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Guide to Probiotics Department of Nutrition and Dietetics 01935 384250 Guide to Probiotics If you would like this leaflet in another format or in a different language, please contact the hospital’s communications Department of Nutrition department on 01935 384233 or email and Dietetics— 01935 384250 [email protected] Leaflet No: 88061014 Date: 12/14 Review by: 12/16 www.yeovilhospital.nhs.uk Bio-Kult Bacillus subtilis Minimum 2 Tablet Online Bifidobacterium bifidum billion live www.bio-kult.com Bifidobacterium breve microorganisms Bifidobacterium infantis per capsule Also available in some Bifidobacterium longum shops. Lactobacillus acidophilus L.delbrueckii ssp. Bulgaricus L. casei L. plantarum L. rhamnosus L. Helveticus L. Salivarius Lactococcus lactis ssp. Lactis Streptococcus thermophiles Biogaia Lactobacillus reu- Minimum 200 Lozenge Online teri Protectis million live www.biogaia.co.uk bacteria in 1 lozenge Recommended use: Please note that some patients experience a slight increase in their symptoms in the first week of us- ing a high dose probiotic. Just bear with it but if you are concerned, please contact us. Introduction The human gut contains millions of bacteria living in balance with each other. This balance can be upset for various reasons including antibiotic use or following an upset stomach when certain bacteria grow in higher numbers than usual. What are probiotics? Available Available from Hollandand Barrett Online www.symprove.com Or via telephone 01252 413600 Available from Probiotics are live bacteria often referred to as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria, which may have health benefits by improving the balance of our gut bacteria. They may help if suffering with wind, bloating or constipation or if affected by antibiotic associated bacteria. tion Capsule Liquid Presenta- Where can I get them from? Probiotics are found naturally in some foods, such as yoghurts as well as in probiotic milk drinks which can be bought from supermarkets and other stores (some of these are listed in the table below). However, due to storage conditions and varying shelf lives it is unknown how many live bacteria are left in these products. Number of bacteria Minimum 10 billion per capsule 200 At least million live bacteria per ml Probiotic Bacteria Number of Presentation Prescribable? Drink Strain/s bacteria 12 - Yakult Lactobacillus 6.5 billion Drink No, but casei per bottle Available to buy from supermarkets Actimel Lactobacillus Minimum Drink No, but Plus casei 10 billion Available to buy from Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus bulgaricus Lactobacillus lactis Bifidobacterium planatarum Lactobacillus paracasei Lactobacillus salivarius Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lactobacillus BB Bifidobacterium brevis Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus L. rhamnosus L. plantarum L. acidophilus E. faecium Bacteria Bacteria Strain/s supermarkets Muller Bifidobacterium Minimum 1 Drink/ No, but Vitality billion Yoghurts Available to buy from Probio10 Symprove Probiotic supermarkets Alternative probiotics which contain a larger number of bacteria can be bought from health food shops or on the internet. These are available in a number of forms including tablets and liquid. Please see the table below for examples of these products. Probiotic Bacteria Strain/s Number of Presentation Available from bacteria VSL#3 Streptococcus thermophiles 450 billion per Powder Online Bifidobacterium breve sachet (mix with cold www.vsl3.co.uk Bifidobacterium longum food or cold Bifidobacterium infantis non-fizzy Lactobacillus paracasei drinks) Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus plantarum Biocare BioAcidophilus Forte Minimum 30 Capsule (taken Online Lactobacillus acidophilus billion per with food) www.biocare.co.uk Bifidobacterium bifidum capsule Bifidobacterium lactis BioAcidophilus Forte Plus Minimum 75 Capsule (taken Lactobacillus acidophilus billion per with food) Bifidobacterium bifidum capsule Bifidobacterium lactis Lactobacillus salivarius Replete Intensive Minimum 130 Powder (add Lactobacillus acidophilus billion per sachet to food or Bifidobacterium bifidum liquid) Bifidobacterium lactis Lactobacillus salivarius Healthy Lactobacillus acidophilus 30 billion per Capsule Online Origins Bifidobacterium lactis serving Lactobacillus casei Bifidobacillus breve Lactobacillus salivarius Lactobacillus plantarum Bifidobacillus longum Bifidobacillus rhamnosus .
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