If your at your witts end …

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I used it on my son (he 2 now, we started at 9 months with him–thats when his issues really flared up (not GERD)) and I am starting my daughter who is 4 months old on a half capsule this week–my dr has approved it, but of course you can always consult your dr (if you like him/her)

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I think a lot of brands have dosing from infant to adult.

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OK, I’m going to be the big dummy and ask “what is a probiotic”? Is it like a vitamin? I’m guessing it’s the opposite of an antibiotic, but could someone be a little more specific????

Amy

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When you take antibiotics, they mess up the normal gut flora or bacteria that occurs within the digestive tract. Probiotics are supposed to re-establish the natural balance of this good bacteria in your gut and digestive tract.

Nicholas, my son with autism, is on probiotics, amongst other supplements and they have all helped him tremendously with his autistic enterocolitis (gut inflammation from the MMR)

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Research over the past
decade has shown that L. acidophilus possesses a number
of important health benefits including:

·
Ability to adhere to the GI mucosa and colonize the intestinal
tract

· Supports the body’s natural defenses (immunity)

· Helps control diarrhea, or constipation

· Helps alleviate occasional diarrhea or constipation

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s&h’s mum wrote: That’s great, Amy! Glad to hear that you’re finally getting some sleep. When did you start the probiotics? Which brand are you using?

Oh, I’m sorry, did I say I was getting sleep???

I have a year and a half of cleaning to catch up on.

Anyway, I was using “Ethical Nutrients” and it has 12 billion units in it. It’s a dairy free formulation, and it states it’s free of certain allergens, but then it also says processed in a facility that contains …

I recently switched to the “Natures Way” childrens form, but I’m thinking it’s not as effective. And it does contain trace amounts of allergens. Not to mention, I have to give it to them several times a day. With all the other meds, it gets too confusing. I like the one dose of the Eth. nut.

Does anyone know how much is too much for probiotics? Can you OD on them?

I heard for babies, to let them suck it off your finger. That’s a great idea. I’ve been mixing it in a shot glass (won’t be needing those for a LONG time!) and syringe it to both of them. I mix 1/2 teas. with about 2-3ml of BM or water.

I think both babies had there systems messed up from birth… as far as their “friendly” bacteria. I took antibiotics with both pregnancy’s I think. I’m sure they came out with an overgrowth of messy digestive bacteria and just were cranky constantly. They would just scream in pain most of the time. I didn’t realize it until it stopped. Now, Lucy cry’s more calm (if that sounds right) for a need to be met like her diaper or to be fed. She’s not just screaching screaming every time I lay her down.

I actually started it because we are having the toughest time getting over thrush/yeast. I’m the one with all the symptoms. I decided to put us all on acidopholus due to that. After almost 2mths worth of fighting this crap, I’ll do anything. So, I think I started about 8-9 days ago. It was almost a week before I realized things were better. My lactation consultant told me to do 4-8 billion units/day, but that’s for an adult and for thrush. I’m actually doing 10 B/day. I wonder what the max is? Especially if you’re fighting yeast.

Thanks girls. I’m glad you’re enjoying my information!! Looks like a hot topic. You know if it helps anyone out there, I’ll be happy!!

Amy— did you get enough info to understand it? Don’t feel silly!!! it took me this long to understand them. And I posted about it a while ago. It’s really confusing.

Ellen/Aidan— what’s MMR?

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