can split the Kirkman's capsules in half, which would be a 10 billion (whatever the unit is) dose. This is higher than an average HFS dose, but most of our kids need it. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hello all Can anyone tell me why Bifidus is contraindicated in the commercial yogurt starter? Is this also the case as far as probiotics are concerned? Thank you Dinah New Beginning SCD SIBO,Dysbiosis,Klebsiella Oxytoca 4+,IBS-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Dinah Here's what Elaine had to say about bifidus: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/knowledge_base/kb/bifidus.htm Elaine recommended we avoid any bifidus strains in any form, whether in commercial yogurt (which we don't eat anyway because of the lactose) or in a probiotic supplement. The two strains of probiotic supplement allowed, while on SCD, are L. Acidophilus and for some people with UC S. Boulardii. The two legal strains used in making yogurt are L. Bulgaricus and S. Thermophilus. Kim M. SCD 5 years >>>>>>>>>>>> Hello allCan anyone tell me why Bifidus is contraindicated in the commercialyogurt starter? Is this also the case as far as probiotics are concerned?Thank youDinahNewBeginning SCDSIBO,Dysbiosis,Klebsiella Oxytoca 4+,IBS-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I looked at the ulcerative colitis study comparing Mutaflor favorably with mesalazine. It used a very low dose (maybe sub-therapeutic?) of mesalazine, 500 mg 3 times a day = 1500 mg. I've always been told to take at least 2400 mg, preferably 3600 mg, and some patients take 4800 mg. So I wonder how it might compare with using a more standard dose of mesalamine. Or would taking more Mutaflor be a safe and effective option? If if becomes available by prescription in the US, the cost may well be less than mesalamine. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15479682?ordinalpos=1 & itool=EntrezSystem2.PEn\ trez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA & linkpo\ s=1 & log$=relatedarticles & logdbfrom=pubmed Debbie T -- UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda (delyed release mesalamine) > > > I found this--wicked expensive, but I think it is American--there is an 888 number to call if a problem. Only thing is if it is truly the correct drug: > > It looks like it is... but, my heavens! I think I'll stick with acidophilus and s. boulardii... > > > - Marilyn > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 > Darn Good SCD Cook > No Human Children > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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