What is Acidophilus?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: AcidophilusBrand:
Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of several bacteria used in the production of yoghurt. Acidophilus is considered a probiotic or "friendly bacteria", outcompeting more harmful microorganisms for their food supply. People take acidophilus to help digestion or boost their immune system.
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How do members experience Acidophilus?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 90 | 28 | |
| Bowel irritability | 36 | 10 | |
| Bowel problems | 28 | 20 | |
| Support digestive health | 13 | 5 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 6 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Cloudy urine | 1 | |
| Painful urination | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 57 |
Member evaluations
GettingAKidneyAtLast
evaluated on Sep 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: None
- Side effects: None
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jmb727
evaluated on Aug 17, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Major
- Side effects: None
Chigi
evaluated on Mar 09, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel urgency: Major
- Side effects: None
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