Talking Bacteria: Shutting Them Up

I, myself, take PRO-biotics daily to combat IBS. There are 15 different kinds of bacteria in each capsule. I wonder what they are talking about.

They are talking about shutting down the chemical communication between groups of harmful bacteria in an effort to stop them from spreading illnesses, if I read it correctley.

Oh, yes, I understand. It just made me think of all the bacteria I add to my system each day, and how well they fight off the bad stuff. I never catch illnesses anymore.

I also take PRO-biotics. There is a product called something like probiotic advantage, which does not release the bacteria until it gets in the lower colon, which I also take.

I've heard of this. Does it come in a pill form or what?

I've seen advertised on TV a yogurt containing it and it was good to keep you regular.

The one for the lower colon is a pill that does not dissolve until it gets past your stomach.

Those kinds of extended release type pills hurt my stomach - it feels like I swallowed a rock. It seems like my lower colon is taking the longest to heal. I'd love something with extended release, but obviously, I'm terrified of those :smile:

The ones I wrote about are very small.

Properly cultured homemade yogurt will very likely be much better than any pill-based probiotic or commercial yogurt by a hefty margin.

Most (perhaps all) commercial yogurts and pill-based probiotics do not have the efficacy (are unreliable) by comparison.

Canadian Medical Association Journal Jan 3 2006 Vol. 174 No.1

I can site many sources, I have had chronic bowel problems for 30 years.

The only pills I recommend are for the lower colon. I get my bacteria fix for the stomach from other sources.

I'd better not ask where as I might not like the answer!

I don't think I want to tell now.