Posted on 11/18/2011 5:27:21 AM PST by decimon
VSL#3, classified as medical food, is designated for the dietary management of UC, ileal pouch and IBS
GAITHERSBERG, MD, Nov. 18 – As clinical studies continue to validate the use of probiotics to help promote general gastrointestinal health, a growing U.S. market1 for probiotics indicates that the U.S. healthcare community and consumers alike are recognizing the value of these beneficial microorganisms. However, because most probiotics are classified as dietary supplements, directing patients to the best probiotic for their individual needs can be challenging. And, as the category matures, one probiotic preparation -- VSL#3 -- stands apart and ahead because it is not a supplement; it has been classified as a refrigerated medical food designated for the dietary management of three major gastrointestinal conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, Ileal Pouch and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as "live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit to the host." But research also shows that probiotics are not "one size fits all."
"As the amount of research in the field of probiotics increases, clinical evidence continues to indicate that not all probiotics are the same; probiotic activity is strain-specific and unique, and some strains can have antagonistic or synergistic activities when mixed together," said Marc Tewey, vice president, commercial operations, at Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., manufacturer of VSL#3. "VSL#3 is formulated with a precise mix of eight proprietary strains of live bacteria, and the result is a probiotic medical food so potent, it must be used under medical supervision and must be shipped and sold as a refrigerated product."
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the antibiotics kill off the probiotics and everything we eat is so processed we cannot make our own probiotics
Probiotics are essential for optimal health, and they are not created equal. The best probiotic delivery system, developed by Dr. Marcus Laux of Qivana, is designed to pass through stomach acids..., and get where it is most effective. I have a family member who had full blown Ulcerative Colitis (20 meds, steroids...), and it is GONE. Friends have seen their IBS disappear. Check Qivana2.com, and do some extensive research. While the food product seems interesting, Qivana is the real deal. ihealth.myqivana.com
My understanding is that GMOs & processed food destroy much of our own natural intestinal flora. One physician I know speculates that this may be to blame for the pridemuc of GERD as well as increased susceptibility to food-borne illnesses. Who knows?
We are big probiotic supple enters at my house. We also eat lots of quinoa & other foods that support intestinal flora. We rarely get sick.
I’m a colon cancer survivor and the chemo cauterized my whole system. Only yogurt, fruit, and probiotics have been able to restore me. Doctors never recommend it. You have to figure it out for yourself.
Wow! Good for you! God bless you!
people who are lactose intolerant are able to drink raw milk. I had to have my gall bladder out. my son had to have his out and my daugher is having problems now too. it is the overprocessing and chemicals in the food and hydrogenated fats that are so darn bad for us.
Processed (pasteurized) milk removes the enzymes required to break down the lactose in the digestive tract. Lactaid is simply a form of those enzymes. Had the milk not been pasteurized in the first place it wouldn’t be an issue for most people.
How much do you eat daily?
How often?
Any guidelines or just how much you want to eat?
We start our day with kefir in the morning. I usually also mix some fruit w/ Greek yogurt to take to work. In the evening, I take a probiotic supplement before bed & so does my daughter.
I shop at Trader Joes because their food is relatively preservative-free & they do not sell any GMOs. I used to buy from Whole Foods but they’re big supporters of Planned Parenthood.
How are Dr. Ohira’s?
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>> “Doctors never recommend it. You have to figure it out for yourself.” <<
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That is almost a universal fact.
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