Mar
31
2010
Can smoking kill probiotics taken in supplements?
Posted by: Alan in Probiotics, tags: Kill, Probiotics, smoking, Supplements, Taken
I recently started taking probiotics supplements but am worried that my smoking will kill them. Does it kill them, what else does?
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March 31st, 2010 at 8:11 am
i dont think that would but i know smoking is good for the bad gut bacteria
March 31st, 2010 at 8:38 am
Smoking will not kill this good bacteria and as far as I know only antibiotics kills them along with the bad bacteria that causes the illness. In order to raise the level of this good bacteria and benefit from it, you need to use it for few weeks or even for couple of months as they multiply slowly . You never have too much of it. Also eat food rich in fiber as they feed on it.
March 31st, 2010 at 9:16 am
50/50 it will.
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Sources: Everyday Health, Slate.com, CNN Health/herbal-supplements, FDA.gov for consumers protect yourself health fraud