Question 1

should i use the probiotic align if it has expired?

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See below: It would not have done you any good even if it was not expired. You can throw it away with a clear conscience.

Question 2

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 3

probiotics . good for u?

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Listen to your body: There are all kinds and some may contain heavy metals  that are not good. If one has recently taken antibiotics probiotics can be helpful to prevent clostridia  and overgrowth with bad bacteria but eating 6 servings of vegetables fresh or lightly steamed and eating one apple a  day promotes a healthy bacterial flora. Dairy, wheat, and sugar grow inflammatory bacteria.

Question 4

do probiotics really help?

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Help with what?: Probiotics MAY help. They are usually still alive, if stored properly all the time from production, through shipping, to being on the store shelf. The living microorganisms get weaker and die over time. The problem is that nobody can really tell how much live material was in the package to start, how much is alive when one buys it, how much survives at home, nor how much goes to one's intestine.

Question 5

what is the best probiotic?

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Align : I tend to recommend this brand of probiotics for patients with bloating &amp; irregular bowel habits.

Question 6

who should take probiotics?

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Most people: I am an advocate of probiotics.  The gut lining has a difficult time maintaining the balance of healthy bacteria with stress, disease, poor sleep, poor nutrition, antibiotic or medication use. Recent studies have shown benefits even pregnant patients. Probiotics can help with immune function, regulate constipation/diarrhea, bloating, help with GI diseases and even skin conditions.

Question 7

how effective are probiotics?

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Very: In this era of frequent antibiotic use and poor dietary habits, probiotics help replete the body's natural flora.  They help prevent overgrowth of certain bacteria and keep fungal growth also at a healthy level.  There have been studies also proving that probiotics contribute to intestinal health and digestion and regularity.  But just like everything else, all things should be done in moderation.

Question 8

could labneh contain probiotics?

Accepted Answer

Not positive: But since Greek Yogurt is often a good source of probiotics - my thought is that Labneh might also be.

Question 9

how safe are probiotics vs yogurt?

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Yogurt tastes better: These contain the "good organisms" living symbiotically with you. Certain condition such as use of antibiotics often kill-off too many of these good bugs and leave us more susceptible to illness from other bad bugs. Probiotics basically replace some of the loss of the good bug and hopefully restore the balance. Both are safe, but yogurts taste better? And contain calciums/vitamins. Good luck.

Question 10

when should someone take probiotics?

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Probiotics Use: I commend you for your desire to have good Health.
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for digestive system.
Probiotics can be helpful for
•	Irritable bowel syndrome 
•	Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
•	Infectious diarrhea (caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites)
•	Antibiotic-related diarrhea

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