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Old 08-26-2008, 09:38 PM   #8 (permalink)
James Newman
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Inasmuch as I am a fan of probiotics, wait until after the abx and acute phase has resolved. Here is my thinking: There is a possibility of a perforation and the integrity of the gut could be compromised. There is much speculation about translocation of beneficial gut bacteria and its benefit or harm once outside the gut and within the body. I avoid probiotics where this might be a possibility. Hard to say either way, but I err on the side of caution. (that whole do no harm thing).

As far as enzymatic therapy, I could see them being beneficial when you start adding more protein into the diet. Though, I don't know that it would be completely necessary.
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