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Diverticulitis and the probiotic
A quote from a fellow reader of our newsletter.
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Just to let you know that everything is going very well for me at the moment.I have not had any problems since I changed my diet . I am still experimenting with the foods to see which works for me so far I am taking lots of vegs and fluids so far I am feeling very well.I hope that this continues for me I do not have to take any medicine so far . I am so happy it has changed my life I could not have done this without all the support you have given to me.I still worry some times that I might get a flare but I think that I will be able to cope if I do.It is great that there is someone out there who a person can turn to if things gets bad. Again thank you so much for all the help you have sent to me."
This is from Hillary, thanks for your kind words Hilary.
The problem we have now faced is which probiotic?? There are hundreds out there, and some are better than others. You can just ask you local health food store for advice if you like, they can help. Make sure you tell them you have been on antibiotics (if you have). That will help them determine which ones are the best suited for you.
I was going to go into a ling speech about what to look for but found this and it covers it perfectly. What to look for in a probiotic
In summary the things to look out for are
- Lactobacillus - bacteria
- Bifidobacterium - bacteria
- protease, amalyse, and lipase - digestive enzymes (help break food down)
That covers the basics of what a good probiotic should have. Read
the label and make sure it is suited to you and has the right bacteria
in it and you will be OK. Also make sure it is a good quality
brand, if the bacteria are dead in the capsule then it is no good
taking it. Most good brands have a guaranteed level of
live bacteria in them. not just a quote live bacteria at point of
manufacture.
Some brands that are OK are.
ZYMAFLORA, Acid Digestion Formula
All available from Live Lean Today
However there are heaps of other brands, they are just two that we found.
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