RE: Question about Florabear?

[Guest guest]

It looks like you are right, look bellow at the definition...

lac·to·ba·cil·lus n. pl., lac·to·ba·cil·li. Any of various rod-

shaped, nonmotile aerobic bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus that

ferment lactic acid from sugars and are the causative agents in the

souring of milk.

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

[Guest guest]

Look at this...

LACTOBACILLUS

Most species of this non-spore-forming bacterium ferment glucose into

lactose, hence the name Lactobacillus. The most common application of

Lactobacillus is industrial, specifically for dairy production. This

genus also contains several bacteria that make up part of the natural

flora of the human vagina. Because of their ability to derive lactic

acid from glucose, these bacteria create an acidic environment which

inhibits growth of many bacterial species which can lead to

urogenital infections. Lactobacillus is generally harmless to humans,

rarely inciting harmful infections or diseases. Treatment of this

vancomycin-resistant microbe usually consists of high doses of

penicillin in combination with gentamicin.

LABORATORY INDICATIONS:

Catalase -

Lactic acid production from glucose

Growth on tomato juice agar

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

[Guest guest]

Here is something that should help...

This is from www.Fred Meyer.com:

" Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements do not appear to be effective

in reducing the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance. In a

preliminary trial, people with lactose intolerance were given

Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements twice daily for seven days, but

failed to show any improvement in symptoms or laboratory measurements

of lactose digestion. "

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

[Guest guest]

Ok, this clarifies it, from:

http://www.co.mohave.az.us/WIC/lactose_intolerance_child_class.htm

" Yogurt is another dairy product that can be digested without the

symptoms of lactose intolerance. Choose the yogurt that

contains " lactobacillus " . This is a " friendly " bacteria used to make

yogurt and helps you digest the lactose. "

Hope this helps,

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

[Guest guest]

Which it is one of the three most common bacteria used to make yogurt

and sour cream; maybe someone else knows how they make " clotted

cream, " in the UK! Love, n Rojas

Re: Question about Florabear?

Look at this...

LACTOBACILLUS

Most species of this non-spore-forming bacterium ferment glucose into

lactose, hence the name Lactobacillus. The most common application of

Lactobacillus is industrial, specifically for dairy production. This

genus also contains several bacteria that make up part of the natural

flora of the human vagina. Because of their ability to derive lactic

acid from glucose, these bacteria create an acidic environment which

inhibits growth of many bacterial species which can lead to

urogenital infections. Lactobacillus is generally harmless to humans,

rarely inciting harmful infections or diseases. Treatment of this

vancomycin-resistant microbe usually consists of high doses of

penicillin in combination with gentamicin.

LABORATORY INDICATIONS:

Catalase -

Lactic acid production from glucose

Growth on tomato juice agar

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

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[Guest guest]

Well, the lactobacillus would have to be part of the bacteria to make yogurt,

and then many people who are not TOTALLT lactose intolerant

could eat it, as many do. The other thing is to take Lact-Aid tablets, similar

effect. One can even buy Lactaid milk, and some can then drink milk, un

less they are allergic to it; the irony is that Lactaid will cause diarrhea in

many who are NOT truly lactose intolerant. Dito with BEANO for beans and

legumes; hard to sort all this out! Love, n Rojas

Re: Question about Florabear?

Here is something that should help...

This is from www.Fred Meyer.com:

" Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements do not appear to be effective

in reducing the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance. In a

preliminary trial, people with lactose intolerance were given

Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements twice daily for seven days, but

failed to show any improvement in symptoms or laboratory measurements

of lactose digestion. "

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

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The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

be construed as medical advice.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS.

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[Guest guest]

See my post; lactose intolerance and milk allergy do not necessary go

hand in hand--despite the fact that my #2 kid has both! I am neurotically

conscious about what my kids and other cf persons in the family consume--

I mean, neurotic! Love to you and your son, n Rojas

Question about Florabear?

I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is milk

in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't say

anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He is

allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is going

to harm him. TIA

mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

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The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

be construed as medical advice.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS.

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[Guest guest]

ps--sorry about usual horrible spelling; once got very sick from a nice clean

bottle of lacto-bacillus prescribed by a major cf center and filled at their

pharmacy--one just never knows! Love to all of you, n, the Grinch

Re: Question about Florabear?

Here is something that should help...

This is from www.Fred Meyer.com:

" Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements do not appear to be effective

in reducing the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance. In a

preliminary trial, people with lactose intolerance were given

Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements twice daily for seven days, but

failed to show any improvement in symptoms or laboratory measurements

of lactose digestion. "

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

-------------------------------------------

The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

be construed as medical advice.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS.

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[Guest guest]

,

Why are you giving him the florabear? Is it to counteract all the

antibiotics he is taking. If so, have you tried assidophilis? I know

the spelling isn't correct. It is a naturopathic medicine that helps

" gut rot " from taking a lot of antibiotics.

Cheryl, mom to 3 boys, Zac almost 8 wocf, Jake 3 wocf, Matty almost 2

wcfr

Question about Florabear?

I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is milk

in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't say

anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He is

allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is going

to harm him. TIA

mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf

-------------------------------------------

The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

be construed as medical advice.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

,

Is your son *allergic* to milk or is he *lactose intolerant*? There's

a huge difference between the two. Allergy symptoms from food might

be hives, trouble breathing, etc., while lactoce intolerant symptoms

are only digestive (cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea) after eating

any products containing lactose (milk, cheese, ice cream, cream

cheese, etc.). Many people who are lactose intolerant can drink milk

as long as it has acidophilus added (such as Lact-Aid).

But if you have a true milk allergy (not intolerance) then you still

won't be able to consume milk based products, even if acidophilus is

added.

Lactobacillus is one type of " good " bacteria (flora) found in the

intestinal tract. I'm not familiar with Florabear, but part of its

name ( " Flora " ) suggests to me that it contains different types of

flora beneficial for a healthy intestinal tract, especially during

and after taking antibiotics.

Kim

> I just got a bottle of florabear for my son to try. Ever since he

> was on antibotics at xmas he has been having a problem with his

> stools. Which always happens to him, but the i read a post about

> florabear and thought i would give it a try. Now that i have the

> bottle here at home. I had to order it. I read that it has

> Lactobacillus in it, now i am wondering if that means there is

milk

> in it. I can not find anything on any of the sites that sell it

> saying anything about it being milk based. His dietition dind't

say

> anything when i asked if she thought it would hurt to try it. He

is

> allergic to milk and now i am worried that giving him this is

going

> to harm him. TIA

>

> mom to Breanna 12 wocf and Noah 4 wcf