Important Information About Starting Probiotics

It is not uncommon to experience what is referred to as "excessive drainage syndrome" when ridding the intestine of pathogenic bacteria and yeast and re-establishing normal flora. When the unwanted bacteria and yeast begin to die off and be cleansed from the intestine, toxins can be released which can sometimes lead to headaches, diarrhea, gas, bloating, or constipation.

This is actually a positive sign that the intestine is being cleansed of these toxin releasing and illness-promoting bacteria and fungi but it can be uncomfortable for a few days.

To minimize this excessive drainage syndrome we recommend introducing probiotics slowly, perhaps one capsule every two days for the first week, then one capsule per day for the second week and then on to the regular two capsules per day thereafter. Of course eating plenty of fiber and drinking lots of water will also be helpful.