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susiequsie Apprentice
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I am sensitive to both gluten and casein. I've been taking Culturelle for quite a few months and happened to notice something on the ingredients list that made me question if it was both gluten and dairy free. (I threw the last box away and can't remember specifically what it was).

I then bought PB8 (I've heard that is also a good one) and I notice on the ingredients list that it contains lactobacillus casei. Does that mean that it contains casein? Right now, for the first time in probably 2 years, I'm taking no probiotic. Gotta get back to it!

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I am sensitive to both gluten and casein. I've been taking Culturelle for quite a few months and happened to notice something on the ingredients list that made me question if it was both gluten and dairy free. (I threw the last box away and can't remember specifically what it was).

I then bought PB8 (I've heard that is also a good one) and I notice on the ingredients list that it contains lactobacillus casei. Does that mean that it contains casein? Right now, for the first time in probably 2 years, I'm taking no probiotic. Gotta get back to it!

Lactobacillus casei is not and does not contain casein, it is just merely a certain strain of probiotic --> Lactobacillus casei is a species of genus Lactobacillus found in the human intestine and mouth. As a lactic acid producer, it has been found to assist in the propagation of desirable bacteria. This particular species of lactobacillus is documented to have a wide pH and temperature range, and complements the growth of L. acidophilus, a producer of the enzyme amylase (a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme). It is known to improve digestion and reduce lactose intolerance and constipation. Taken from Wikipedia

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I've been using Flora-Q2 for quite some time... it clearly states gluten free on the box, and has helped me out tremendously. It is a bit pricey (about $50 for 30 pills on drugstore.com), so you can probably get by with taking it every other day.

susiequsie Apprentice
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Lactobacillus casei is not and does not contain casein, it is just merely a certain strain of probiotic --> Lactobacillus casei is a species of genus Lactobacillus found in the human intestine and mouth. As a lactic acid producer, it has been found to assist in the propagation of desirable bacteria. This particular species of lactobacillus is documented to have a wide pH and temperature range, and complements the growth of L. acidophilus, a producer of the enzyme amylase (a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme). It is known to improve digestion and reduce lactose intolerance and constipation. Taken from Wikipedia

Gfresh, thanks for clearing that up for me. Casei sounded so much like casein that I thought, "Oh no, what did I get this time?" I shall resume taking it. Appreciate your knowledge & help.

susiequsie Apprentice
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I've been using Flora-Q2 for quite some time... it clearly states gluten free on the box, and has helped me out tremendously. It is a bit pricey (about $50 for 30 pills on drugstore.com), so you can probably get by with taking it every other day.

Hi Joe, thanks for letting me know that there is another alternative available. I think I'll keep it in mind for future should I need another one.

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I just started taking PB8 too! Let's compare notes on how it works as time goes on.

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