1. Posted by eve on Tue, Apr 15, 2008, 9:15 am PDT

I've been taking probiotics for years and they are the most effective component to keep my digestive system running smoothly. Don't watse your money buying the yogurt, etc. Eat food that naturally contain these or buy supplements. Be sure to take them on an empty stomach... its much more effective.

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2. Posted by princess on Tue, Apr 15, 2008, 1:17 pm PDT

eve....Buying yogurt is NOT a waste of money! Yogurt does naturally contain probiotics, such as acidophillus. I have irritable bowel syndrome, and yogurt really helps me. Also, if you can find the brand that you like best, it also taste great, plus it contains calcium and potassium.

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3. Posted by catluver42 on Wed, Apr 16, 2008, 8:28 am PDT

That was very helpful. I know a lot of food contain pr and pre-biotics. I started taking one when a neighbor suggested it. I never did know just why I should take it though, except it does help keep me hormonally balanced. Thank you for the definition of both.

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4. Posted by commonhealthproducts on Wed, Apr 16, 2008, 12:42 pm PDT

Another great, delicious food containing probiotics is raw sauerkraut and sauerkraut juice. We have exceptional quality USDA certifed organic products available at www.commonhealthproducts.org Because our vegetables are made with a starter culture, a mix of highly responsive specific strains of compatible lactic acid bacteria and are vacuum-packed, the lactic bacteria culture present is a stable micro-system. We are able to maximize the # of lactic acid bacteria present (to never more than 100 million bacteria per gram). This is more lactic acid bacteria than is present in homemade products, and in most, if not all, packaged products. To receive the same amount of lactic acid bacteria in 3 & ½ ounces of our raw cultured vegetables, you would need to eat almost 2 & ½ lbs of yogurt. In terms of our diets, regular intake of foods high in lactic acid bacteria is important, but it’s not the strain of bacteria that determines its effectiveness in the body but rather the general group of bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria (the category of "good" bacteria) produce lactic acid, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and other organic acids. They reduce pH and help to eliminate pathogens. All of these interactions result in a positive and healthful effect on our bodies. Bacteria, both good and bad, colonize the intestine. With daily intake of lactic acid bacteria, we ensure that good bacteria maintain an edge.

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5. Posted by wayjoh on Wed, Apr 16, 2008, 4:07 pm PDT

We find the most effective way to get probiotics to our clients is in a certified supplement. Simple for busy people, no guessing with the food choices at the store. Wayne Johnson Best Shape for life: www.SpartanChampions.com Healthy Habits for life: www.Commit2FitNow.com

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6. Posted by fartygirl.blogspot.com on Wed, Apr 16, 2008, 5:39 pm PDT

How about telling us how to get some? Way to leave me hanging.

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8. Posted by Mary Anne on Thu, Apr 17, 2008, 1:44 pm PDT

advertising blogs are the same as eating empty calories - useless!!

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9. Posted by Mary Anne on Thu, Apr 17, 2008, 1:45 pm PDT

advertising blogs are the same as eating empty calories - useless!!

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10. Posted by Jcutie on Sun, Apr 20, 2008, 2:14 pm PDT

Is it true that parasites can live in our intestines and not know it...Eversince the T.V starten advertisen colon cleansers my boyfriend has been obsessen about them he baught all different kinds of colon cleaners and toxins out for the intestines..he changed his diet...but i dont see any diffrence in his stomache..it says bloaten and gas come from the intestines being backed up...any how safe are they....laxitives seem to do ok..but dose it really clean...

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11. Posted by Tom and Sarah L on Tue, Apr 22, 2008, 3:23 am PDT

The information was great, but I am (Tom) a throat cancer survivor and am unable to have any of the foods mentioned for probiotics. What are the substititutes? Tom

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12. Posted by tristarcleaning@rogers.com on Wed, Apr 30, 2008, 2:49 pm PDT

good

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14. Posted by dob23@sbcglobal.net on Thu, May 15, 2008, 11:41 am PDT

very helpful to me. Thank you

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15. Posted by Jaheim38 on Mon, May 19, 2008, 12:54 pm PDT

very very helpful

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