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What Are the Negative Effects of ProbioticsThe most obvious negative effects of probiotics that some people experience are that taking probiotics gives them gas and bloating. This usually wears off within a week or so. Best advice is to start slowly with small amounts until you know how your body is going to react. A 2001 study concluded: Over the course of evolution, bacteria have adapted to colonize every available niche. So it would be a brave person to say that a bacteria that is helpful in one part of the body, might not become a danger when introduced to another area. Possibly the biggest potential danger of probiotics is the risk of transferring antibiotic resistance from probiotics to more deadly microorganisms. This is why scientists have strict rules on which bacteria can qualify as probiotic.
Who needs to check with their doctor firstAnyone who is severely immunosuppressed should not take probiotics unless they are under the care of their health professional. Check out this research on HIV and probiotic safety which showed that some probiotics seemed suitable and some did not. The safety of probiotics for patients with pancreatic dysfunction is also not clear. Post cardiac surgery patients should also discuss this with their doctor to avoid any possible negative effects of probiotics. Patients with blood in their stools also need to talk to their doctor before they start a course of probiotics. Pregnant women should talk to their health care professional. Probiotics have an impressive track record with diarrhea in toddlers, but remember that diarrhea causes dehydration that can kill so discuss the treatment with your doctor first. REFERENCES 1. Alvarez-Olmos MI,Oberhelman RA. Probiotic agents and infectious diseases:a modern perspective on a traditional therapy. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2001;32:1567-1576 Looking for info on probiotics?TOP of Negative Effects of Probiotics
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Remember - A true probiotic will always have the strain specified. So the wording on the label will be the bacteria name, eg Lactobacillus plantarum, followed by the strain, eg 299v. It's those few letters or numbers at the end that make all the difference. GoodBug is the copyright creation of Joachim Angeltun - Fotolia.com Eat More ProbioticsOn the Raw Food Diet Weight Loss blueprint. More vitamins, more fiber, more lactic acid bacteria, more probiotics - less weight! |
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