Pro-biotics

Nutrition Discussions
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Members,

Does anyone supplement their diet with pro-biotics?

Is this a worth while investment?

What are the benefits?

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OW

sorry i havent responded till now but things have been alittle busy around the shop there last few days.

yes i use a probiotic and have for the last few years. its a product called “innergy” powder from a company called evolution foods (formerly called Grainfields Australia). the powder contains a greens complex but also has lactobacillus and bifidus cultures aswell as nutritional yeast saccharomyces boulardii, s.cerevisiae (gluten and phytate free)

its not c cheap supplement but both me and my wife have been using it everyday for a couple years. i cant give you any hard numbers or facts on performance or digestive processing but if i, for what ever reason, dont take it for a few days, i feel the difference. it does help immune function as i dont feel level one immune system responses and its been awhile (touch wood) since ive had a full blow flu bug.

hope this helps

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Nightmare,

Thanks for the response.

My main reason for asking is that I am considering switching from Low Carb Grow to Dorian Yates’ approved Pro-peptide.

I am a non drug-tested athlete, so cross-contamination is not an issue/concern for me.

but, I am just not sure.

I love the taste of grow, but, the pro-biotics, micellar casein, peptide bonded glutamine in Pro-peptide appeals to me (yes, they sold it very well in an audio tape).

Do you have any opinion on what is the better product (or am I splitting hairs)

Thanks

OorWullie

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OW

im actaully a big fan of the yates line! i know alot of good buddys that use the propeptide and love it. its a nice blend and the extra bonus of the probiotic is a cool added extra.

we were looking at bringing it into our store, but i found that biotest was a more complete line (surge, zma, grow, powerdrive etc) and fit our needs better than yates’ line.

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I too like the DY Approved powders. Both the Propeptide and Pro MBF are tasty and easily digestible. I also experience a change in digestive habits (there’s a nasty thought) when I do not ingest one or two shakes a day.

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I read an article in Alternative Medicine about a man who had lost 80lbs froms Chron’s Disease (he was pooping 20 times a day!!) and taking this stuff helped him recover. He gained all of his weight back and is very healthy now. I hav heard good things about this stuff from other people as well.

http://www.primaldefense.net/primaldefcap.htm

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As far as probiotics go “Primal Defense” is a very popular product at the vitamin store i currently work at

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I will probably give it a go for a month or 2, then report back.

(I order my supplements monthly, hence the time frame)

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Only pooping 20 times a day…why, I remember when creatine first came out on the market…I had to stay home from work for DAYS! Ouch…kinda like bran, bb’s, napalm, and jalapeno sauce at 600 psi.

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There are other options, but they are mainly milk products.

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Jamaal, the guy you spoke about is Jordan S. Rubin who has a great book out called “Patient Heal Thyself”. I recently purchased it and recommend it to everyone who is concerned about their health.

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any specific protocols uncle mick?

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Clemson, Mr Rubin has a product called Primal Defense that looks pretty good. As far as protocol, his book list his recommendations. I have just started taking a product that looks pretty complete. I don’t have it in front of me but I will get the name for you.