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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | >> (show all) Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370420 - 10/10/13 07:43 AM Edit Reply Quote CynthiaS Reged: 09/26/13 Posts: 54 Hi, I am looking for a probiotic that is good for IBS. Has anyone heard of this? ULTIMATE FLORA ULTRA POTENT 100 BILLION It is refrigerated. I hope it is ok to post this link, if not please remove. (Correct link) http://www.ultimatefloraprobiotic.com/Ultimate-Flora-Ultra-Potent-100-Billion-p/15350.htm Cheerio CynthiaS Very Underweight, 5'4'' 110 lbs)and trying to gain weight.\ . IBS-D,Gas,GERD,nausea,gluten allergy and sensitive to most flours. So far the only grain I am able to eat is rice. Edited by CynthiaS (10/10/13 02:13 PM) Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370422 - 10/10/13 12:47 PM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA You might look for one with the same bacteria in another product but without FOS as an 'Other Ingredient'. FOS is a short chained rapidly fermenting soluble fiber known to cause problems for some individuals with IBS. You can read about it in the first link in my signature. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS 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 Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370425 - 10/10/13 02:02 PM Edit Reply Quote CynthiaS Reged: 09/26/13 Posts: 54 Hi Syl, Thanks for the info. Actually, I posted the info from a different brand than I am getting. I looked it up and it does not contain the FOS. Thanks so much for your help. Cheerio CynthiaS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370512 - 10/22/13 01:22 PM Edit Reply Quote tracyla2 Reged: 03/11/13 Posts: 6 Loc: CA Bay Area I have been using Prescript-Assist, which is also recommended on the Gaps Diet. An MD I work for insisted I take an antibiotic shot, and unfortunately I did. I immediatly upped my Acacia Fiber and peppermint tea. I was still having awful diarrha sympoms "again" But started rigorously adding fermented foods, and this probiotic. It is recommended to take it twice a day for a month after antibiotics. I would say that my gut habits are more normal then they were since even before I took the antibiotic. And I thought they were as normal as they were going to get with the Heather's Fiber and Peppermint tea, which was pretty darn good. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370515 - 10/22/13 07:52 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 What is FOS?? I am also using this probiotic. I got it at Walmart. -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370517 - 10/23/13 03:53 AM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA FOA is fructo-oligosaccharides which are rapidly fermenting soluble fiber that can be an IBS trigger. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS 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 Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370520 - 10/23/13 10:33 AM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 In what foods or other substances are these found? Is there a list I can go to check? Thanks MUCH, Syl, as always!! -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Do NOT use FOS or inulin as a fiber supplement if you have IBS...       #370523 - 10/23/13 01:13 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA they can cause extreme bloating and gas. They're getting popular because they're dirt cheap, so they're popping up in all kinds of fiber supplements and also processed foods. They're basically a manufacturing by-product from the food industry. They're prebiotic, but not in a good way, because they ferment very rapidly in the gut. Good prebiotics have a very slow fermentation, so they don't have the gas and bloating risk. But good prebiotic soluble fibers are much more expensive raw ingredients. See here soluble fiber supplements for a rundown on soluble fiber options and suitability for IBS. Best, H -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370524 - 10/23/13 02:31 PM Edit Reply Quote CynthiaS Reged: 09/26/13 Posts: 54 Hi Heather, Thanks for your post. With that probiotic it is 1 enteric coated capsule taken once a day. Is there enough of the FOS in that capsule to trigger the IBS gas and bloating? Cheerio CynthiaS IBS-D,Gas,gluten allergy and flour sensitive. So far the only grain I am able to eat is rice. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370528 - 10/23/13 05:17 PM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA You have to read the label of every food, supplement, beverage - anything you eat - FOS and other unfriendly ingredients are liable to show up anywhere. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS 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 Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | >> (show all)

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