Do Probiotics Work? It Depends on What You Want to Happen
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2015
- You guys love the microbiome. You're not alone. The sales of products containing yeasts and bacteria that will colonize your gut and make you stronger and better are legion. I recently met a researcher who did actual microbiome work, and he didn't seem nearly as convinced as the public. But do probiotics work? That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.
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I've been using myself as a guinea pig regarding probiotics for 4-5 months now, obviously my experience is purely anecdotal but I've noticed a complete reduction in my symptoms of lactose intolerance by taking more lactobacillus acidophilus and lactobacillus bifidus especially. Even though I lack the ability to produce the lactase enzyme, presumably the bacteria do it for me. I went from extreme cramping, bloating and diarrhea with consumption of milk/ cheesecake, to zero symptoms upon chugging a glass of milk (something I don't do regularly, only to test myself at the 3-month mark).
I suppose a probiotic capsule with enteric coating would help some of the microbes reach the small intestine without getting destroyed by the stomach acid.
+Lucy's Corsetry I'm happy for you, We can't really tell if this will work for anyone else or whether or not the probiotics did this. Write up a protocol for a study, recruit participants, and get the results and see if it does help.
At the same time if it is a placebo effect, embrace it. Placebo is one of the best most effective drugs we have yet so rarely intentionally utilized. Maybe it's not even worth finding out if the the treatment "actually" works as long as the treatment "seems" to work and has no risks.
+Lucy's Corsetry If it works for you, embrace it. I started drinking Kefir daily to combat IBS-M symptoms that I was unable to control through diet alone (even the FODMAP elimination diet had a small effect on gas, bloating, and my bowel irregularities). I was kind of nervous to try it, being such a probiotic heavy food and I didn't know how it would affect my gut, but I'm so glad I did. Certain things still trigger some gas and inconsistent stool composition (mainly alcohol), but those symptoms have been reduced drastically and bloating has left me completely. I even abandoned the FODMAP diet and none of my symptoms increased or returned. I know we are just two people and probiotics may have negligible effect on others, but for me, I stand by the belief that probiotics have helped me control my symptoms.
I can’t say its all in my head, but I notice I could eat cheese without issues now too! Before, I had to time when I could eat pizza, because i had to be home for the cramping and explosive diarrhea that follows. Now I just expect it, but it never happens. The probiotics was the only new addition so I just assume it helped!
@@mrobusto1010 i am starting to make and drink homemade kefir. It's starting to work.. i can tell because my foreheads getting bigger! 😆
"Supported by viewers like you"
Yep, you definitely watched PBS as a child. XD
Perhaps the Western diet really is that messed up that we need to make some fine adjustment to our microbiome through supplementation.
as a pharmacist, I emphasize the need to get refrigerated probiotics if they're going to try them. the tablets/capsules you can buy in the vitamin section of your local pharmacy are almost guaranteed to be dead already, if it even had what it says it has in the first place, since they're not regulated at all.
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Gut biome has been linked to obesity, manipulating the gut biome could treat chronic obesity. Manipulating the gut biome could also impact conditions like IBS, Chron's, Celiac, etc. but modulating the levels of different hormones and proteins in the gut and/or bloodstream. The fact that probiotics have so far had limited success doesn't mean it's not worthy of research, it means the exact opposite, MUCH more research is needed.
This may be TMI, but anybody that suffers from IBS should give probiotics a try. I have IBS. My doctor told me to start a probiotics regimen after a few months of very rough IBS symptoms. I've been taking probiotics for over a year now.. it took a little bit of time (2-3 months), but my IBS "attacks" are waaay less frequent now. I went from several "attacks" a month to just a few this whole year. The "attacks" consisted of severe and painful cramping and bloating followed by diarrhea for the rest of the day, then constipation the following few days, then being regular again. I was basically constantly in this cycle of symptoms with only a few days of regular in between. I'd feel sick this whole time, and be afraid of eating a lot or eating certain things that might irritate it further. I never could figure out if any foods triggered my IBS. Before trying this, I tried fiber, cutting out lots of foods, diet and exercise, etc. I can definitely believe that not all probiotics are the same, but I am so happy I found one that works for me and lessens my symptoms so much. It has given me a lot of freedom to get these "attacks" under control.
+Kaleigh O Your story sounds similar to mine. I had IBS-M symptoms (still do to an extent) for the past two years. They really started when I began to eat clean and exercise more frequently, which seems like it would be the opposite, but that's when I really noticed the symptoms. Even went to my gut doc, and he told me I probably have IBS and there is little I can do about it (gee, thanks). As I continued to lose weight and gain muscle mass, my symptoms (terrible flatulence, bloating after meals, cramping, bouncing between loose and hard to pass stools, etc.) continued to get worse until I finally started the FODMAP diet and cut out all workout supplements (I was only using whey isolate and creatine by this point). During the elimination phase, I noticed a small difference, but before I began reintroducing foods, my symptoms spiked again. This was about a month ago. On a whim, I bought some Kefir one day and decided to give it a try, since I've read good things about it. I've been drinking a cup every morning and almost instantly I noticed a change in my gas and bloating. I'm still not completely regular, but bloating and cramps are pretty much non-existent now. I've even reintroduced high FODMAP foods with no difficulty, although I will admit I am being careful to limit their consumption to a few servings a day.
TL;DR started drinking Kefir on a whim and I've had a lot of success controlling IBS symptoms.
hi can you please indicate here what is the brand of probiotics you take . Tks
You can also pl email me shiran.anthony@gmail.com. Many tks
I have a host of stomach problems and swear by the probiotics I use. They've helped more than any prescriptions
When I was diagnosed with diabetes I changed my whole lifestyle. At the time I was 240 lbs. One of the dietary changes was to eat yogurt almost every day for lunch. I now weigh 164lbs. So many experts on TH-cam.
"Healthcare Triage has it's fingers in everything" sounds kinda malicious.
+PitaJ Lol I took it as mischievous, like a child who touches everything and get's into trouble.
+Mariel A. haha yeah, I thought it was funny!
So glad I found this channel. It shines light where it definitely needs to be. Thanks fir all your hard work.
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A lot of the recsnt videos have you out of focus some of the time or is it just me?
+serialced This one in particular seems to be more out of focus than most previous episodes.
But let's not split hairs here - just listen to what he has to say. That's more important than whether he's in focus or not. :)
+serialced For some reason or another, the autofocus isn't working.
+serialced Part of the problem is a _very_ shallow depth of field (because they want the background to be blurry), so if Dr Carroll leans forward or backward even a little bit, he is no longer in focus.
Josh Wright
You're absolutely right, though I doubt they record everything in manual focus mode. Could still be that or a slow autofocus on the camera they're using I guess :)
+Josh Wright ^^^ This guy gets it. Come on Stan, keep Dr. Carroll on his mark. :)
Fecal Transplantation could be a great way to fix the microbiome after every treatment with antibiotics. Before you get traded your doctor could collect a shit load of sample material.
Great episode. As always, thanks for the great info.
Best cure for constipation? Beans! Fiber, fiber, and more fiber.
Not fiber, cellulose!
Jose Rosas
Cellulose is fiber...
+Inorganic Vegan Aye. But most people associate fiber with grains when in reality any vegetable will do. Therefore cellulose.
Jose Rosas
Um, okay.
no. Prunes, prunes, prunes, bell peppers
I respect the information the Dr. provides, but I dislike his insistence on accusing his audience ("you guys") of being the perpetrators of what ever medical myth he's addressing. If anything, I would expect his core audience to be the *most* likely to agree with him.
This.
+hypersapien one of my favorite youtubers made a video about probiotics and how she looooooooves probiotics and I was curious if there was actually evidence and looked it up. I really think that the videos with a clear title attract a lot of new viewers and people who are interested but the other video like "live healthcare triage" are more for the core audience :)
Correctrix Glad I'm not the only one that felt this way, then.
Pussies.
Correctrix you actually unsubscribed because you felt disrespected and check future videos if they still disrespect viewers 😂😂😂 I never even noticed that he is “disrespectful”, he’s just talking, I mean COME ON!!!!! this is hilarious
who exactly are you talking to with this "all of you"? that's a terrible generalization, not everyone worships sensationalized science or pseudoscience
I grew up in the suburbs of NYC in the 1950s and 1960s. We had seven TV channels, not counting VHF (which we usually couldn't get) And most TV stations went off the air sometime after midnight, with a film of the Blue Angels flying in front of an American Flag background, while the Star Spangled Banner played quietly.
I've never had antibiotics (in my twenties) and now I'm irrationally rather attached to my gut flora :P
Do a video on antibiotic resistant bacteria please. I'm genuinely concerned !
+icandodgebullets86 If you're worried about that, stop eating meat.
BOBOUDA Explain
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www.cdc.gov/narms/animals.html
Most of danger of antibiotic resistant bacteria comes from the fact that they overuse antibiotics in livestock, to make sure that the animals don't get an illness. And it's overused way more with livestock than with humans.
BOBOUDA I see. I think you can buy from certain brands that guarantee no antibiotics are used on the animals. In any case more vigilance is needed. The meat industry needs to be checked.
+BOBOUDA Um, antibiotic resistant bacteria is due to the overuse of penicillin in modern medicine. Not really from meat.
Could you do an updated video if there are newer studies out. I have been seeing more about the gut brain access and Vaginal health (BV) in relation to probiotics and prebiotics
so no obvious harm done right? continue with the probiotics it is!
would like a more thorough study on the use of a probiotic wash on yeast infections.
+RainAngel111 I was thinking the same thing, actually. He kinda only briefly touched on it, but I find it a bit difficult finding reliable information on the subject on my own. I'll try digging more, though. From what I currently found, only two antibiotics in general seem to be associated with yeast infections.
***** I've barely heard anything about it. But I stumbled upon a discussion about it in a thread about fecal transplants.
+RainAngel111 This is probably TMI but I get yeast infections every time I'm on antibiotics, and the last 2 times I had to take antibiotics my doctor and pharmacist both recommended I take a probiotic supplement and I was yeast infection free. I know one person's story on the internet isn't exactly evidence, but he did say they're pretty low-risk so it's probably worth testing out the next time you're on antibiotics :)
Yogurt isn't the only fermented food out there. Fermented foods aren't as common in the American diet, but they do seem to be prevalent in other parts of the world and likely contribute to having a healthy and varied gut microbiome.
i would love to see more studies done. ive personally benfitted/had significant improvement in bloating and chronic constipation by taking Culturelle.
I literally JUST purchased this brand and was hoping to get some benefits for the issues you listed! So happy to see your comment! How long did it seem to take to kick in?
I'm surprised you didn't talk about FMTs, but I guess that requires more background with the microbiota.
sauerkraut is a great option, you get more strains and a much higher cfu count
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a thing I was wondering about with probiotics that you didn't mention was lactose intolerance. a few lactose intolerance medicines you can get over the counter include probiotics these days.
that's what I was going to mention - I use inner health/lactobacillus to treat my IBS and to help keep my gut more tolerable to what lactose I do have, so I'd like to know what the research says.
***** it's not always that easy, let alone simple.
***** Yes, paleo gains.
Because someone who thinks paleo is a legit thing totally has a say over dairy consumption and not say the gp I visit regularly.
And you'd clearly know about the variable nature of the amount of lactase some adults may or may not have.
Yes, you know their bodies better than they or their healthcare professionals do.
Bravo.
In the meantime, I'm gonna go make a flat white with some of the lactase treated milk I can buy and use at home which isn't always an available option when eating away from home. Want one?
***** it's not always clear what has dairy in it until you're already suffering from it. especially when eating out or at a friend's house -_- and if you're on a budget then screw not getting any dairy while still getting a nutritional balance.
+Xarin Sliron I'm lactose intolerant, and I take lactase pills when I want dairy such as ice cream or cheese pizza. Other than that, I do not have dairy. I find that taking a probiotic daily or every other day keeps me regular. I think my gut just doesn't naturally have good bacteria. I've noticed a HUGE difference with probiotics..it helps way more than fiber alone. I can have fiber and water all week long and still be constipated. Probiotics keep my guy happy. NOTE: not all probiotics are created equal, so you have to find the right one for you...i've tried different brands and combinations but the one that makes a difference for me is Lactobacillus acidophilus.
What about helminthic therapy for chrons dissease and ulcerous cholitis? I heard that it works pretty well but I don't know how to find studies I only know about the one done by nottingham university. I would really like to try it for my auto immune dissease.
Taking probiotics is great for you when your doctor prescribes you an antibiotic. When you are sick, the antibiotic can also remove the "good bacteria" that your small intestines have that help you to break down food. Probiotics are a great way to keep the "good bacteria" where it belongs.
i use it to fight lactose intolerance. it woks for me.. or when my gut feels irritated.
Cover acupuncture please!
I don't have an opinion on it yet, so I'm waiting for you
oh gawd, I know exactly what PBS thing you're talking about, it was on like three times a day when I was home sick with walking pneumonia. *flashbacks*
What about studies looking at the effects of probiotics on vaginal Candida infections?
I would be curious about this too. TMI, but I am ridiculously prone to them, after every round of antibiotics and the week after my period every month, so my doctor suggested probiotics to combat them.
i recently brought a box of probiotic capsules and im wondering if i can open up the capsule and just mix it with water because gelatin/vegan capsule isnt the healthiest thing for you?
I use mine for ibs and it makes a huge difference.
Al probiotics are definitely not created equal. I've tried a few different probiotics, with my physician's approval, and VSL#3 made the biggest difference in helping me manage Crohn's symptoms alongside conventional anti-inflammatory drugs. It was like night and day for me.
I have ulcerative colitis and I used probiotics for a while. I figured if it didn't do anything, I might still get a placebo effect. Also, I liked the taste.
Probiotics helps in constipation or not?
I have IBS-C & I am taking prebiotic +probiotic to fix it.
I take a probiotic supplement in the morning with a meal and usually have a bowel movement afterward - and I have IBS-C. Before that I'd go once every 2 or 3 days with hard stools.
you guys should do an episode on fecal microbiota transplants. It's gonna make some jaws drop!
I grew up in the 90s and only had 7 channels on the TV, one of which was PBS. You're not alone. =P
Using it for constipation daily (once everyday.) Result is pretty good so far.
Problem is that advances in medical research is SO FRIGGIN SLOW. Yes, I said it. Everybody's all hyped up about how fast it's moving, but in fact it's really slow. It's the nature of the science, but even considering that into the equation, it's still slow. For example, we've known the existence of a condition called eczema for a LONG time. A cure? No. I understand that curing a condition like eczema is very complicated and the causes are different for everybody. This is why we look to unproven things like probiotics. Still, it seems to work for some people and it sure as hell doesn't cost a lot (compared to drugs that is), so why not.
+Woo Cheol Shin It is slow compared to what? Overly optimistic expectations? Current-day medical research is progressing at a staggering rate compared to its historical progress, the only thing we can compare it with.
Something I'm curious about is the usefulness of probiotic supplements for a person with lactose sensitivity. My boyfriend cannot do dairy and he takes dairy pills, but his tummy still suffers from time to time. Are there any studies that support the use of probiotic supplement pills for someone with dairy intolerence?
Only 5 channel? You must have lived in some remote area. Back in the 1960s in Los Angeles we had 7 VHF channels (the 3 networks and 4 local channels) and then a few UHF channels (which included PBS).
I, too, lived through 5 TV stations (one of which was PBS). I cracked up.
I would be interested in seeing a followup video on oral probiotics.
+XetXetable As would I. While the plural of anecdote isn't data, I will say that from personal experience, there's one in particular that works well enough that I can eat dairy again. (not lactose intolerant, it's something else in dairy that makes me very sick)
There are many, many flawed studies and some purposefully so. Whoever conducts them ( or pays for them ) becomes very important. Especially when treating a condition that there is already a popular pharmaceutical drug on the market for.
How to affect our gut flora is the key to a lot of chronic health conditions. Diet is probably number 1 in importance, then exposure to more commensal and beneficial strains of bacteria - number 2, then prebiotics - 3.
Fecal transplant however is showing very good results. From Crohn's disease to depression.
So reducing diarrhea if you already have confirmed infectious disease like c-diff? What about preventing c-diff? I find it hard to believe but would be interested in your view if the research
Have you seen " Addam Ruins Everything" episode clips about health?
+Jennifer Isaacs I recently watched a few of those videos and while I initially found them engaging as well, I think that their writer/producer is less concerned about presenting factual content in the right context. For example, in the videos on Why You Should Tell Your Coworkers Your Salary, the set of possible responses is reduced to a binary. I can think of many other outcomes and until he mentions a study to support the show's claim, his opinion is just as good as yours or mine (less so actually since we would have to experience the fall out). He also says that Listerine "Created" the term Halitosis from whole cloth according to their website, but the Wikipedia entry and dictionary definitions seem to indicate that it was coined in 1874. Furthermore, pointing out that something that has antiseptic properties for you mouth and also clean other surfaces like floors seems a bit like fear mongering. The show raises some interesting questions, but both the facts and opinions are reported with the same level on confidence so perhaps the most surprising claims should be taken with a grain of salt and further researched yourself imo.
I think all humans have biases that influence the information and misinformation. Wikipedia isn't perfect either and often even higher learning doesn't accept it as a resource. So really I rather see more than one form of media on it rather than fallacy about information. Then as well there is not fear mongering but humorous satire. The Onion is satire as well with bits of facts and bits of bull. Some need critical thinking and media literacy skills rather than just believe everything heard and seen.
I agree take with grain of salt and research for one's self. Including about anything found on TH-cam or online.
do pro biotic helps with bloating and alot of gas?
I take pro-biotics and I found that they've helped me in some cases; like with food poisoning, and they're a good preventative measure against diarrhea.
Also I have a difficult time extracting nutrients from food naturally. My whole life I've struggled with digestive issues, so when I eat stuff, I just feel sluggish instead of getting the energy I need. However, taking probiotics have helped me with that.
I should probably explore using different types though, just to see if I can get better results from different kinds instead of just the usual.
Lori P what kind do you take?
I take "Probiotic Acidophilus Chewables with lactis", you can find them at a place called Vitamin world. They also have a more potent liquid version, but it tastes like runny strawberry yogurt. That's why I go for the chewables!
Talk about the new antibiotic resistant superbugs. I heard the post antibiotic era has begun since we are once again sitting ducks for deadly infections.
I love this channel
I want a RCT using probiotic capsules (the refrigerated kind), inserted vaginally, for treating vaginal yeast infections. Possibly comparing it against a placebo, and a popular conventional anti fungal. We should control them against age, severity of infection, bmi and where in the menstrual cycle you're at. I would say diet too but it's too hard.
I have done piles operation 5 month age and I have been taking antibiotics for a long time and now my toilet is not clean 3 months I face this problem what can I do now
Well, i'm more intrested in mood and general immune function because i know that about 80% of the serotonin (the feel good neurotransmitter) comes from your gut microbiome and your gut microbiome also "trains" your immune system. And hey since we're stressed and put so much sugar inside us (sugar and simple carbs in general feeds the bad bacteria for the most part so it can create imbalances) of course we're gonna feel like crap and be more vulnerable to pathogens if our microbiome is not in good health. Also it's not just yogurt, it's sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha tea, coconut yogurt (this better be good because i don't quite like the taste of it).
I have neurologic issues affecting my bowels, this mean I get occasional bouts of diarrhea and constipation. I use probiotic yogurt along with fiber and fluids as part of my diet to manage this condition. I do not feel like I am treating it as medicine, but as part of my diet to control a health issue affecting my intestines.
At Kaiser, after surgery, I was given antibiotics, and as part of taking antibiotics, they had me take probiotics preventative. My surgery was in my gut, so risks associated with diarrhea would have been more... risky. Do you favor the preventative prescription of probiotics?
I usually just try to include probiotics in my diet any time I have to take an antibiotic, but I'm totally prepared to accept that that's just my superstition. :-p
I'm disappointed that the gut-brain connection wasn't discussed in this. There is some evidence that changing the gut biome can put major depression into remission, as found in instances of fecal transplants.
When someone gets sick, they automatically refer to medicine, which isn’t a bad thing. Medicine helps some sicknesses more than half of the time. When medicines are used improperly, things can go wrong. People often wonder why they get sick so often and blame it on their “poor immune system”. Now yes, some people do have a poor immune system and they can’t help the fact. But for others, eating healthy could also solve their problem. Unknowingly, people cause their own sickness by their eating habits. Food is often consumed because of the comfort it can provide, the taste, smell, and the looks. In some instances, people turn to food when they are upset. Thinking that the food would be helping them in their case, it could also be harmful. Probiotics wouldn’t have to be used as often as some people think if they would eat right and consume a healthy amount of protein and nutrients.
Thanks for this video! To add to this, there are advantages and disadvantages to taking soil-based probiotics. For example, soil-based probiotics are more spore-forming. The spore creates a protective barrier so that the microorganisms are more likely to travel through the stomach without being destroyed by stomach acid. So they are more likely to attach in the gut, and be effective. On the other hand, this can be a negative if the microorganism causes an infection, because it is then more resistant to an antibiotic that may be needed to treat the infection!
The reason why contemporary integrative care practitioners encourage a "food-as-medicine" approach is because many illnesses can be not only prevented with a healthy diet, but also treated with dietary changes. Evidence-based medicine is limited in it's pragmatic use, because we are still living in the stone age in terms of what we know about our bodies. Further, evidence-based medicine too often encourages unhealthy lifestyles and diets through a lack of information ("evidence-based" doctors will too often tell you "diet and exercise", but not much more).
Don't get me wrong though, I love evidence-based medicine.
You should do one on oil pulling :)
I lived in the 2000s and experienced very well the hardship of only having 5 channels on TV
The 2000s is barely 20 years ago. There were much more channels in the 2000s then when they were when he was growing up.
Ive had the worst stomach and gut problems for a long time. I’ve started taking a very well reviewed one and now I’ve got diarrhoea a week and a half in and my guts are rumbling huge. Must be working on all those gut issues. I tell you what else has been crazy, I’m not as hungry! Is that normal??
As an older viewer, I couldn't help thinking "Kids these days don't know how easy they have it. In MY day, I had to walk 9 ft through shag carpet to change the channel." (A line I stole from a FB post.)
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can you do an episode on prebiotics? :D
Can anyone who knows their stuff explain to me the difference between lactobacilicus and Bifidobacterium? I know that one works in the lower intestine and the other works in the upper intestine. Also, Where can I find a list of different strains and what they are targeted towards. And yes, what protects probiotics from stomach acid. Enteric coating? Does that actually do anything? I would love any help. Thank you!
Megan Henry +
Healthcare Triage: we don't just report the latest in medicine, we're responsible for a good part of it.
Well.. at least yoghurt's still a healthier snack than a chocolate bar :)
I've recently heard a lot of buzz regarding probiotics to help improve acne. Does this school of thought hold any water?
+Kadie Lee Silva I wouldn't count on it, but removing dairy from ones diet has very strong links with reducing acne.
This is the one "supplement" that we don't have to depend on buying from someone else and wondering if it's even the real deal. Cut up a pint of veggie's right out of the fridge...and yes almost any will do, however; celery, carrots & cabbage are the go to ones...submerge them in non chlorinated water with a pinch of salt and leave them on the kitchen counter for a few days...I prefer a week and you'll ferment your way to perhaps the best probiotics available. Some reports say as little as 1/4 cup contains more probiotics than an entire months supply of pill form.
Okay, this is kinda a silly video, because no where's in it does it talk about dosage, that's kinda like saying "Ibuprofen doesn't help pain" Well yeah, it could have no effect if your in sever pain, it all depends on how bad the pain is and how much ibuprofen you take!!! I've been taking Probiotics for year, it got rid of my IBS, it helps when I travel and get lessens the time of intestinal sicknesses. But I'm taking a 16 probiotic types, 32 Billion active units per pill, anything below this it wouldn't have ANY effect on me!!
Can you address the idea of generalized reductions in micro biomes and the effects that antibiotics have had one our biomes passing from generation to generation. Mother's pass on a portion of their microbes through vaginal births and breast feeding, helping to establish a health immune system. Since 1928, each subsequent generation has passed on fewer of these populations as a result of wide spread antibiotics. Shouldn't there be some consideration to the on going reduction of these microbial populations? It has also been shown that the US is prescribing considerably more doses of antibiotics to children than many of our European neighbors with substantially similar results. None of this erases the considerable accomplishments of eliminating serious infections because of antibiotics, but I would like to see what you think about the increases in use of ,and the possible detrimental effects of rampant antibiotics.
Are use a probiotic for my colitis. It was recommended by my doctor and I only use the ones that my doctor recommends.
is there any evidence to suggest that probiotics help mouth ulcers? it seems to be the only thing that helps speed up recovery.
Can you guys PLEASE do a vid on coconut oil?
The probiotics i use works well for me when i need it after an "episode" :)
My theory a probiotic yogurt consumed in moderat amount is a delicious replacement for other deserts. If it helps "horray" if not "oh well"
A lack of studies does not rule out effectiveness. And empirical data is often the reason to take enough interest to do a study. If people are not using probiotics there will be fewer studies.
I switch my PCP and he said he disagrees with the GI specialist when I said probiotics are mostly a waste of money.
I think he just got his ego hurt and doubled down though. Sad that doctors do that.
Do one on functional medicine practitioners!
I'm curious though. I have mild IBS and the doctor years ago said I should eat more yogurt, that it would help.
And while I didn't notice a Huge difference, it did seem to work a bit when my stomache was agitated.
Going by what the doctor said, it was the probiotics. But now I'm wondering, going from this video, how true is that...?
I had IBS so I purchased Ultimate Flora 30 billion CFU from Walmart and it cured it in 3 days.
What about using it to treat IBS symptoms in general?
+Nastassja Riemermann it works for me. my doctor told me to start a regimen. my life has vastly improved since I began it. I made a long post about it after I watched this video..
5 channels, lucky you we had 3 and sometimes 4 fuzzy channels
Seems you can't fill a prescription for antibiotics at a pharmacy these days without getting the probiotic pushing fear talk. I highly doubt the yogurt is really going to tip the scales either way, but the supplement might actually do something.
I was advised by my doctor to not take probiotic supplements without checking with her first, as they could interfere with some of the medications that I take.
Well yes, and... ?
I'm not understanding your point.
So you take medication. Of course you shouldn't make any changes without speaking to a doctor who is aware of both the condition you have and the medication you're taking for it.
This is health 101
I'm not getting a sense of a question or meaning to anything you said. And nothing in the video was said about changing anything without consulting your doctor.
If you're changing things because of what is said in a TH-cam video then you've got rocks in your head. Go see a doctor first!!! The guys in the video don't know your specific medical condition!
You are a very negative person.
I was merely making an observation. People do that sometimes, with no specific agenda. I was a bit curious whether anyone else had received that warning or not, but my life will go on if my post is ignored.
I am not sure what your critique of comments is intended to achieve.
+Scix Don't worry about him, he's just on this comments section to stir up trouble
What about home mad kombucha? It's a great probiotic.
1:15 i did not think your were going to say "vacant"
What about probiotics like Align, marketed to relieve symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
For IBS, I recommend you to try Align or VSL#3. These are quite well known products. You can find scientific supports (publications) for those in mygerm.com.
mygerm.com/probiotics/brands/align/
I just love listening to this guy. Thanks for unfuddling so many things!
Surprised you didn't mention any of the numerous studies that have strongly suggested the link of probiotics and lowered stress (cortisol among other hormones) in rats during/after forced swim tests or seperation from their mothers. The evidence is pretty solid. on the other hand you didn't mention how probiotics may be helpful but the methods we ingest them sometimes cause them to just pass through our bodies. I think more research will prove probiotics are more useful than you think.
What happens to gut bacteria after a fast? 3 days.. ..7 days...14 days....water only. Can a gut bacteria go without food for that long? Do they live that long?
I'm pretty sure there was a study linking probiotics to the alleviation of children's allergies, but maybe I'm wrong. Anywho, this video is an example of scientism, where a dearth of research means that no conclusions can be drawn, and that anyone who has made conclusions from their personal experience and observation is just some unscientific crank, or it's implied that they're wrong. I'm certainly interested in what studies can tell us about probiotics in the future, but it's pretty clear that it gets results. For myself, a 50 billion capsule wipes away my allergy symptoms after three days of use. I've been doing this for years, and I've never had to touch antihistamines. Without it, I'm married to a tissue box for months at a time.
Fresh is best. I wouldn't compare pills that can die in stomach acid with fresh probiotics. The new ProbioticMaker only takes 1 minute of prep to grow 11 types of probiotics. Please do a review of the new ProbioticMaker. Thanks for all you do.
It all depends on who does the studies and more importantly: who pays for them. Many "scientific" studies do little more than support the interests of the financial sponsor, and unfortunately most researchers can't afford to be independent because they have to make a living, and so they do as they are told. Natural probiotics will do no harm (I'm not talking about popping pills here). How about letting people find out for themselves so that they can come to their own conclusion?
i'm with ibs and propiotics manage my symptoms miraculously so yeah
+MrFuthisshit same. I just made a long post about it. they work.
what about eating a probiotic source?
Typo at 1:17: the text says "you gut."
I got an ad for a probiotic supplement before this video… That's kind of creepy.
Would that be the one that claims that one strain of bacteria *increases testicle size* in mice?
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