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I sure feel for you. I spoke to a researcher yesterday that knows a lot about testing for bacteria that can cause illness and the effects of good flora on intestinal health. He said one of the most important things people can do to improve the health of their intestines is to take Inulin and Fructooligosaccharides. Inulin encourages the growth of friendly bacteria while discouraging the growth of bad bacteria. It has a slightly sweet taste but it is not absorbed so does not effect blood sugar levels. Despite it's name it is not related in anyway to the hormone Insulin either in it's chemical make-up or in it's physiological activity.
Fructooligosaccharides also encourage the growth of good bacteria, like Lactobacillus and Bifidus(2 very important good bacteria). Unfortunately it doesn't discourage the growth of bad ones like Inulin does but it's extremely important for the health of the intestines. It's in onions and garlic and lots of other foods.
Both have been clinically proven to benefit good flora. He also recommends less protein in the diet and more foods that contain Fructooligosaccharides. He doesn't have a lot of faith in probiotics because most do not contain viable live good bacteria. He said he has more faith in Inulin and Fructooligosaccharides for improving gut health. I take a probiotic called VSL#3 and have noticed an improvement. I've yet to be diagnosed but recently found out that I have Clostridium Fallax in my intestines and it may be responsible for my ridiculously long illness. I've been ill for 2.5 years and off and on for 15! My illness was likely brought on by antibiotics. In anycase, I hope you feel better soon. Good luck!
I agree with the comment of chloee.
You need to eat inulin or more specifically fructooligosacharides (FOS).
You can find this in the chicory roots which you can eat cooked. The most delicious solution is to eat topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke or Pataca. Is a tuber easily found in supermarkets. It is very good cooked. It contains about 15% inulin and when has properly ripenned contains FOS. Eat them alone just with salt or lemon as all other dressings like fat can reduce the bifidobacteria growth rate.
Do not eat in the following two hours.
Many of the questions posted in the gastroentherology forum have the same solution.
Good luck
I agree with the comment of chloee.
You need to eat inulin or more specifically fructooligosacharides (FOS).
You can find this in the chicory roots which you can eat cooked. The most delicious solution is to eat topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke or Pataca. Is a tuber easily found in supermarkets. It is very good cooked. It contains about 15% inulin and when has properly ripenned contains FOS. Eat them alone just with salt or lemon as all other dressings like fat can reduce the bifidobacteria growth rate.
Do not eat in the following two hours.
Many of the questions posted in the gastroentherology forum have the same solution.
Good luck