probiotics....did I post this already?

[dramamama]

Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;26(3):322-8. Epub 2007 Mar 13. Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: a pilot study.

Bruzzese E, Raia V, Spagnuolo MI, Volpicelli M, De Marco G, Maiuri L, Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV1), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI 95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV1 (3.6% +/- 5.2 vs. 0.9% +/- 5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5 kg +/- 1.8 vs. 0.7 kg +/- 1.8; p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS: <b>LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation.</b>

Hey all!!
Just wanted to post this again. My cultures changed from heavy growth of mucoid pseudo and regular pseudo with no normal flora to medium growth of mucoid pseudo, light of regular pseudo and heavy normal flora after 2 months with NO ANTIBIOTICS. They are HUGELY important in your fight against dangerous pathogens. And, they modulate inflammation....remember gut health is related to lung health.

 

[dramamama]

Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;26(3):322-8. Epub 2007 Mar 13. Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: a pilot study.

Bruzzese E, Raia V, Spagnuolo MI, Volpicelli M, De Marco G, Maiuri L, Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV1), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI 95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV1 (3.6% +/- 5.2 vs. 0.9% +/- 5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5 kg +/- 1.8 vs. 0.7 kg +/- 1.8; p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS: <b>LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation.</b>

Hey all!!
Just wanted to post this again. My cultures changed from heavy growth of mucoid pseudo and regular pseudo with no normal flora to medium growth of mucoid pseudo, light of regular pseudo and heavy normal flora after 2 months with NO ANTIBIOTICS. They are HUGELY important in your fight against dangerous pathogens. And, they modulate inflammation....remember gut health is related to lung health.

 

[dramamama]

Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;26(3):322-8. Epub 2007 Mar 13. Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: a pilot study.

Bruzzese E, Raia V, Spagnuolo MI, Volpicelli M, De Marco G, Maiuri L, Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV1), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI 95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV1 (3.6% +/- 5.2 vs. 0.9% +/- 5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5 kg +/- 1.8 vs. 0.7 kg +/- 1.8; p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS: <b>LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation.</b>

Hey all!!
Just wanted to post this again. My cultures changed from heavy growth of mucoid pseudo and regular pseudo with no normal flora to medium growth of mucoid pseudo, light of regular pseudo and heavy normal flora after 2 months with NO ANTIBIOTICS. They are HUGELY important in your fight against dangerous pathogens. And, they modulate inflammation....remember gut health is related to lung health.

 

[dramamama]

Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;26(3):322-8. Epub 2007 Mar 13. Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: a pilot study.

Bruzzese E, Raia V, Spagnuolo MI, Volpicelli M, De Marco G, Maiuri L, Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV1), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI 95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV1 (3.6% +/- 5.2 vs. 0.9% +/- 5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5 kg +/- 1.8 vs. 0.7 kg +/- 1.8; p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS: <b>LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation.</b>

Hey all!!
Just wanted to post this again. My cultures changed from heavy growth of mucoid pseudo and regular pseudo with no normal flora to medium growth of mucoid pseudo, light of regular pseudo and heavy normal flora after 2 months with NO ANTIBIOTICS. They are HUGELY important in your fight against dangerous pathogens. And, they modulate inflammation....remember gut health is related to lung health.

 

[dramamama]

Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;26(3):322-8. Epub 2007 Mar 13. Links
Effect of Lactobacillus GG supplementation on pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis: a pilot study.

Bruzzese E, Raia V, Spagnuolo MI, Volpicelli M, De Marco G, Maiuri L, Guarino A.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Probiotics reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). We want to determine the effects of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) on pulmonary exacerbations in CF. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was performed. Nineteen children received LGG for 6 months and then shifted to oral rehydration solution (ORS) for 6 months. In parallel nineteen received ORS and then shifted to LGG. Main outcome parameters were: incidence of pulmonary exacerbations and of hospital admissions, forced expiratory volume (FEV1), and modifications of body weight. RESULTS: Patients treated with LGG showed a reduction of pulmonary exacerbations (Median 1 vs. 2 , range 4 vs. 4, median difference 1, CI 95% 0.5-1.5; p=0.0035) and of hospital admissions (Median 0 vs. 1, range 3 vs. 2, median difference 1, CI 95% 1.0-1.5; p=0.001) compared to patients treated with ORS. LGG resulted in a greater increase in FEV1 (3.6% +/- 5.2 vs. 0.9% +/- 5; p=0.02) and body weight (1.5 kg +/- 1.8 vs. 0.7 kg +/- 1.8; p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS: <b>LGG reduces pulmonary exacerbations and hospital admissions in patients with CF. These suggest that probiotics may delay respiratory impairment and that a relationship exists between intestinal and pulmonary inflammation.</b>

Hey all!!
Just wanted to post this again. My cultures changed from heavy growth of mucoid pseudo and regular pseudo with no normal flora to medium growth of mucoid pseudo, light of regular pseudo and heavy normal flora after 2 months with NO ANTIBIOTICS. They are HUGELY important in your fight against dangerous pathogens. And, they modulate inflammation....remember gut health is related to lung health.

 

[AnD]

I don't remember reading this particular one, so thanks for posting! Very interesting! I was going to post a slightly OT post that I found 3 boxes of my Culturelle on clearance at my local grocery store for $10 a box <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> !

I have been really surprised at how much of a difference it makes when I am taking this while I am on antibiotics (and unpleasantly surprised when I forget-lol).

 

[AnD]

I don't remember reading this particular one, so thanks for posting! Very interesting! I was going to post a slightly OT post that I found 3 boxes of my Culturelle on clearance at my local grocery store for $10 a box <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> !

I have been really surprised at how much of a difference it makes when I am taking this while I am on antibiotics (and unpleasantly surprised when I forget-lol).

 

[AnD]

I don't remember reading this particular one, so thanks for posting! Very interesting! I was going to post a slightly OT post that I found 3 boxes of my Culturelle on clearance at my local grocery store for $10 a box <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> !

I have been really surprised at how much of a difference it makes when I am taking this while I am on antibiotics (and unpleasantly surprised when I forget-lol).

 

[AnD]

I don't remember reading this particular one, so thanks for posting! Very interesting! I was going to post a slightly OT post that I found 3 boxes of my Culturelle on clearance at my local grocery store for $10 a box <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> !

I have been really surprised at how much of a difference it makes when I am taking this while I am on antibiotics (and unpleasantly surprised when I forget-lol).

 

[AnD]

I don't remember reading this particular one, so thanks for posting! Very interesting! I was going to post a slightly OT post that I found 3 boxes of my Culturelle on clearance at my local grocery store for $10 a box <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> !

I have been really surprised at how much of a difference it makes when I am taking this while I am on antibiotics (and unpleasantly surprised when I forget-lol).

 

[jdprecious]

Jaelyn received Culturelle while in the hospital (only after we discovered she had a horrid yeast infection). No one has ever suggested she take it prior to that. I am wondering if I should still be giving her Culturelle now that we are at home and back to our regularly scheduled programming. She takes Zithromax MWF and Tobi on/off months. I did buy some Culturelle for children and for 10 pills it is 8 dollars, Jeez. Talk about expensive.

So, do you guys think she needs it or what? We have a clinic visit in 2 weeks so I guess I can ask then as well.

 

[jdprecious]

Jaelyn received Culturelle while in the hospital (only after we discovered she had a horrid yeast infection). No one has ever suggested she take it prior to that. I am wondering if I should still be giving her Culturelle now that we are at home and back to our regularly scheduled programming. She takes Zithromax MWF and Tobi on/off months. I did buy some Culturelle for children and for 10 pills it is 8 dollars, Jeez. Talk about expensive.

So, do you guys think she needs it or what? We have a clinic visit in 2 weeks so I guess I can ask then as well.

 

[jdprecious]

Jaelyn received Culturelle while in the hospital (only after we discovered she had a horrid yeast infection). No one has ever suggested she take it prior to that. I am wondering if I should still be giving her Culturelle now that we are at home and back to our regularly scheduled programming. She takes Zithromax MWF and Tobi on/off months. I did buy some Culturelle for children and for 10 pills it is 8 dollars, Jeez. Talk about expensive.

So, do you guys think she needs it or what? We have a clinic visit in 2 weeks so I guess I can ask then as well.

 

[jdprecious]

Jaelyn received Culturelle while in the hospital (only after we discovered she had a horrid yeast infection). No one has ever suggested she take it prior to that. I am wondering if I should still be giving her Culturelle now that we are at home and back to our regularly scheduled programming. She takes Zithromax MWF and Tobi on/off months. I did buy some Culturelle for children and for 10 pills it is 8 dollars, Jeez. Talk about expensive.

So, do you guys think she needs it or what? We have a clinic visit in 2 weeks so I guess I can ask then as well.

 

[jdprecious]

Jaelyn received Culturelle while in the hospital (only after we discovered she had a horrid yeast infection). No one has ever suggested she take it prior to that. I am wondering if I should still be giving her Culturelle now that we are at home and back to our regularly scheduled programming. She takes Zithromax MWF and Tobi on/off months. I did buy some Culturelle for children and for 10 pills it is 8 dollars, Jeez. Talk about expensive.

So, do you guys think she needs it or what? We have a clinic visit in 2 weeks so I guess I can ask then as well.

 

[mom2lillian]

I always take probiotics, it is wildly beneficial for me. THe continued on/off antibiotics kill much or all the good bacteria in your systema nd I think replacing it helps gut, female parts <img src="">, and who knows what else!

just to mention best off not taking it within I believe 2 horus of zithromax etc (dummey me kept forgetting so then it is like throwing away your money)

I take a run of the mill probitioc from health food store that is kept cold and has multiple different strains, it is $21 for 100 pills, what is the difference in culturelle?

Mandy-I love probiotics but in fairness to your statement isnt it normal for cultures to vary widely depending on what you cough up and where it happens to come from? Just wondering as mine always vary widely.

 

[mom2lillian]

I always take probiotics, it is wildly beneficial for me. THe continued on/off antibiotics kill much or all the good bacteria in your systema nd I think replacing it helps gut, female parts <img src="">, and who knows what else!

just to mention best off not taking it within I believe 2 horus of zithromax etc (dummey me kept forgetting so then it is like throwing away your money)

I take a run of the mill probitioc from health food store that is kept cold and has multiple different strains, it is $21 for 100 pills, what is the difference in culturelle?

Mandy-I love probiotics but in fairness to your statement isnt it normal for cultures to vary widely depending on what you cough up and where it happens to come from? Just wondering as mine always vary widely.

 

[mom2lillian]

I always take probiotics, it is wildly beneficial for me. THe continued on/off antibiotics kill much or all the good bacteria in your systema nd I think replacing it helps gut, female parts <img src="">, and who knows what else!

just to mention best off not taking it within I believe 2 horus of zithromax etc (dummey me kept forgetting so then it is like throwing away your money)

I take a run of the mill probitioc from health food store that is kept cold and has multiple different strains, it is $21 for 100 pills, what is the difference in culturelle?

Mandy-I love probiotics but in fairness to your statement isnt it normal for cultures to vary widely depending on what you cough up and where it happens to come from? Just wondering as mine always vary widely.

 

[mom2lillian]

I always take probiotics, it is wildly beneficial for me. THe continued on/off antibiotics kill much or all the good bacteria in your systema nd I think replacing it helps gut, female parts <img src="">, and who knows what else!

just to mention best off not taking it within I believe 2 horus of zithromax etc (dummey me kept forgetting so then it is like throwing away your money)

I take a run of the mill probitioc from health food store that is kept cold and has multiple different strains, it is $21 for 100 pills, what is the difference in culturelle?

Mandy-I love probiotics but in fairness to your statement isnt it normal for cultures to vary widely depending on what you cough up and where it happens to come from? Just wondering as mine always vary widely.

 

[mom2lillian]

I always take probiotics, it is wildly beneficial for me. THe continued on/off antibiotics kill much or all the good bacteria in your systema nd I think replacing it helps gut, female parts <img src="">, and who knows what else!

just to mention best off not taking it within I believe 2 horus of zithromax etc (dummey me kept forgetting so then it is like throwing away your money)

I take a run of the mill probitioc from health food store that is kept cold and has multiple different strains, it is $21 for 100 pills, what is the difference in culturelle?

Mandy-I love probiotics but in fairness to your statement isnt it normal for cultures to vary widely depending on what you cough up and where it happens to come from? Just wondering as mine always vary widely.