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Do Probiotics Need Prebiotics To Work

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Dr. Kathy Robinson MD

Do you believe taking prebiotics is helpful in reducing cravings for sugar? YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kathy Robinson ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ramesh Kumar MD

Hello Doctor, Can you share you're professional opinion on Probiotis & Prebiotics in regards to ... need to follow low-fiber diet, but still continue with this constant diarrhea. I would appreciate ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ramesh Kumar MD

Do you think taking probiotics is helpful? Should you also take a prebiotic? There is so much info out there it is hard to know what is best. Thank you. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Suma Parinam MD

[whats a good prebiotic and probiotic supplement?] View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suma Parinam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Prashant MD

I suffer from chronic constipation , have tried everything, increase fiber, water and exercise. In addition, tried prebiotics and probiotics. I am not any daily medication. My diet is healthy. Had a ... View answer

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Dr.  Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

taking prebiotics .kindly help if some tests are reqd. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

While travelling abroad, I am going to take Onnit s Total Gut Health to combat any possible diaherria. This contains top of the line prebiotics and probiotics. Should I still get diaherria symptoms ... View answer

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi MD

about prebiotics and would like to know a little more. ...Hello. I know probiotics are essential for a smooth digestion. I was told they do not do anything ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale MD

i am taking clindamycin, having very loose stools, can t trust a fart! Will taking probiotics, prebiotics or YOGURT help? i ve been doing a bit of a BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Apple,Toast) can you tell me ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

I have been suffering from indigestion, bloating after eating and a mild IBS and have been using prebiotics and probiotics for the last over a year. It did not prove effective and my condition continues. It ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)