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Oh perfect. So looks like Inulin/Fos plus the bifido's are a great combination.
Yes, translocation (spreading) of klebsiella is bad, and was reduced in the mice group fed prebiotics. If the prebiotic had fed the klebsiella, it would have spread more, so the study suggests prebiotics are safe and beneficial even in the case of klebsiella infection.Not the way I read that study; the study implies that "translocation" is a BAD thing. I states that the translocation period was shorter (for klebsiella) in the mice fed the Prebiotics, than it was in the mice not fed Prebiotics.
Am I reading that study wrong? Sigh, wish someone would do a study and state the results in plain language, instead of using these fancy phrases.
I take both, plus about a dozen others brands/combinations.I'm wondering what the rationale is for taking one rather than the other. I see that the VSL contains the L. Plantarum and B. infantilis that people have been discussing here, while PA doesn't.
Someone was asking about acacia a little while ago.
I found this on Dr Grace's blog.
"Acacia is not a food I believe our ancestors commonly consumed, neither is the seed that psyllium is made from -- therefore it's been nixed out of the protocol in favor of more whole food substrates. Acacia is a gum as well and I believe there is research that may implicate it exacerbating lectin toxicity."
http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/how-to-cure-sibo-small-intestinal-bowel_16.html
That was a good prod to catch up on comments on the recent post on FTA about nightshade toxins not being water-soluble after all, and I saw this (I think this is you?):
http://freetheanimal.com/2014/07/groundbreaking-nightshade-starch.html#comment-631442
I'm taking this exact one and am already at 2 tbsp a day. No extra gas/bloating. So far I am liking it.Actually, I believe Acacia may be given another look at some point. It seems that the lectin toxicity may have been overblown and if you read the reviews of Heather's Tummy Fiber on Amazon (Acacia Senegal) you'll find that it has a cult following with IBS sufferers and appears to be extremely gentle. In fact, its mild viscous nature may be an ideal way to move RS2 without the blockages that are a concern with glucomannan and psyllium. Acacia also has a long and well known history in Africa, where it is often used to treat digestion disorders. So, don't rule it out just yet. I have a hunch that it could be very helpful for those with challenging digestion issues.
Keep in mind that the instructions for Acacia are to start very slowly.
I take acacia and it sits well with me. No bloating, gas or any other symptoms. It makes my stool firm, which psyllium didn't. It seems to have a calming effect on the stomach. I take 1 ts.Actually, I believe Acacia may be given another look at some point. It seems that the lectin toxicity may have been overblown and if you read the reviews of Heather's Tummy Fiber on Amazon (Acacia Senegal) you'll find that it has a cult following with IBS sufferers and appears to be extremely gentle. In fact, its mild viscous nature may be an ideal way to move RS2 without the blockages that are a concern with glucomannan and psyllium. Acacia also has a long and well known history in Africa, where it is often used to treat digestion disorders. So, don't rule it out just yet. I have a hunch that it could be very helpful for those with challenging digestion issues.
Keep in mind that the instructions for Acacia are to start very slowly.
I'm eventually going to try them all too. I figure the more diverse my gut biome is the better for all of us.I take both, plus about a dozen others brands/combinations.
Actually, I believe Acacia may be given another look at some point. It seems that the lectin toxicity may have been overblown and if you read the reviews of Heather's Tummy Fiber on Amazon (Acacia Senegal) you'll find that it has a cult following with IBS sufferers and appears to be extremely gentle. In fact, its mild viscous nature may be an ideal way to move RS2 without the blockages that are a concern with glucomannan and psyllium. Acacia also has a long and well known history in Africa, where it is often used to treat digestion disorders. So, don't rule it out just yet. I have a hunch that it could be very helpful for those with challenging digestion issues.
Keep in mind that the instructions for Acacia are to start very slowly.
Still trying to get my head around what to do, in the absence of any knowledge of what's actually in my gut (hard to get a test here in the UK)...
Is the idea for PWME to tackle what appear to be specific deficits (if we've been tested)? Is there actually general agreement on what should be in there, given international variation and given that in the West, the "norm" may not be that healthy?
Or is the approach to do what @Gestalt did and go for maximum variety? In that case, what do you start with?
Sorry if this has been covered - I'm all confused now!
Dr.Grace pointed out though that this may be different than Acacia "gum" as it's a "fiber". I am curious if there is a difference and if there is would like to try the gum as well.