Is there a probiotic that contains Lactobacillus sporogenes as well as Bifidobacterium infantis?
Q. Anyone know of one? I have found a few that claim to have both, but once I got to the manufacturers website they only have one or the other.
Asked by Nikki H - Mon Jun 1 13:53:05 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. go to your local nature store for help and good luck to you...
Answered by TrophyWife - Mon Jun 1 14:06:03 2009

What are the tested Indian brands for probiotic combination of Lactobacillus Acidophylus and Bifidobacterium ?
Q. I need the same for IBS. What is the recommended maintenance dose for the same ? Can they be taken on long term basis without adverse effects ? Pl. help.
Asked by budha, ctc - Sun May 11 09:48:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have no idea what you mean by "tested Indian brands". But probiotics are safe for daily use with no side effects...it is the same bacteria that is present in yogurt, expect in concentrated amounts. Other things that may benefit IBS is enteric coated oil of peppermint oil capsules, an elimination diet to check for food intolerances, and aloe vera juice.
Answered by hecla 1 - Sun May 11 10:05:45 2008

Anyone know how the name Bifidus or Bifidobacterium came to be?
Q. Anyone know how the name Bifidus or Bifidobacterium came to be?
Asked by Scarlett - Mon May 4 23:20:05 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Latin bifidus means: forked Bifidobacterium is a genus of Gram-positive, non-motile, often branched anaerobic bacteria. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the gut flora, the bacteria that reside in the colon. Bifidobacteria aid in digestion, are associated with a lower incidence of allergies (Bjoerksten et al., 2001) and also prevent some forms of tumor growth (Guarner and Malagelada, 2003). Some bifidobacteria are being used as probiotics. Before the 1960s, Bifidobacterium species were collectively referred to as "Lactobacillus bifidus".
Answered by Rain - Tue May 5 02:31:07 2009

do bifidobacterium produce lactase?
Q. i am a college student doing a paper on bifidobacterium and probiotics, i can't find this answer anywhere!
Asked by tigger112401 - Sat Apr 15 17:53:31 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. YES!
Answered by asian_toy_boy - Sat Apr 15 17:55:23 2006

what is importance of Bifidobacterium?
Q. article
Asked by mahmoud e - Wed Apr 2 15:40:32 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bifidobacterium is a genus of Gram-positive, non-motile, often branched anaerobic bacteria. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the gut flora, the bacteria that reside in the colon. Bifidobacteria aid in digestion, are associated with a lower incidence of allergies and also prevent some forms of tumor growth.
Answered by Peter S - Wed Apr 2 15:49:03 2008

Where can I buy cultured bacteria?
Q. I'm testing effects of caffine on bacteria for my middle school science project, so I'd like some type of bacteria in the human body, maybe like bifidobacterium and the like. SOS!
Asked by Nikki I - Wed Jan 23 01:24:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Several suggestions: 1) Check with your teacher, or whoever will oversee your project, to find out the rules for obtaining and using bacteria. 2) ATCC has almost every type of bacteria you can imagine. See link below. However, it might cost more than you're willing to pay. I picked one strain of bifidobacterium at random (they have quite a few), and the price was $225! Also, I don't know their rules about who they can ship to. 3) If you live anywhere near a research university, go to their website & look for a faculty member doing research on bacteria. Try the relevant departmental websites, like Microbiology or Molecular Biology. Once you find someone working with bacteria, call or email them and ask if you can get some bacteria from… [cont.]
Answered by qetzal - Wed Jan 23 02:05:35 2008

Micro. help please! What kinds of food products use bacterial enzymes?
Q. I know that yogurt has Bifidobacterium, but what is another one. I am thinking something like yeast for bread, but is that a bacteria? I need one more... Anyone? One more besides the lactobacillis
Asked by nikki p. - Wed Dec 17 22:24:07 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Lactobacillus is another one commonly used in dairy products. Yeast is not a bacterium. It is a Fungi.
Answered by 412envy - Wed Dec 17 22:40:01 2008

Does the L. Acidophilus in yogurt colonize the intestinal tract?
Q. I have been eating yogurt everyday with L. Acidophilus. I also eat yogurt with Bifidobacterium or B. Regularis. I have been doing this after I took two short-term antibiotics. I am not on antibiotics anymore. Is the friendly bacteria I am eating in yogurt colonizing in my digestive system and intestines or does it die when it comes to the stomach acids? Does "friendly bacteria" come back after it has been killed after an antibiotic and how long does it take?
Asked by Cherrigirl22 - Thu Dec 14 16:59:05 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The truth is that if you eat yogurt or take pills they bacteria will still pass through the stomach. So if it killed the bacteria in yogurt it would kill the bacteria in pill form. These bacteria are called acidophilus. This means they are acid loving bacteria and yes when you eat them they will find their way into your large intestine and you can improve your normal flora by doing this. Yogurt is also a good source of calcium so eat up.
Answered by mr.answerman - Thu Dec 14 22:03:05 2006

What Probiotics brands are available in India ?
Q. Somebody please give me some probiotics brands in India which have the following ingredients Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus ramnosus Lactobacillus paracasei Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus bulgaricus Bifidobacterium infantis Bifidobacterium longum Bifidobacterium breve Streptococcus Thermophilus If it is not available in one brand I am ready to take a combination of two or three. Please help Raghavan raghavan_sn@yahoo.com
Asked by RAGS - Tue Nov 6 04:59:02 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Quite a few are listed when i did a Google: Gastro Intestinal Health - Pre & Probiotics bifilac capsules / Sachets marketed by Tablets India Ltd. ( Combination of functional pre-biotics with a probiotic ) ViBact Capsules / Sachets marketed by USV Binifit Capsules / Sachets marketed by Ranbaxy Becelac PB Capsules marketed by Dr. Reddy's Labs Vizyl Capsules / Sachets marketed by Unichem Gutpro Capsules / Sachets marketed by jbcpl urogenital Probiotics Ecoflora Capsules marketed by Tablets India Ltd. Ecoflora & other brands naturally restore disturbed vaginal ecology in a number of vaginal infections involving bacteria , yeast & other pathogens. Ecoflora is the first orally administered uro-genital probiotic that descends the GI-trac [cont.]
Answered by Rajesh - Wed Nov 7 04:41:49 2007

Which probiotics are considered weight reducing bacteroidetes?
Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus? Lactobacillus Casei? Bifidobacterium longum? Lactobacillus bulgaricus? Streptococcus thermophilus?
Asked by yahooisclueless - Fri Dec 29 15:49:32 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Casei, and bulgaricus are Firmicutes. Firmicutes are the bacteria that recent studies have found are more common in the feces of obese patients. Bifidobacterium longum are Actinobacteria, which were not included in the study. Draw your own conclusions.
Answered by gh24647 - Fri Jan 5 10:51:16 2007

BV taking anitibiotic and probiotics after?
Q. i am going to take antibiotics to treat bv for 7 days. then i want to take probiotics ... i have Bifidobacterium probitic... not acidophilous... will that work? and how long should i take probioics till i am able 2 have unprotected sex with my husband again? i dont want the bv to come back
Asked by dana king - Wed Apr 2 21:33:16 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Probiotics like acidophillous (using this one as the example) can be taken indefinitely even after the antibiotic is done but they work best for preventing yeast whereas BV is a different kind of infection. The probiotics will help protect against having a yeast infection while on the treatment for the BV. I would recommend checking with your pharmacist as well to see what they say.
Answered by sokokl - Thu Apr 3 10:39:38 2008

does God eat yogurt too?
Q. and if so ,is it the kind that has bifidobacterium?
Asked by slaveof12gods - Wed Aug 22 12:33:42 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My cat does, and he thinks he's God.
Answered by Diminati - Wed Aug 22 12:37:10 2007

Are the macrophages in raw milk killing the probiotics I'm mixing in with it?
Q. My child was recently on antibiotics. Now I have purchased a probiotic blend (to recolonize the digestive tract with good bacteria). I am mixing this in with unpasteurized cows milk. But I am aware that there are macrophages in the milk which protect the milk, attacking other bacteria. Tell me they are not eating my $25 "good guys"? Lactobacillus casei Streptococcus thermophilus Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium infantis Bifidobacterium bifidum Lactobacillus bulgaricus Bifidobacterium breve
Asked by bxckxr - Thu Mar 6 11:53:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I can't give you a very scientific answer, but intuitively: I don't think so. Too many bacteria, too few macrophage. You could heat the milk and then (once it cools) add the blend. Also I didn't think milk had macrophage? I know it has antibodies, and if you heat the milk, those will almost definitely be destroyed. That said, I would be buying pasteurized milk, especially for a child just off antibiotics. Perhaps you could also try yogurt?
Answered by Natasha L - Thu Mar 6 14:14:11 2008

Digestive enzyme supplements in pregnancy?
Q. Hi, I have problems with my digestive system, even before pregnancy. I was taking acidopholus with bifidobacterium, and vegetarian digestive enzyme supplements. I have read up on the acidopholus and bifidobacterium, and it is safe, even recommended, but I can't find anything regarding the digestive enzymes to say whether they are safe to take or not. They are all natural, but I would prefer to know for sure. I won't even take something for a headache, so I am worried about these. The problem is I feel I need them, as my stomach is a wreck, even more so now. The name of the supplements I am taking are Solo brand Super Enzymes. If anyone knows, I would appreciate it. Thanks This is the link, and if you scroll down, to where it says… [cont.]
Asked by <3 Lady Lulu <3 - Thu Jun 25 04:51:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The label on that says ''Not for use during pregnancy unless directed by a health care professional''. If you are already on them stop taking them. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor to see if there are other options.
Answered by -Wardah- - Thu Jun 25 10:08:30 2009

what one would you say is best?
Q. blue lamb and rice for puppy... Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Fish Meal, Oatmeal, Rye, Whole Potatoes, Sunflower Oil (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Tomato Pomace (natural source of Lycopene), Natural Flavor, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Flaxseed, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Garlic, Herring Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Chicory Root, Black Malted Barley, Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin… [cont.]
Asked by shortcake68 - Mon Jan 4 23:04:41 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. dog food
Answered by Michelle - Mon Jan 4 23:08:23 2010

Drs. Foster and Smith Dog food? Good or bad ?
Q. I am searching for some new food for my 3 dogs...They are currently eating Beneful and was ordering some flea stuff from Fosters and noticed they had dog food. Unless I am missing something the ingredients are the same (the first few at least) as Blue Buffalo. Anyone care to let me know what you think? Thanks Blue Buffalo ingredients Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Rye , Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Flour, Tomato Pomace, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Ground Flax Seed, Alfalfa, Herring Oil, Sea Salt Fosters smith food Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Whole Barley, Brewers Rice, Whole Oats, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Beet Pulp, [cont.]
Asked by Christine - Sun Oct 19 08:38:47 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Honestly either blue buffalo or fosters and smith it's a lot better than beneful. They are more natural and there probably wouldn't be any food allergies for your dogs. Plus they are better quality products. They are premium compared to low grade. Dogs are more likely to have or develop food allergies with beneful because it has corn and flour in it. Plus beneful has a lot more unhealthy products in it that should not be added to dog food. It's a good thing that your switching dog foods.
Answered by D - Sun Oct 19 18:25:31 2008

Will You Please Give Your Input on These Prenatal Vitamins?
Q. I am 5 weeks pregnant & taking "Nature's Plus - Source of Life Prenatal" vitamins, and want to know if anyone else knows if they are good/ safe to take. For a serving size of 2 pills, they contain the following: Vitamin A - 1000 IU (125%), Vitamin C - 150 mg (250%), Vitamin D - 100 IU (25%), Vitamin E - 100 IU (333%), Thiamin - 10 mg (588%), Riboflavin - 10 mg (500%), Niacin - 40 mg (200%), Vitamin B-6 - 5 mg (200%), Folate - 800 mcg (100%), Vitamin B-12 - 40 mcg (500%), Biotin - 800 mcg (267%), Pantothenic Acid - 25 mg (250%), Calcium - 400 mg (31%), Iron- 18 mg (100%), Phosphorus - 200 mg (15%), Iodine - 150 mcg (100%), Magnesium - 200 mg (44%), Zinc - 15 mg (100%), Manganese - 6 mg (300%), Potassium - 10 mg (<1%), Bromelain (enzyme from… [cont.]
Asked by fragglerockqueen - Fri Mar 7 10:54:42 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can get what you need from your diet, making a prenatal vitamin not necessary. However, if you are having a lot of morning sickness or your diet is not as good as it could be, then a prenatal vitamin will give you what you are missing. Specifically, a pregnant woman needs Folic Acid (Folate or Vitamin B-9), calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Folic Acid: This has been shown to help reduce neural tube defects. Food sources for Folic Acid: spinach, turnip greens, lettuces, dried beans and peas, fortified cereal products, and sunflower seeds. 400 - 600mcg per day, unless you have previously had a child with a neural tube defect (such as spina bifida), then talk to your provider because you may need more. Calcium: your prenatal… [cont.]
Answered by Mr. Wizard - Fri Mar 7 12:29:40 2008

Best probiotics to prevent thrush?
Q. My son was just placed on Amoxil for an ear infection and we went thru this 2 months ago and he got horrible thrush. My sister in law said to add probiotics to his formula to help prevent it. Now I've read that probiotics come in 2 types: Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Does anyone know which type would fight thrush and has anyone used a particular brand before. Thanks. EDIT - I am going out of town tomorrow morning and I need something that can be bought locally like at whole foods or babies r us.
Asked by Tripp's Mommy - Wed Jul 22 18:38:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I used Baby-dophilous brand for my son. I believe it has both in it. I'll check. Edit: Yes, it has both: Edit again: I bought mine at Whole Foods.
Answered by Smurfy Keeps Going and Going - Wed Jul 22 18:41:32 2009

Probiotics recommendation?
Q. I want to buy a probiotic, but since there are so many out there, I'm not sure about which one to get. I want to know what I should look for when I buy a probiotic? What should I avoid? Is this one a good choice? (it has milk as one of the ingredients; does that matter?) What about this one? Thanks. Can anyone recommend a specific probiotic? Also, is GNC a good company for probiotics or do they make low quality probiotics?
Asked by orderinthecourt - Wed Dec 10 11:22:03 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is really hard to know which is the "best" when it comes to probiotics because it is very difficult to test for which ones you may be deficient in (even for the doctors that know how to find out). Truth be told, any answer given here will just be personal opinion (I can give you my opinion if you'd like). There are many higher quality companies out there that are readily available and well priced... just make sure the company has a good rating with either the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or USP (U.S. Pharmacopoeia), as those are the main quality assurance organizations (USP is for the U.S., GMP is for the U.S. and worldwide). All that being said, if you get a good quality probiotic that has 3-6 billion viable organisms from 3-5… [cont.]
Answered by oldtimekid2 - Wed Dec 10 11:36:40 2008

Interesting dog food question! Winner gets 10 points! :)?
Q. Take a look at both of these lists of ingredients of dog food and ANALYZE them. Which one, in your opinion, is overall the BEST and why? Also, if you can guess which brands they are, you get 10 points! Hopefully you know your "goods" and "bads" about dog food :) 1.- Deboned Whitefish, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Menhadden Fish Meal, Oatmeal, Sweet Potatoes, Potato Flour, Canola Oil (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Whole Carrots, Dried Molasses, Malted Barley Flour,Ground Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino… [cont.]
Asked by Bored @ Work - Sat Jan 24 00:28:01 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. number 1 is Blue life protection formula number 2 is By nature and id go with blue life
Answered by tank_the_destroyer - Sat Jan 24 00:40:18 2009