Probiotics?
#29936 - 12/03/03 05:39 PM
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rlan
Reged: 06/05/03
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I have been wondering for a long time about probiotics and then after reading the newsletter was curious... is there a probiotic pill that someone can recommend. I feel like if not I just go to the store and buy everything that says will help with digestion!! It becomes frustrating!! Thanks! How does acacia differ from Benefiber or Fiber Choice?
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Jarodophilus EPS works for me!
Also, Acacia is made from a different soluble fiber.
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#29943 - 12/03/03 05:52 PM
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Shanna
Reged: 11/15/03
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It is my saving grace. It is a miracle "drug." I take it on an empty stomach, twice a day -- one of these times before bed -- 3 capsules each time.
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What's the difference between jarodolphilus and acidophilus? Do they have different effects?
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Along with Fibercon tablets, I also take Acidophilus. It seems to work well for me, also!
You have to take it at least 2 hours after a meal, and about 2 hours before a meal for it to work properly. At bedtime is good. I take about 3 at a time, at least twice daily.
Hope this helps!
Laurel
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it is a brand. each pill is individually sealed (so they last longer) and they are room temp. stable... though i keep mine refrigerated, just in case. brand really matters... some probiotics don't even contain any probiotics in the (are all dead).
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Acacia is a different soluble fiber than Benefiber (which is guar gum) and FiberChoice (which is inulin). Both of those are a lot more likely to cause gas and bloating than the Acacia (especially the inulin). The Acacia is organic and is not processed. Benefiber is hydrolized and not organic, FiberChoice has added flavors/colors and binders and is not organic.
The fiber dosages for all three are pretty comparable. Acacia has 4.5 grams soluble fiber per tablespoon and the others are close.
Acacia has a prebiotic effect in the gut - that means that it encourages the growth of probiotics (healthy gut flora). So it can end up reducing gas and bloating if you're regularly taking it. Guar gum and inulin won't do this.
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Heather
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Have you ever heard of Natrol? The bottle says to refrigerate after opening... Each capsule is 100 mg... and the "other" ingredients are cellulose, magnesium sterate, gelatin; the main ingredient being 100 mg acidophilus. I could not for the life of me find the brand you mentioned... do you buy it online?
Girl, you sure seem to know your stuff! Thanks so much for replying to me!!
Sarah 
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Where would I find Acacia? Is a place like Walgreens likely to have it, or do I need to make a trip to a place like Whole Foods?
Thanks,
L
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