Probiotics Side Effects
The Top Three Ways To Avoid
Any Negative Side Effects
There are many health benefits of probiotics, but there are some probiotics side effects too.
Find out what side effects of probiotics you need to worry about.
Many probiotics have a long history of use with little to no side effects. When taken as directed, probiotics
can give you many health benefits. In normal, healthy individuals, taking probiotics as directed, should not cause
any significant side effects.
Top Three Ways To Avoid Negative Side Effects
There are three critical factors to abide by when taking probiotics.
1. First, you need to gradually introduce your body to them. Start with a
small dose and increase it slowly. This will help minimize any reactions to your probiotics.
2. The second critical factor is to make sure you are taking the correct dose, otherwise side effects may occur.
3. The third way to avoid negative side effects is don't mix probiotics with other medications. Probiotics may disturb the metabolic
functions and autoimmune responses of the body which affects
how we respond to medications.
The easiest way to prevent any complications with other medicine is to
consult your doctor first, before starting any probiotic supplement such as acidophilus. (Of course, small doses that you'd get in probiotic yogurt or
other probiotic foods that you buy at the the grocery store should not cause you any problems.)
Probiotics have been known to cause
problems for those taking immunosuppressant medications - the problems may be as serious as death. Don't take any chances,
consult your health care provider first.
Don't replace your regular medications with probiotics.
Most Common Probiotics Side Effects
The most common side effects you might experience are mild such as gas or bloating. Other side effects, which are often related to digestion,
are diarrhea or abdominal pain. If you experience these side effects, doctors often recommend decreasing your dosage and then to gradually
increase your amount of probiotic until you've worked back up to the recommended daily amount.
Less Common Side Effect of Probiotics
It is important to take the recommended dosage of probiotics. If a probiotic is taken in excess amounts, an intestinal infection may occur.
An intestinal infection may have these symptoms: bloody stool,
skin rashes or fever. Another side effect of too large a dosage of probiotics is that you may develop cytolytic vaginosis.
Who Should Use Caution When Taking Probiotics?
Those with compromised immune systems or an underlying illness, young children and the elderly should consult their health
care professional before starting up with probiotics. Probiotics' safety hasn't been thoroughly studied in scientific testing for
these groups so it is unclear what, if any, the probiotics side effects are.
Final Points...
Probiotics can certainly play a role in replacing and replenishing your good bacteria levels.
But, the safety of using probiotics to treat certain medical conditions hasn't been scientifically proven. Do your research
and talk to your doctor if you want to treat a particular health condition with probiotics.
Also, there is no regulation of the production of probiotics. This means that the quality and reliability may vary widely between probiotic
supplements. Choose your probiotics carefully - speak to your health professionals (does this sound like a broken record?),
research your chosen probiotic brand and request production information
and standards if possible.
Lastly...pay close attention to your dosage amounts and ease yourself into taking probiotics. Also, make sure you aren't mixing a
probiotic/meds
cocktail by mixing your probiotic supplement with your existing medications.
If you do these things,
you will be on the right track for minimizing any side effects you may experience and the health benefits will be great especially when fighting
yeast infections and Candida.
The Best Probiotic For Me:
I have had great success with
HMF Super Powder
.
Its' high potency formula helps me keep any Candida Albicans overgrowth at
arm's length. It is an important part of my treatment plan and long-term maintenance program.
References:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/probiotics
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