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Title: Probiotic question
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Published: Feb 2, 2011
Author: Me
Post Date: 2011-02-02 22:24:20 by Armadillo
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I recently started taking a probiotic called Align, for some bad IBS I'm having. I choose it after reading that bifidobacterium infantis has been shown to help with IBS. I'm wondering if Align might be some genetically modified bug (since it's patented) and maybe it can not reproduce, requiring the user to keep buying. Anyone here know about Align, or if probiotics are GM?
However Align has a patented form called "bifidobacterium infantis 35624", and the Align literature says users need to keep taking the stuff, forever I guess, or loose the benifits it provides.
It was my understanding that probiotics colonized the gut and would remain after stopping the probiotic.
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#1. To: Armadillo (#0)
I don't know, but I suggest that you read the post by Tatarewicz, because it seems to address your condition.
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Align is a Procter and Gamble patent. According to Wiki, Bifidobacterium infantis means that the strain was first isolated from a breast-fed infant by Henry Tissier. Tissier found that bifidobacteria are dominant in the gut flora of breast-fed babies and he observed clinical benefits from treating diarrhea in infants with bifidobacteria. So, since the strain derives from breast fed infants you can't reproduce it. I've used probiotics in the past but never continued use after countering antibiotic effects. Having no experience with IBS, I can't say one way on treating this condition long term.
" If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11
Thanks. Guess I'll keep taking the stuff and hope some GMO alien dosnt burst out of my gut.
Danone B.L. Regularis TM Activia probiotic yogurt contains bifidobacterum lactis DN 173 010 and being available at the grocery store with blueberry and and other fruit may work just as well if you have no problems with dairy products. This yogurt is also fortified with vitamins and minerals. Company claims their's is "a friendly bacterial culture that remains active and alive in the digestive system." www.activia.ca
I'm going to throw this out there despite most men scoffing at the idea, but yoga is great at both alleviating stress and getting the innards in top working order. : )
" If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11
I'm not flexable enough for yoga. I have tried meditation, and that works to a point. Yoga improves flexibility..plus a guy in a yoga class is the minority in a room full of flexible women. Consider the possibilities. : ) Anyways, I was just throwing it out there for consideration. It sounds like you may have it bad and I hope you find some remedy soon Dillo.
" If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11
I know Bayer has a probiotic on the market too. Colon-something. Comes in a purple box. I have to check on this product everyday. You would think I could remember the name. Sigh. I recommend yogurt. All natural being the best. There is a good one called Chobani. Has 5 active cultures and natural sugars rather then corn syrup. I had a friend with chronic IB. My recommendation of yogurt worked for him.
Tough women come from New York, sweet women from Texas, prissy women from Southern California, but we NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN have fire & ice in our blood. We can ride 4-wheelers, be a princess, throw a left hook, pack heat, hunt with the men, bake a cake, love with passion, and if we have an opinion, you know you're going to hear it!! LOL yeah Dillo, consider the possibilities.
Tough women come from New York, sweet women from Texas, prissy women from Southern California, but we NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN have fire & ice in our blood. We can ride 4-wheelers, be a princess, throw a left hook, pack heat, hunt with the men, bake a cake, love with passion, and if we have an opinion, you know you're going to hear it!! LOL yeah Dillo, consider the possibilities. Stop that you two. Can you imagine what kind of images that sends through a poor boy's mind?
"“Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide.” ~ Gautama Siddhartha — The Buddha
Thanks I will look for that. LOL yeah Dillo, consider the possibilities. Maybe I could get flexible enough to suck my own d... www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6k_-hfHjP4
Naughty Dillo. I hate to say it but I know of a forum set up just for that. A friend of mine set it up and last time I looked it had over 5000 members.
Tough women come from New York, sweet women from Texas, prissy women from Southern California, but we NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN have fire & ice in our blood. We can ride 4-wheelers, be a princess, throw a left hook, pack heat, hunt with the men, bake a cake, love with passion, and if we have an opinion, you know you're going to hear it!! How could you endure life with no snuggles and nobody to tell you when you are wrong? : ) LOL!!
" If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11
LOL
Tough women come from New York, sweet women from Texas, prissy women from Southern California, but we NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN have fire & ice in our blood. We can ride 4-wheelers, be a princess, throw a left hook, pack heat, hunt with the men, bake a cake, love with passion, and if we have an opinion, you know you're going to hear it!! I'm not getting snuggled now, so no great loss.
#2. To: Armadillo (#0)
I'm wondering if Align might be some genetically modified bug (since it's patented) and maybe it can not reproduce, requiring the user to keep buying.
#3. To: abraxas, angK (#2)
I took alot of antibiotics last year (medical misadventure). I'm sure that, combined with recent intense stress at work, are what's inflaming the IBS.
#4. To: Armadillo (#0)
#5. To: Armadillo (#3)
I'm sure that, combined with recent intense stress at work, are what's inflaming the IBS.
#6. To: abraxas (#5)
When it feels like Chuck Norris kicked me in the gut, something more than meditation is needed.
I'm slowly feeling better than I did. Maybe the bifidos are helping.
#7. To: Armadillo (#6)
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I'm not flexible enough for yoga.
#8. To: Armadillo, Tatarewicz, abraxas (#6)
#9. To: abraxas, Armadillo (#7)
Yoga improves flexibility..plus a guy in a yoga class is the minority in a room full of flexible women. Consider the possibilities. : )
#10. To: farmfriend, abraxas, Armadillo (#9)
Yoga improves flexibility..plus a guy in a yoga class is the minority in a room full of flexible women. Consider the possibilities. : )
#11. To: farmfriend (#8)
I recommend yogurt. All natural being the best. There is a good one called Chobani. Has 5 active cultures and natural sugars rather then corn syrup. I had a friend with chronic IB. My recommendation of yogurt worked for him.
Yoga improves flexibility..plus a guy in a yoga class is the minority in a room full of flexible women. Consider the possibilities. : )
Possibilities huh.
Maybe they would let me do yoga nude.
#12. To: Original_Intent, farmfriend (#10)
Stop that you two. Can you imagine what kind of images that sends through a poor boy's mind?
Then I wouldnt need women. I'd never leave the house.
#13. To: Original_Intent, farmfriend, abraxas, Armadillo (#10)
No Planes. Think about it. ................. Guaranteed Penetration (no it's not porn)
#14. To: Armadillo, Original_Intent, abraxas (#12)
Maybe I could get flexible enough to suck my own d... Then I wouldnt need women. I'd never leave the house.
#15. To: Armadillo (#12)
Then I wouldn't need women.
#16. To: abraxas, Armadillo (#15)
and nobody to tell you when you are wrong?
#17. To: abraxas, farmfriend (#15)
How could you endure life with no snuggles
and nobody to tell you when you are wrong?
That's why I discuss politics with you. lol.
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