Re: VSL#3 probiotic explained

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Duncan,

> The answer is that it is potentially a big

> difference because VSL#3 is not enteric coated, which should be our

> second consideration (after strain type).

In a discussion with Noel s, a vitamin A researcher, he said

that he'd done research showing that some people do not dissolve

enteric coating. I don't know if there's any way to know whether you

are dissolving the enteric coating or not, and I'm not sure what

factors affect it, but it could be a potential positive for some

people and potential negative for others.

Chris

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[Guest guest]

Hi

I know about " potty bullets " and I agree that it's a tough and

individual call with supplements generally, but enteric coated

probiotics appear to be better for most people so for the majority

that's still the best option to try first. We really have no way of

knowing but must use trial and error, as people on the list are

finding.

If people want to high-dose probiotics, then based on numeric

calculations I've had on my site for years they can take five to ten

times the recommended dose to ensure the starter culture is enough

numerically to establish very quickly when taken with the inulin.

Even without probiotics at all, the inulin does the job; I just put

some good probiotics on my page to give people that option since they

are so popular anyway.

Duncan Crow

>

> Duncan,

>

> > The answer is that it is potentially a big

> > difference because VSL#3 is not enteric coated, which should be

our

> > second consideration (after strain type).

>

> In a discussion with Noel s, a vitamin A researcher, he said

> that he'd done research showing that some people do not dissolve

> enteric coating. I don't know if there's any way to know whether

you

> are dissolving the enteric coating or not, and I'm not sure what

> factors affect it, but it could be a potential positive for some

> people and potential negative for others.

>

> Chris

> --

> The Truth About Cholesterol

> Find Out What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You:

> http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, enteric coating ensures it will get past the stomach acid, and

no, no food of any description goes through the gallbladder.

Duncan

http://members.shaw.ca/duncancrow/

>

> is the enteric coated thing mean it doesn't dissolve until it

reaches the intestine or something... i bought some nice probiotics

from 'natrol' and it stated they have many layers so it won't dissolve

until it reaches the gut...

>

> here's my question....does that mean it will go through the

gallbladder first?