Question 1

what's the probiotics?

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Probiotics: "pro"-biotics put good organisms into your gut (unlike "anti"-biotics which kill bacteria) & include: lactobacillus, acidophilus, bifidobacter, sachromyces boulardes, to name a few.  Most are available over-the-counter & need to be taken daily to maintain the probiotic organism population.  Benefits include: less gas, regulated bowels, prevent infections, improve digestion, decrease inflammation.

Question 2

how would probiotics be helpful for me?

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Many ways: There is extensive research going on probiotics at the moment. They help in regaining the normal gut bacteria and ameliorate gastrointestinal symptoms among other things..

Question 3

is beano a probiotic?

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No it is not: Beano is not a Probiotic.  Beano is an enzyme.  A probiotic is either a bacteria or yeast.  
An enzyme is a protein, a protein is like a machine in cells.  Beano is an enzyme that breaks sugars down to simple sugars that your body can absorb more easily.  A bacteria can also break down food into something that body can absorb more easily.

Question 4

is probiotic good for health?

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Many benefits: Probiotics are most commonly used in association with antibiotics to prevent diarrhea & yeast infections (florastor is esp.  Good for this) but acidophilus & other probiotics have many other proven benefits, including enhancing immunity, improving digestion, regulating bowels, preventing cancer, lowering cholesterol & reducing inflammation and allergies. See http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/probiotic.

Question 5

will probiotics help my gastric?

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GI health: Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifantis, Lactobacillus GG, Bacillus Coagulans, Bacillus Subtilis, Lactobacillus Salivarius  are probiotics which can aid digestive problems

Question 6

is the pill affected by probiotics?

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Unlikely: No it is not but why take probiotics in the first place?

Question 7

which probiotics is good for vitamind?

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Probiotics do not: Contain vitamin d.

Question 8

can i take align probiotic with ibgard?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Align is simply a pill containing "seeds" or colony forming units of beneficial bacteria that help balance the other bacteria you ingest from feeds/off fingers. It is really not a drug and does not interfere with them.

Question 9

is it bad to take pepto with a probiotic?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Do not take at the same time!

Question 10

can i still take my probiotic with beano?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take both.

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