In-Liven Question

[milly5]

Hi,
I have a question regarding In-Liven.
I currently have hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency, and am currently also TTC.
I would like to know if In-Liven would be helpful, and would interact with any of my other medications.
And also, when would you take it as I have to take my other meds first thing - separately an hour between each, and both on an empty stomach, so would not be able to take it until 2 hours after rising, or perhaps at lunch time.
Also, are you able to take it if on a gluten free diet? (I haven't been diagnosed with Coeliacs disease, but am trying a gluten free diet at the moment to see if it helps with my symptoms).
Thanks for your help.

[Junglemum]

Hi Milly,

In-liven is a pro-biotic right? I'm not very familiar with it, sorry!
I wouldn't expect it would interfere with anything as it is only boosting the good bacteria in your stomach which already exists. However i am certainly no expert and you should ask your health care provider. i take a probiotic and it has never been an issue, having said that i don't really take any special meds. i know you can get a gluten free pro-biotic, not sure if in-liven is. I am sure you could do a quick search and find out....... ok i did a quick search and it is gluten free, so fine for coeliac.

I found this info from a search....

The main health benefits of probiotics are -

Increased digestion
Alleviation of digestive disorders
Enhanced assimilation and synthesis of nutrients (including vitamins, minerals and protein)
Improved absorption of calcium
Protection against E.coli infections
Improved immune function
Improved lactose tolerance and digestibility of all milk products
Reduction of vaginal infections and yeast infections
Increased anti-carcinogenic (anti-cancer)activity
Reduction/prevention of peptic ulcers caused by H.pylori bacteria
Reduction in bad cholesterol
Reduction of acne

The problem with most probiotic formulations on the market today is that they don’t contain a sufficient variety of good bacteria to do any good. Further, they do not have their own food source with them. Allow me to explain -

There are twelve very important species of good bacteria found in soil. We are supposed to get them through our food supply but chemicals and pesticides have mostly destroyed these. This is why eating organic produce is so beneficial to our health. If all twelve bacteria species were destroyed no life could possibly exist.

Some manufacturers will provide probiotic bacteria in various formulations of 1, 4, 6 etc. but without a food source and that creates a problem. You see bacteria are competitive and they compete for food. They like what we like and the different forms of bacteria like different things. If they don’t have their own supply of food with them they will fight over what is available. If you take a probiotic with anything less than the full twelve Lactobacilli good bacteria together then the new bacteria will deplete the other stomach bacteria as they compete for food.


You also need to ensure that the Probiotic bacteria you use are live. Bacteria need to be replenished daily along with enzymes and amino acids. They need to be able to colonise and they also need to be able to culture and grow very quickly – i.e. within 11-12 hours because that is how long they will have in the stomach. Most probiotics require more.

The role of good probiotic bacteria is to -
Clean up your intestines
Break down the nutrients into a form that can be absorbed into the blood stream through the intestinal walls


If your intestines are blocked or polluted then your body will be diseased in some way, and remember you have an awful lot of intestines to keep clean. How many of you have ever suffered from constipation? Just think of all that faecal matter putrifying inside and infested with nasty (pathonogenic) bacteria. Remember, bacteria like the same food that you do. No wonder you feel ill.

You have 2.5 kilos of bacteria in your body and if you aspire to good health then you must look after your good bacteria. You only have to check out your local hospital to see how many admissions are bowels related.

Sounds like it might help you.......