Probiotics

Smack, what is probiotics? Obviously I can not help you as to if it is any good or not!
Just want to know what it is. Is it a vitamin of some sort?
~Jenna

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~NUT CRUSHER~

DS is on acidophalus (don't know how to spell it), Vitamin C powder, Poly Vi Sol and Duo Cal.

DS is on on acidophylus (don't know how to spell it), Vitamin C powder, Poly Vi Sol and Duo Cal.

Smack,

I know it was in the Main Discussion Board under something like Thanks. It was a story of someone outgrowing it. I've since bought a book that talks about it because it caught my attention. I'll try to find it again.

Is this the thread you meant? Sorry, I still can't link. It's under Main Discussion Board, poster's name is Schnook, and the title is Just Wanted to Say Thanks.

The book I bought is Food Allergy Relief by James Braly MD. I have NO idea what this doctor's reputation is, but the book is all about natural cures for food allergies and there's a chapter on probiotics. I haven't started reading it yet...

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Meg, mom to:
Matt 2 yrs. PA,MA,EA
Sean 2 yrs. NKA

[This message has been edited by mommyofmatt (edited October 19, 2004).]

My allergist suggested my children take acidophilus once a day - he sells and recommends Nutrition Now which comes in a powder form for my toddler (which I dissolve in her milk) and chewable raspberry tablets for my preschooler. Supposedly, there are no major studies to prove it, but medical professionals beleive it can stop the allergic "march" where they become allergic to one thing after another There was at least one study done that suggests it helps with atopic eczema. There are other benefits in regard to allergies, but I am not well versed on the subject. Yogurt is supposed to be wonderful for people with allergies too since it naturally contains acidophilus.

mommyofmatt,

Your a gem!
I brought up the thread in case anyone else is interested.
When my kids were young I had them on acidophilus but only after they were on antibiotics(thinking antibiotics rob them of the good bacteria )and acidophilus gives it back.

My kids eat a lot of yogurt but during the winter they do get a lot of colds which wreaks havoc on the good ole asthma.

So, I am going to do something about it and see if they have any luck. It can't hurt, this stuff is safe and if anything, good for you.

My son takes Culturelle, which we buy online from kirkman's lab.

nicolimom,

Is it stored in the refrigerator?
Does this help your child's immune system?

Thanks!

Hi:

The Nature's Way Primadophilus for children contains the following:
Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus rhamnosis and Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Our allergist felt that the Lactobacillus rhamnosis was the most important one.

Best.

Schnook

My ds is allergic to dairy. Is this safe for people with dairy allergies?

Mistey,

I ran the acidolpholus (sp?) by my allergist yesterday and he said there's no problem with taking it when there's milk allergies.
That was just a general statement w/out looking at a label....but I'm going to look into it.

THANKS Schnook!

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Meg, mom to:
Matt 2 yrs. PA,MA,EA
Sean 2 yrs. NKA

Acidophilus is grown on a culture and sometimes it is a milk-based culture. You have to really question the company as to what their acidophilus is grown on. I have found some companies that state "may contain traces of milk." I found also that some companies don't list the milk as an ingredient because it is "not" an ingredient, only grown on it. Does that make sense?
I am currently looking at two companies that seem ok. Freeda vitamins has one that is carrot based. And Nutrition Now has a children's one that I'm checking on the milk. If you are worried about milk, I will post what I find out.

Yikes! Mom2Nickie, I'm glad you posted about the milk based cultures! I would hate to give anybody bad information and I'm feeling a TOUCH annoyed at my allergist right now.

Yes, please let me know if you get a chance what you find out.

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Meg, mom to:
Matt 2 yrs. PA,MA,EA
Sean 2 yrs. NKA

Here is Nutrition Now's response. It did not answer my question to what their acidophilus is grown on, so I will send another email and focus on that.

Thank you for your email.

Rhino FOS & Acidophilus contains no dairy, wheat/gluten, eggs, soy, tree
nuts or peanuts. It does contain corn.

Sincerely,
Nutrition Now, Inc.

>Hello,
>
>I am interested in your children's Rhino FOS & Acidophilus powder.
>I was unable to see the ingredients in your product. My children have
>severe food allergies to peanut, egg, tree-nuts, dairy and soy. Does your
>product contain any of those allergens or any or the eight major
>allergens? What culture is your acidophilus grown on? I know some
>acidophilus is grown on a dairy medium, is yours? Thank you in advance
>for your help with my concerns. I look forward to your response.

Here is the Freeda vitamins one:
[url="http://www.freedavitamins.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=018-0276&Category_Code=cat_12"]http://www.freedavitamins.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=018-0276&Category_Code=cat_12[/url]

I have not had a chance to email their company, but I give my children their multi-vitamins. Here is there response to regular vitamins that I emailed them again this month to reinsure that they are still safe multi-vitamins. As you can see I just inquired about peanuts,nuts and no other allergens.

"Thank you for being a loyal Freeda customer. Yes, our Vitalets, as well as all of our products are free of all nuts.

Sincerely,

Freeda Vitamins"

Yes, we do have to keep it refrigerated. My son is undergoing chelation therapy, and his dr has told us to give the probiotics to avoid a yeast issue. So in that regard I think it would help the immune system.