recommend probiotics for fibre intolerance

[Camper28]

hi

Can anyone recommend probiotics for helping with fibre intolerance to stop bloating?. I think there must be an imbalance of bacteria in my gut.

I have had IBS for ages but particular vegetables in my roast dinners are causing major bloating! It’s about 20 minutes delayed after eating, and then my skinny tummy pops out (me and my husband joke about how pregnant it makes me look) —but my stomach can really hurt as though I’ve drunk about 3 cans of coke.

I just had green beans, carrots and potatoes. A handful of each and I had just been on a run and I was starving! So don’t get why it can make me feel like I’ve eaten so much.

I know I could just not eat the vegetables but would rather try some priobiotics first!

[janetmtt]

Life Extension Daily Bowel Regularity is a game changer for constipation - contains Bif Lactis in - any probiotic with Bif Lactis in really helps - take a look at Optibac - Daily - Max strength has two strains of it in and 75 billion count

[Suecoo66]

look up low residue diet and choose veg on that, some veg will have that effect so you need to avoid those

[xjrs]

I have tried many probiotics over the years, but the one that has worked best for me has been Alflorex, which has been scientifically studied for IBS.

[Szelmar]

hi I have used vsl#3 for years. It is expensive but it has helped me greatly. It needs to be refrigerated. Good luck.

[Luisa22]

This isn't info about a probiotic as I haven't ever taken one. But It's been trial and error for me over 2+ years to find out what veg I can eat and which upsets me. At first there were only about 3 that seemed ok for me. I can now eat many more and can manage about 18.

My 'safe' veg wouldn't be the same as someone else's. For instance I can eat some high fodmap veggies with no problems, but can't eat root veg even if it's low fodmap. I love carrots but they just 'make me go' end of story.

Even potatoes I have to be a bit careful with. I found out it's mostly fibre that bugs my gut and I think insoluble fibre, though I can now tolerate a bit and seem to be able to eat leafy veg okay in moderation, such as kale, spinach, pea shoots, watercress, parsley (all steamed) The only raw one is lettuce.

Potato skins for instance. Too much insoluble fibre in the skins, so I have to peel them, even if they're baby potatoes.

I also found out that potatoes contain resistant starch which can act like fibre in the colon.

So what I'm saying is you might be able to make some adaptations such as peeling stuff, or finding out what veggies are ok and which aren't, for you. Or just eating small amounts of something, your tummy might be able to cope.

[Defong]

udo’s super 8’s and optibac sacchari boulardi which is specific probiotic for bowel. I have my daughter on a husk powder lepicol too for ibs d as it bulks the stool but it’s also good for IBD c if you google them all and see what you think