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• Potency at 9/7/11 4:50 PM
  • Probiota 12. I heard that probiotics need to be refrigerated for them to live. So how come you will assure that this product will arrive with a full potency? Please respond. Thanks
  • We recommend the use of an ice pack and foil packaging which we offer for sale - along with priority mail shipping. We keep the ProBiota line of probiotics in our warehouse refrigerator until the moment it ships. We have tested the ProBiota line of probiotics and they maintain their potency quite well. As stated on every ProBiota product page: "At higher temperatures (86 F), Probiota 12 will maintain potency for about 2 months. These claims are verified by independent, real-time viability tests." We recommend refrigeration once at home as it makes sense to keep it in the fridge while at home. In health, Dr Ben
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• Candida Yeast at 1/25/12 4:34 PM
  • Hi Dr. Ben,
    
    We have emailed in the past on other products, I have two copies of the C677T, auto immune disease and hypothyroid issues. I discovered fungus within my toe nail last night. I am certain that I have a moderate Candida yeast issue (could explain the terrible joint pain). I am taking two of the ProBiota 12 every evening after dinner and I take approx two tablespoons of Kyolic garlic in water each day. Should I take more ProBiota? I have been completely gluten/wheat free since November. I am becoming VERY sensitive with meats and smells over the past months. I ate a steak two weeks ago and felt poisoned. I am only eating organic meat now in moderation. My diet is becoming more and more limited. Any suggestions on a better suited product or quantity would be beneficial. Also, I have ordered the coffee enema kit and chia seeds, will this assist to get the yeast under control?
    
    As always, thank you for your assistance and have a wonderful evening.
    
    Angela
  • Angela - My guess the die-off is making you more toxic. You need to support your body's ability to process the toxins released by the yeast - and also the potential heavy metals that other viruses and bacteria are releasing as they die off. The coffee enema kit and the chia seeds were very smart to obtain - and yes they will help you get rid of the symptoms you are experiencing. Couple things: 1) need to support your liver 2) need more antioxidants 3) need to support your digestion 4) you may have low molybdenum levels so supplement directly with molybdenum (to process toxins from yeast) 5) you may have to eat less meat for a bit until you get this feeilng under control. 6) for the nail fungus - try using Vick's vapor rub - odd I know but it works well. Apply nightly. 7) add on Saccharomyces Boulardii in addition to the ProBiota 12 Consider taking 1 capsule of Liver Nutrients with dinner: http://www.healthegoods.com/liver-nutrients-60-vegetarian-capsules-seeking-health.html Consider taking 15 drops of Molybdenum daily: http://www.healthegoods.com/natural-health-brands/molybdenum-liquid-mineral-7-body-bio.html Consider taking 1 capsule of Pro-Digestion Intensive with each large meal. http://www.healthegoods.com/pro-digestion-intensive-120-vegetarian-capsules.html Consider taking 4 capsules of Saccharomyces Boulardii daily with dinner http://www.healthegoods.com/saccharomyces-boulardii-microbial-balance-support-60-vegetarian-capsules-seeking-health.html Consider mixing 1 teaspoon of Optimal Vitamin C Powder along with 5 capfuls of Electrolyte Concentrate into a liter of filtered water and drink throughout the day - not all at once. http://www.healthegoods.com/optimal-vitamin-c-powder.html and http://www.healthegoods.com/electrolyte-concentrate-20-fl-ounces-bottle-bodybio.html Consider eating more soups, broths and only cooked/steamed foods for a few days to lighten the load on your digestive system. Meat, beans, nuts, oils are hard to digest. Take a 'break' from these for a bit if you can. Castor Oil packs over your abdomen are also very beneficial - consider doing once a day for 30 minutes while reading, watching TV or before going to sleep. Joint pain may also be related to taking too much methylfolate - if they feel 'achy' Best Dr Ben
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• Constipation at 2/2/12 2:56 PM
  • Is this product good for chronic severe constipation? By the way, I have one copy of each MTHFR mutation. Does this play a part of this problem?
  • Hello - You got it. Yes - ProBiota 12 is fantastic for those with chronic constipation and MTHFR. Harmful bacteria in the gut play a HUGE role in messing up the lives of people with MTHFR. Harmful bacteria generate a ton of ammonia and toxins which are very tough on those with MTHFR as they cannot process them very well. Best Dr Ben
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• glutamates/gluatmate decarboxylase enzyme/GABA/probiotics at 3/13/12 12:05 PM
  • Hi Dr. Ben -
    
    I think I figured out what is going on with my son: chronic constipation, migraines, dizziness, blurred vision, brain fog, anxiety, sensory stuff, savant-like memory and he also passes out periodically for a few minutes (seizures).
    
    I believe he is not converting glutamates to GABA thus something is prohibiting his GAD enzyme from working.
    
    1) Is there a test to see if it's genetic? i.e. does he even make GAD?
    
    2) What could be inhibiting the GAD enzyme?
    
    2) I've been reading that lactobacillus brevis/paracasei will convert glutamates to GABA - does that mean I could use your probiotics to effectively supplement GAD? Do the bacteria in yogurt actually produce GAD? Is it enough to digest more than just the yogurt?
    
    3) Could he just have too many glutamate receptors? (stupendous memory like his father... :-)
    
    I've started supplementing him with pyridoxal phospate for the seizures and digestive enzymes seem to help also...
    
    I've given him a sublingual GABA for his anxiety for years - who knew GABA affected the motility of the colon?
    
    Also, if you can point me to where you chat about what to do about a leaky gut, I would appreciate it - he's eating bone broths and except for the small amount of chicken in the soups, next to no glutamates .
    
    I'm sure the child is crawling with bugs from his intestines which is why the probiotics/no sugar - which is why he probably also reacts to more ammonia in the form of amines/salicylates - not to mention the blurred vision/nausea/dizziness...
    
    The onion I started to peel has turned into a agriculture operation:-)
    
    Loved the post on lactose intolerance and how to fix it BTW - and thank you for your kind words from before -
    
    
  • Hello - There is a test I am developing which will evaluate the GAD enzyme for mutations. There are things also which limit the GAD enzyme function - I am working on identifying all these. Read this - it shows some factors which cause diminished glutamate conversion to GABA. http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/etc/medialib/docs/Sigma/RBI_Handbook/rbibook5_glugabasynthmeta.Par.0001.File.tmp/rbibook5_glugabasynthmeta.pdf B6 and niacin are useful in converting Glutamate to GABA. Limiting ammonia is also useful - and glutamic acids in foods. The probiotics may help convert glutamate to GABA - this may be due to the reduction in ammonia as well - indirect effect. Yogurt is not an effective source of probiotics in my book - especially due to pasteurization. He may have a lot of glutamate receptors - but they can get downregulated if bombarded - so have to reduce glutamate and calcium in his diet to calm those down. Leaky Gut...that's a whole topic. I may have something here: http://www.healthegoods.com/natural-health-podcasts I'd consider getting him on Molybdenum - a few drops daily for a couple months - if he is age 4 or above. http://www.healthegoods.com/natural-health-brands/molybdenum-liquid-mineral-7-body-bio.html Seizures are seen often in MTHFR deficiency - I hope you are working with a great physician in order to get him back on his feet. Best, Dr Ben
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• Sue at 10/19/12 12:26 AM
  • What is MTHFR?

  • Hi Sue,

    Thank you for your question.  MTHFR is a common genetic mutation and MTHFR treatment can be complicated depending on the mutation type.  Check out this website for more information:  http://mthfr.net/

    In Health and Happiness,

    Kelly Harrington, MS, RD

    Nutritionist for Healthy Goods

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• Lactose Intolerance at 12/7/12 7:35 AM
  • I am severely lactose intolerant. I have used the Seekeing Health Lactase Drops in making a lactose free Thanksgiving this year (homemade mozzarella, whipped cream, and evaporated milk, and more!)! I am so happy to be able to make some of my favorite foods at home and be able to eat them again. Even with Lactaid pills (several at a time), regular mozzarella and many other dairy products will still cause strong LI symptoms. I am ordering your ProBiota 12 today to see if it will help with my LI symptoms, as I cannot control what foods have dairy in them outside of my home. I would like to understand the science behind the claim that this product will help my body produce more of the lactase enzyme.
    
    Thanks,
    Renee

  • Hi Renee,

    Lactase insufficiency means the concentration of β-galactosidase, also called lactase, in the brush border membrane of the mucosa of the small intestine is too small.  β-galactosidase is responsible for breaking apart the lactose molecule for absorption.  When it’s missing, a person feels the lactose intolerant symptoms.  There are probiotics with high β-galactosidase activity, so this makes them a valid treatment options for reducing the symptoms of lactose intolerance.  As you can see, this is why the statement about the Probiota 12 says it contains probiotics which produce lactase enzyme (β-galactosidase) that helps digest the milk sugar lactose. 

    I hope that clarifies the mechanism for you! 

    In Health and Happiness,

    Kelly Harrington, MS, RD

    Nutritionist for Healthy Goods

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