Sunday, October 18, 2009

Which probiotic can help restore good bacteria after C-diff medication?
Q: I have been fighting C-diff (Clostridium Difficile) for about 9 months now and am taking Rx medication but it kills off all of your good bacteria. I looked at your Probiotics products, but I wasn't sure which one would be best for my situation.

A. In order to recolonize your gut to prevent reinfection, it is important that you take probiotics during your antibiotics treatment and beyond for 2-3 months, plus maintenance dosing afterward. The latest research shows a much higher risk of reinfection if you wait to start probiotics until after finishing antibiotics. During the antibiotic course and for 20 days afterward, take HLC Intensive probiotics. These are stage 1 probiotics without any FOS, and are effective at implantation of healthy bacteria. Take 1 cap with each meal, totaling 3 daily. (One bottle lasts 10 days)

Following HLC Intensive (approximately 20 days), move to HLC Synbiotic Intensive powder. This becomes stage II- colonization of healthy bacteria. Take 1 full pack daily (split into 2 doses) in water for 1-2 weeks. You can then reduce dosing to 1/2 packet daily for another 2-3 months (you may be able to reduce to 1/4 packet daily to help with cost.)

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