tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35163365.post730626433610647723..comments2023-10-29T02:32:06.204-06:00Comments on The Food and Gut Journal: VSL#3 DS probiotic gluten free but only available in powder by prescription yet effective in colitis and may be beneficial in Celiac diseaseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796634994861964723noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35163365.post-1008735935689932062008-01-28T13:22:00.000-07:002008-01-28T13:22:00.000-07:00Why does the bacteria count make this product a pr...Why does the bacteria count make this product a prescription-only product? What are the dangers? How about all the over-the-counter probiotics on the market? For example, there are many that have been reviewed at NutritionalTree. Some are quite inexpensive but have good reviews.Martin Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665532390042461838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35163365.post-60739881528255676492008-01-28T12:58:00.000-07:002008-01-28T12:58:00.000-07:00In the 6th paragraph you state the following:Since...In the 6th paragraph you state the following:<BR/><I>Since the over the counter flavored sachet packets of VSL#3 contain maltose derived from barley as a sweetener they <B>can</B> be assumed gluten-free. </I><BR/><BR/>Shouldn't that read "they <B>cannot</B> be assumed gluten-free."?<BR/><BR/>I wonder what your thoughts are on using VSL#3 or some other similar probiotic for treatment of Microscopic Colitis? Also what about for treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com