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Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:56 pm
by sheilaab125
Does probiotics affect the results of a breath test?

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:54 pm
by Helico_expert
nope. you can take probiotic and breath test.

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 6:06 am
by Key
Are probiotics beneficial when still infected by Helicobacter Pylori and would Kefir be of benefit too?

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 1:32 pm
by Helico_expert
Probiotics (including Kefir) are very subjective. There is no real scientific evidence that they work. Probably because it is a very complex question and nobody know exactly what happen. Many believes that the probiotics you ingested cannot survive in your body for long. others argue that the antibacterial agents can be released from the dead probiotics and reduce bad bacteria.

Whatever it is, they are all theories. If you feel good, just continue taking it. If you dont feel any improvement, you can stop or change the product.

do they have impact on H. pylori? most probably not.

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 7:00 am
by Key
l am having benefit from the probiotics, l not only suffer from Helicobacter Pylori but Multiple allergies: Latex Perfume
Chemicals and certain plants and contact dermatitis .
The immunologist has indicated that l have Uticaria Angiodema.Tested for Lactose Intolerance..Positive
l have had 4 endoscopies results:Polyp lower end of the Oesophagus/stomach caused by the Helicobacter Pylori Aspirate
showing Helicobacter Pylori and Small Bacterial Overgrowth....Removal of benign Polyp.
The Kefir l haven't found much benefit the( bought ones)l am going to try to make my own Kefir and do a bit of experimenting.
l have Arla UHT Milk it is lactose free recently started to increase fibre and exercise Tai Chi which has helped a great deal
with my health.
l am still infected after 2 triple therapies and had side effects from them the second treatment suffered with Myalgia affecting
my neck shoulders and sinuses.
l want to get my gut balanced after all these antibiotics and should l have triple therapy again or try Natural treatment?
Would be grateful for your advice.
Thank you for being supportive.

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 10:31 pm
by Helico_expert
If you really want to get rid of H. pylori, you will have to use antibiotics. There is very little to no evidence that natural products is able to kill H. pylori in vivo.

Talk to your doctor about Pylera treatment.
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1479 ... al/details

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 4:49 am
by Key
Thank you for your advice l will discuss the information you have given me to my Doctor.
l am a bit of a novice on the computer can l use my printer to print out the medication as l don't think my GP
will have this information l have had a lot of problems in getting tested for Helicobacter Pylori and my last test
was lost ,went finally for another test privately and it was positive.

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 9:22 am
by Helico_expert
Sure. You can certainly print out any pages. Even show this forum to your doctor.

Re: Breath test and the use of probiotics

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 3:16 am
by Key
Thank you will do.
Very helpful information throughout forum.