Probiotics?
trackercasey76
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I'm on some medicine that lets just say slows things down a bit. Can anyone recommend a good probiotic that might help with this issue?
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I actually just incorporate probiotics into my daily regimen, regardless of meds. I find it moves things along more.... regularly.
Currently I'm liking Greek yogurt with probiotics. Just 1/3 cup into my smoothies.
When things are especially... backed up, I drink kefir.0 -
My nutritionist recommended just this morning that I use Liberte Organic effervescent kefir. 1-2 tbsp a day. She prefers that to pills. Not sure if that brand is available in your area...0
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Where would I find Kefir? never heard of it...0
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Most likely at the supermarket in the dairy section. or at natural food stores. Kefir is similar to yogurt...1
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trackercasey76 wrote: »Where would I find Kefir? never heard of it...
Usually in the dairy section of your grocery store near the yogurt. It's a fermented dairy product. If your standard grocery store doesn't stock it, you might check a health food store or a place like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.1 -
Magnesium can also help keep you regular. I take 250mg of magnesium oxide for this at night (it can make you sleepy). http://www.constipation-remedies-for-all.com/magnesium-for-constipation.html I used to take a pro-biotic pill, in case Kefir "is tough to swallow" or too expensive to take daily.
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I prefer kefir over probiotics, basically "real" food over pills, and it has helped my digestive issues more than any other expensive probiotic pill ever did. This is the one i use, I'm in Australia so you wont get this particular brand, but you'll have an idea what to look for in the store.
Also, magnesium is great to prevent/fix constipation. From my years of researching this bothersome topic, this brand comes up a lot and seems to yield the best results based on reviews.
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Nothing like kefir
No comparison
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Trader Joe's has a pretty good acidophilus (probiotic) which is great to take before your largest meal of the day!0
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trackercasey76 wrote: »Where would I find Kefir? never heard of it...
It's very similar to yogurt, usually sold in the same section.0
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