Re: probiotics/constipation

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> Does anyone know if probiotics can be contipating? My son seems to be

> less regular when on them ??? Any input appreciated

They can be, both because of ingredients [most are cultured on milk or

apples] and because they can deplete magnesium. Try adding some

magnesium, see if that helps.

Dana

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I was using kirkman probio gold and didn't see much difference after a

while. I started my DD on VSL#3 and we saw a difference in two days (very

loose bowels) and she seems to be in better mood(giving hugs and kisses vs

pulling hair and less frustrated).

HTH

Leo

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Thanks. Does anyone use pro bio gold? I was told by our Dan its a good one for

kids. Anyone have luck with it. I will add magnesium also. Currently he is on

Kirkmans acidophilus probiotic. I dont think I like it

[ ] Re: probiotics/constipation

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> Does anyone know if probiotics can be contipating? My son seems to be

> less regular when on them ??? Any input appreciated

They can be, both because of ingredients [most are cultured on milk or

apples] and because they can deplete magnesium. Try adding some

magnesium, see if that helps.

Dana

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What probiotic is " VSL #3 " ? I've seen it mentioned several times and

can't figure out which one it is. Thanks,

Kellie

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> I was using kirkman probio gold and didn't see much difference after a

> while. I started my DD on VSL#3 and we saw a difference in two days

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> loose bowels) and she seems to be in better mood(giving hugs and

kisses vs

> pulling hair and less frustrated).

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> What probiotic is " VSL #3 " ? I've seen it mentioned several times and

> can't figure out which one it is. Thanks,

> Kellie

VSL #3 would be this one:

http://www.vsl3.com/VSL3/default.asp

Expensive, but I found it to work well at the time for what I was using

it for. I had a type of inflamitory bowel disease and I think that

this was part of it being cured.

Thanks,

Mike

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> Hi Dana and others -

> Sorry if this has been answered but which probiotics would be good for a child

whose constipation is caused by yeast?

I think it really depends on the child, because I have read many stories where

one probiotic really helps a child, but does nothing for another child.

If the yeast is REALLY bad, you probably need more than just probiotics to

eliminate it.

>>We have unbelievable constipation issues with our 14 year old son. He has

taken Klaire Therbiotic complete but as of late I have been giving him Living

Streams liquid. Actually I have been giving him more than the recommended dose

thinking that more must be better

If you want to stick with Klaire products, I have read mostly good results from

Detox Support, so you can try that one, see if it works better.

Dana

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In my experience, getting the body back into balance when it is out of balance

can cause unpredictable shifts that don't necessarily

(initially) head in the direction you want. in other words, sometimes things get

worse before they get better.

I wouldn't worry about it. you can't go wrong with probiotics. the only

potential harm i can think of is if there are allergic-causing ingredients, so

you might want to check that.

I have heard of some people getting constipation upon beginning a kefir regimen.

HTH,

Tamara

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> What might be happening when someone gets constipated after taking probiotics

(i.e. no BM the following day)?

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http://www.kefir.biz/why.htm says

" Please note: 12 hour Kefir is a mild laxative, 36-48 hour Kefir causes

constipation. "

Try reducing the fermentation time.