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Probiotics Prevent Hep. Encephalopathy

ImKramer
ImKramer
2013 Nov 15.
Probiotics Prevent Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24246768?dopt=Abstract
WarriorGal
WarriorGal
Probiotic foods:

http://sprouts.com/features/powerful-probiotic-foods

RE Yogurt - look for those with less sugar and the ones that say :live and active culture"

While probiotic-foods contain live bacteria, prebiotic foods feed the good bacteria already living in your digestive system. You can find prebiotics in foods such as asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, bananas, oatmeal, red wine, honey, maple syrup, and legumes. Consider eating prebiotic foods on their own or with probiotic foods to perhaps give the probiotics a boost.

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/probiotics-10/slideshow-probiotics
jbnewport
jbnewport
Good info! Thanks for posting.

JB
MLTTexas
MLTTexas
One heaping teaspoon of Metamucil a day is a good prebiotic, and my doctor's nurse practitioner told me 2 years ago to take that. And now, I also take a probiotic each day. It's easier than trying to remember which foods are pre and pro. I can't have milk products, gluten, sugar, or starches now anyway.