Lactobacillus sporogenes probiotic

[Guest guest]

Dear Listmates,

We are slowly preparing to move to SCD diet. We have been using this

probiotic from Thorne prescribed by our DAN Doctor - Lactobacillus

sporogenes. It has eased his constipation. Should we continue to use this

one or move to Lactobacillus Acidophilus instead?

This is a single strand of lactobacillus just like L. acidophilus and also

hypoallergenic. Are all " lactobacillus " probiotics comparable?

Here are a couple of descriptions of this probiotic I find in pharmacy

websites:

1) Lactobacillus sporogenes is capable of binding cholesterol in the

intestines, preventing its absorption. In addition, it is believed to

inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis. Both

of these factors contribute to normalization of LDL and total cholesterol.

2) Lactobacillus sporogenes represents a breakthrough in Lactobacillus

supplementation - a safe, stable, effective, L(+)-lactic-acid-producing

organism. It requires no refrigeration or special handling. Lactobacillus

sporogenes binds cholesterol in the gut, and may inhibit the

cholesterol-producing enzyme HMG CoA Reductase.

Thanks in Advance!

Ram

[Guest guest]

Ram,

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Is that why this particular product was recommended?

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

No, he does not have any cholesterol.

This is a probiotic recommended to help in healing the gut.

Does it sound like a bad idea to give this when one does not have

cholesterol?

Here is the description again:

1) Lactobacillus sporogenes is capable of binding cholesterol in the

intestines, preventing its absorption. In addition, it is believed to

inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol

synthesis. Both

of these factors contribute to normalization of LDL and total

cholesterol.

2) Lactobacillus sporogenes represents a breakthrough in

Lactobacillus

supplementation - a safe, stable, effective, L(+)-lactic-acid-

producing

organism. It requires no refrigeration or special handling.

Lactobacillus

sporogenes binds cholesterol in the gut, and may inhibit the

cholesterol-producing enzyme HMG CoA Reductase.

Thanks,

Ram

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> Ram,

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> Does your child have high cholesterol?

> Is that why this particular product was recommended?

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> Jody

> mom to -7 and -9

> SCD 1/03

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[Guest guest]

I was just curious since it mentioned lowering cholesterol.

I would probably want to know what his cholesterol level is now.

Elaine did recommend the use of L. Acidophilus and the yogurt.

As for other strains, that would be a personal choice. We know that

there are those who follow the dietary guidelines of SCD, but who

choose to use other probiotics.

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03