Probiotics

[Vindicatrix]

Has there been any medical papers on the efficacy, (Or not) of Probiotics and CLL. I have been taking half a bottle of Keffir a day for two months, which appears to settle my stomach.

Any info would be appreciated.

Regards Ron

[GMa27]

My hematologist said not to take during chemo. I don't take it during my remission. No issues. But if ur on W&W and it helps you then as long as ur hematologist says ok, then continue.

[Vindicatrix in reply to GMa27]

Thanks so much for the info, very helpful. All the best. Ron

[Thursday45]

I have been taking it since I was diagnosed. As I understand it, a healthy gut can only be helpful. However, we make our own kefir as I have read that the supermarket kefir contains preservatives for shelf-life. It is easy to make if you want to try.

[Vindicatrix in reply to Thursday45]

Thanks for the info, I am relieved as I really like the stuff, and feel it's doing me good, and as I always say, if it feels good for you, then it is.

All the best Ron

[Thursday45 in reply to Vindicatrix]

I have read that research with kefir and blood cancers is happening, but also that fermented foods might cause a risk of infection for people with CLL. I’m stage 0, but might think again if my symptoms change.

[bennevisplace]

If you're asking if there is any peer-reviewed study showing that taking probiotics has benefit in the treatment of CLL, I'd say: I doubt it, or it would have been loudly broadcast on this forum.

I eat live yogurt daily, exotic cheeses quite often, sauerkraut and kimchi every now and then. You drink keffir. We enjoy doing so. Maybe it helps our digestion, maybe not.

It seems that most health claims for probiotics are exaggerated, though they can help rebalance a disrupted microbiome scientificamerican.com/arti... and the microbiome has been shown to play an important role in the development and functioning of the immune system cancer.gov/research/areas/p...

[Vindicatrix in reply to bennevisplace]

Thanks, you so much for that info it was very helpful, and I will keep on 'Quaffing Keffir'.

Regards Ron

[Livingwith67]

I take it daily on w&w and now on treatment. It helps my gut a lot and that in turn helps my head, less pain, less worries more smiles.

[Vindicatrix in reply to Livingwith67]

That is a great attitude to have.

Of course, not all of our CLL is in 'The Mind', but the 'Mind' does play a very important part in our well being I think.

It also helps to be a 'Bottle Half Full Person', I find.

Regards Ron

[Livingwith67 in reply to Vindicatrix]

I agree CLL is most definitely not in the mind, but as you say a healthy mindset definitely helps along the way.

[LeoPa]

Hi Ron. The product that you are taking, is it a homogenized, pasteurized, dairy based, re-injected with a single bacterial strain kefir? Here is the source I consider most credible on the topic:

Ep:196 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEALTHY POOP, HEALTHY GUT AND PROBIOTICS

Search for it on YouTube.

I can attest to having a high quality poop that's never been better in my life. Digestion is humming along like the engine of a newly made Mercedes Benz. Low emissions and high effectivity, LOL.

[Vindicatrix in reply to LeoPa]

Thanks Leo Pa I do like your Mercedes Ananolgy, Ron