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VSL#3 is one of the few probiotics like Align that has been clinically tested on IBSers and found to be effective. VSL#3 contains a number of probiotics while Align only contains one. Unfortunately, Culturel, Primal Defense, Permaclear and Kyodopholus have not been clinically tested for IBS and may be of little benefit for managing IBS.
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The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
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The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS
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I take Align, but I read somewhere that it is better to take a probiotic which contains more than one strain. I wonder if that is true. VSL#3 contains more than one, so maybe that would better?
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Definitly stick to what is working for you. Lomitil made my mouth really dry and would only work for a little while so i stopped. Im sure i would feel better if i took the Lomitil and Immodium every day but i really want to find a better solution.
The one thing i can say about all the pro-biotics i take is that i haven't gotten a cold (not even sore throught) in a year. I always would get atleast one cold a year. The other thing is that i usually get acne (especially in the summer) and that has pretty much vanished alltogether. Unfortunetly it hasn't done anything for my IBS, haha.
Im going to try this VSL#3, what the heck, i already take 4 probiotics a day. Whats another one?
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It seems you can order it right off there website. Should i get the powder or pill form?
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It is a myth that many strains are better than one strain. There is some evidence beginning to emerge that some strains of probiotics may exacerbate certain disorders such as IBS. VSL#3 is a multistrain probiotic that has clinically tested on IBS. My understanding of the research findings is that Align is generally more effective than VSL#3 for IBS. Here is a link to a message I posted some time ago that give abstracts to various studies done on probiotics and IBS.
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The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet
The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS
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Ok thanks, glad you cleared that up. I will stick with the Align.
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I didnt't realize it came in pill or poweder form. What one are you going to try? I am going to also order some but not sure which would be better.
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No, I thought it was the same as Align. I read Syl's answer below and will try now that I know it contains the same plus additional. Align worked a little, I am now trying acidolphilus to see if can tell a difference. I think I do with the urgency, but can's say for sure, because I'm horrible with the diet thing and always eat something that is a trigger and then regret afterwards!
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See my pharmacist suggested I try acidolphilus also and I have some just haven't started them yet. I guess I could try it before buying anything else.
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I just purchased the pill form of VSL#3.
I also just bought something call Intestaid which contains nucleotides that help you gut reproduce the good healthy DNA cells in your intestines? Heres the site if anyone's interested... http://www.naturalhealingnow.com/intestaid.php
Some guy on another forum in the UK has been taking it (similar product) for the past few months and is 80% better. So i figured what the hell.
Im going to get to the bottom of whats causing my IBS and im going to get my life back one of these days, hopefully!
With all the things im taking, Vitamin D3, Super B, Omega 3, Pro-biotics, etc. I feel really healthy in general, probably the most healthy i have ever been. I even cured my acne. I just can't seem to get rid of this IBS!!!!
Edited by Borrelli (08/04/09 12:56 PM)
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