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A 47-year-old female asked:

Regarding probiotics, which is better--yeast or bacterial? i'm taking florestor as i was/am experiencing gas/bloating. how long does it take to work?

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Dr. Sandra Pinkham
Dr. Sandra Pinkhamanswered
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Not so simple: Omeprazole interferes with digestion and can cause gas and bloating. Foods may be problem. See healing digestive disorders by andrew gaeddert for a helpful digestive clearing diet to determine cause of indigestion.
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Dr. Bruce Gingold
Dr. Bruce Gingold commented
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Neither may help if flora is normal. History of antibiotic usage?, bowel surgery?, pelvic radiation? May be lactose or wheat intolerant.
Mar 14, 2014

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