Question 1

is enterococcus faecium safe for humans?

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Safe for what?: It's a pathogenic bacteria that's best avoided.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

could labneh contain probiotics?

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

Question 6

is there a pill by vega for probiotics?

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Not a pill: Vega looks like a company that makes propietary blended shakes and other products.  The probiotics are included in the shake.  How effective they are, i don't know.

Question 7

at what point should you take probiotics?

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Probiotics: If you have GI symptoms and have seen your doctor, a multi-strain probiotic is a good.  Recent research points to the bacteria in the gut as influencing mood and overall health so a probiotic can be helpful for all of us.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

what's the benefit from using probiotics  8?

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Pro mean with: and bio means life.  Probiotics help the GI system digest food.  Anti means against. So, if one takes excessive antibiotics (which are sometimes needed) they can kill off the good bacteria in our GI systems and we can have digestive problems.  This can happen w/out antibiotics at times too.  So, the probiotics replace the good bacteria that are missing or low.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

does trader joes probiotics need to be refrigerated?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: If you mean the tablets, a cool dry place will do.  If you mean smoothies that have probiotics in them, they do need refrigeration.

Question 10

is beano a probiotic?

Accepted Answer

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.

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