Re: probiotics definition vs. acidophilus,etc

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In a message dated 3/21/2001 7:28:08 PM Central Standard Time,

tamara_b73@... writes:

<< Have a question regarding the term probiotic. Is this the good bacteria,

like acidophilus plus (from Kirkman's) or is this another product? I have

heard several names of products, like ProBioGold and others, are these

similar to acidophilus or should it be given together? Thanks!

>>

Hi Tamara,

From what I understand, probiotic is the general term to describe all the

good bacteria, some specific types being acidophilus and bifidus. ProBioGold

would be a brand name. I don't know the brand, but the label would tell you

specifically what types of probiotics are included. Bifidus is primarily

given to kids under the age of 5. Hope my limited knowledge helps!

Cheryl

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> In a message dated 3/21/2001 7:28:08 PM Central Standard Time,

> tamara_b73@h... writes:

>

> << Have a question regarding the term probiotic. Is this the good

bacteria,

> like acidophilus plus (from Kirkman's) or is this another

product? I have

> heard several names of products, like ProBioGold and others, are

these

> similar to acidophilus or should it be given together? Thanks!

Hi, all-

I have a similar question: I'm planning to give my little guy a

probiotic when I start him on Flagyl (the GI doc found a bad bug in

his stools), and I'm not sure what the differences are between the

brands and types. I read the Kirkman's website, but they all sounded

good. Any ideas on what might be helpful to a 3-year-old in this

case?

Thanks!

Sue