Re: Random Probiotics Question

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This is from the Introduction to Probiotics page of the National Institutes of Health (nih.gov) National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine:"Side Effects and Risks

Some live microorganisms have a long history of use as probiotics without causing illness in people. Probiotics' safety has not been thoroughly studied scientifically, however. More information is especially needed on how safe they are for young children, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems.

Probiotics' side effects, if they occur, tend to be mild and digestive (such as gas or bloating). More serious effects have been seen

in some people. Probiotics might theoretically cause infections that need to be treated with antibiotics, especially in people with underlying health conditions. They could also cause unhealthy metabolic activities, too much stimulation of the immune system, or gene transfer (insertion of genetic material into a cell)." HogleFreelance academic librarianInstructor, online researchEmail: jjhogle@...Web: (under de- and re-construction) www.blueroom.comReality ain't what you think it isArt Graphics & Photographs[http://www.blueroom.com/realityaint.htm]From: Tercovich <catchrenee@...> Sent: Thu, November 4, 2010 4:00:54 PMSubject: [ ] Random Probiotics Question

Hi Everyone,I'm wondering if anyone else has problems with probiotics like I do. When I take them, they always say gluten free, but they plump up my stomach for like a day as if I have actually been glutened. It's quite frustrating. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem? I've tried a few different brands and formulas, not being able to fine where the problem is lying.

Thoughts?Thanks,