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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Nutrition & HIV => Topic started by: Christine on September 18, 2006, 02:07:18 pm

Title: Probiotics
Post by: Christine on September 18, 2006, 02:07:18 pm

Hello,
Does anyone have an information on using Probiotics while on hiv meds? This past year has been really rough on my intestine/ stomach and am considering adding a daily probiotic. I have an ID doctor appointment on Wednesday so I will ask her then, but I wondered what you guys thought of using them, and if anyone had any experiences.
Christine

Title: Re: Probiotics
Post by: penguin on September 18, 2006, 07:05:16 pm

you should be fine with probiotics.  best bet is to take in capsule form,one which has a broad spectrum of pro and pre biotic bacterias, as the amount found in yogurt/yogurt drinks is minimal, and is mostly destroyed before it reaches the gut.

glutamine, might be useful too, helps GI tract to heal and maintain a normal lining. 1-2 grams/day mixed in liquid.

kate

Title: Re: Probiotics
Post by: J.R.E. on September 18, 2006, 08:51:12 pm

Hello Christine,

Here is some information from the old threads :

http://www.aidsmeds.com/Fusetalk/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=14629&FTVAR_MSGDBTABLE=


Here is a website that may give you some information :

http://www.usprobiotics.org/mainpageframe.htm



And another link :

http://www.aidsmeds.com/Fusetalk/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=19871&FTVAR_MSGDBTABLE=


I have always been big into yogurt products.Who knows
, Maybe that is why I have never really had any gut issues.

Take care-----Ray

Title: Re: Probiotics
Post by: Christine on September 19, 2006, 09:20:04 am

Hi Kate & Ray,

Thanks for the info. I did get the capsule form, and will try it today to see if it starts to help. I have an appointment tomorrow, so I will talk to the doctor, and I think I am going to ask her to rule out any infections since my stomach is bothering me more the past few weeks.

Thanks again!
Christine

Title: Re: Probiotics
Post by: alisenjafi on September 20, 2006, 07:56:43 am

Have you looked into eating yogurt? I posted a thread on my favorite brand, check it out.
Johnny

Title: Re: Probiotics
Post by: Christine on September 20, 2006, 04:00:48 pm

Hi Johnny,
I do eat yogurt, Stoneyfield Organic, but I was hoping the probiotic would be an extra boost to the good bacteria. I did talk to the doctor and study nurse today, and got the okay to use a probiotic. So, I am hoping it will help with the gut issues.

Christine