Hello, for a while now I have been having a lot of trouble with my digestion (gas, bloating, cramping). I was diagnosed with IBS several years ago. I used to use digestive enzyme mixtures and probiotics (sold in pharmacies with natural products/vitamins) and it helped me a lot during my difficult episodes. I was using either Adrien Gagnon or Jamieson in both cases. Do you have any other suggestions for me? Noted for the probiotics, thank you. For the digestive enzymes I can continue with the jamieson one or the digest365, or do you have anything else to suggest? I thank you

I am currently breastfeeding my baby and I was wondering if this probiotic is compatible with my breastfeeding? If not, what option do I have?

35-year-old woman3 years ago

Hello, for a while now I have been having a lot of trouble with my digestion (gas, bloating, cramping). I was diagnosed with IBS several years ago. I used to use digestive enzyme mixtures and probiotics (sold in pharmacies with natural products/vitamins) and it helped me a lot during my difficult episodes.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

Yes, you can take the majority of these products while breastfeeding.

What kind were you taking?

35-year-old woman · 3 years ago

I was using either Adrien Gagnon or Jamieson in both cases. Do you have any other suggestions for me?

Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

I often recommend a pro biotic with at least 7 billion live bacterial strains per capsule for IBS. The products you are using are not strong enough in my opinion, so their effectiveness may be limited.

Try Probaclac™ or Bio-k™ products instead, to be taken regularly for 4 weeks, then as needed.

35-year-old woman · 3 years ago

Noted for the probiotics, thank you. For the digestive enzymes I can continue with the jamieson one or the digest365, or do you have anything else to suggest?

Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

Given that there is more data about probiotics in breastfeeding, I would start with just probiotics for now (at the right dose).

If after 2 weeks your symptoms have not improved sufficiently, we would add Digest365™.

35-year-old woman · 3 years ago

I thank you

Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

It feels good!

Alexander

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