Is taking an acidophillous supplement healthy?

Question

I frequently have digestive problems like upset stomach and mild diarrhea mainly from stress and an anxiety disorder. I have been told that taking an acidophillous supplement can help with the bacteria levels in my digestive tract. Does anyone know of any health risks/cautions I should know before taking it?

Answer 1

Just eat natural live yoghurt. It has L acidiphillous AND  bifidobacterium and S thermophilous. It tastes nice too.

Answer 2

It's a very beneficial supplement.  I use Optiflora which is a two-product system which includes Probiotic (Bifidus & Acidophilus...microflora) + Prebiotic (FOS...food source for microflora).  This product is different in that it has a patented encapsulation process which guarantees the delivery of 500 million live bacteria to the intestines.  Other products only guarantee live bacteria at the time of manufacture.

Answer 3

To the best of my knowledge, there are none.  Acidophilus and other probiotic supplements are amongst the safest supplements there are in existence.

Answer 4

I get a multi strain probiotic that I get from the Vitamin Shoppe. (it's a chain). It's called Advanced Multi-Billion Dophilus. It has 4 different digestive bacteria. I use it every day. If I run out, I feel it right away.

I also use Digestive Enzymes. They help with the GI upset.