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What does probiotics mean?

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The word probiotic is a compound of a Latin and a Greek word; it means "favorable to life."

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Explain how prebiotics and probiotics work?

Probiotics are supplements of bacteria that is good for the GI tract (so called "good bacteria"). A common formula of probiotics is called PB-8. There are many formulas of probiotics. Each formula has a different strain or strains of bacteria that is known to be "good." By "good" they mean that these bacteria are either helpful in digestion OR they cause the "bad" bacteria to be less in number.


Can you drink alcohol while taking probiotics?

No, it is not advisable to drink alcohol while taking probiotics. The alcohol will affect how the probiotics will work.


Can you drink wine after taking probiotics?

Yes but your probiotics will be less effective.


Are probiotics anaerobic in nature?

The most common probiotics are those in fermenting food; they are anaerobic.


What are some good books about probiotics?

Some good books about probiotics include "The Good Gut" by Justin Sonnenburg and Erica Sonnenburg, "Probiotics For Dummies" by Shekhar K. Challa, and "10% Human" by Alanna Collen. These books cover topics such as the role of probiotics in gut health, how probiotics work, and their potential benefits.


How is diarrhea treated by probiotics?

Probiotics refers to treatment with beneficial microbes either by ingestion or through a suppository. Studies and the clinical use of probiotics have shown their utility in the resolution of diarrhea


Where can I purchase the best probiotics supplements?

There are many stores offer the best probiotics supplements. In store or online especially. Here is one online that offer the best probiotics. http://www.bestprobioticsupplements.net/


Can probiotics cause depression?

Do you mean probiotics as in through the food we eat? I wouldn't think that probiotics cause depression for several reasons. It is too extreme to simply say that probiotics CAUSE depression since there are still many studies whose purpose is to understand depression...I don't even know if there is a conclusively proven cause of depression, only symptoms that contribute to depression. I think probiotics are suppose to help with digestion so I'm not sure how that would even relate back to the chemical levels in your brain (sometimes when serotonin levels are low, people may be more prone to feeling depressed).


What is acidophelus?

Answer:Acidophelus is another name for probiotics. Probiotics are bacteria and yeast naturally occurring or supplemented into dairy products.


What does probiotics sometime refer to?

Probiotics is also sometimes used to refer to a form of nutritional therapy based on eating probiotic foods and dietary supplements.


How is Florastor different from regular probiotics?

The main difference between Florastor and regular probiotics is that one could take Florastor with antibiotics without compromising its effectiveness. Also, unlike regular probiotics, Florastor does not have to be refrigerated.


Do probiotics cause water retention?

No.