Reply to "Metamucil or Benefiber ?"

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

The research on VSL#3 is pretty limited and from what I understand, Dr. Shen's experience in his clinic has not shown any consistent effect with it, or any other probiotic. You have to remember that most of the positive research on VSL#3 was conducted by manufacturer sponsored studies. I recently inquired about trying VSL#3 and my GI said I could try it, but he did hold out much hope for it. Granted, I am dealing with stubborn chronic pouchitis.

Dr. Shen has tried all sorts of novel approaches in his clinic that have not panned out. Win some, lose some.

http://www.uptodate.com/conten...nagement/abstract/39

I agree that you are best off sticking with one thing at first.

Jan

3/4/162:26 PM

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