Expert: Tonja Wells - 12/8/2009

Question
Hi
I am a guy(41) with bloating in my lower abdomen, usually NOT accompanied by gas.
There is a lot of info about female bloating issues but nothing for guys.
My doctor had me try elimination diets for gluten and lactose but I still remained bloated, so,I dont think  it is a food issue.
He said I should try Beano and or yogurt.
Beano didnt help, but after a week of eating Activia I felt a lot better.
However, I dont like yogurt and had to gag it down and I also dont like sweets.
I am thinking about probiotic capsules but dont know where to start.
I have heard they are useless and get killed in your stomach before they reach your intestine? Also unless refrigerated they are no good?
Any thoughts on this truly appreciated!  

Answer
Hello Terry,

Yes it is true that a good probioitic should be refrigerated.  Also if you do not have an interic coating the probiotic might not make it to the gut. Everyone needs probioitics. It is one of the 7 basic nutrients everyone needs and most of it do not get it in our diet.

I would suggest going to my website to order Probiotic 11.  It has a special interic coating so that it does not disolve until it gets into the colon. You will want to refrigerate it when it arrives. If you order by noon it will ship the next day. All probiotics are shipped somewhere. Ours has quite a bit more in it than it states to balance out the shipping process. Try taking 3 at bedtime, the best time to take probiotics.  The stock number is 1510-1.
You can also call 800-453-1422 and give them my ID number which is #425230-0. If you only want to order the one item it will be cheaper and very easy. If you want to order two or more ask to be a member so that you can order receive additional discounts on future orders.

www.YourHerbalHealthSolutions.com

Tonja Wells, CNHP, NHC


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