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Re: Probiotics
11/10/09 06:30 AM

Syl

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Generally speaking Bifidobacterium are more effective for managing IBS that Lactobacillus. Many probiotics contain fructooligosaccharides and/or inulin. These added soluble fibers ferment quickly causing gas and bloating in many IBSers. Best to avoid probiotics with these additives. You might also look for a probiotic that contains between 100 million and 1 billion CFU (colony forming units).

There is a short section on probiotics in The Role of Food and Dietary Intervention in the Irritable Bowel Syndrome that you may find interesting.

Good luck

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