Q1 : I have had a swollen stomach for several years now. Doctors tell me that it's to do with anxiety so what would you advise me to do?
I would advise:
- Basic treatment with Maxi-Flore: 1 tablet per day for 1 month. This will allow you to regulate intestinal functioning, improve assimilation by micronutrient organisms and bolster your immune system.
- To treat your anxiety, take D-Stress to start with: 3 tablets morning, midday and evenings with the main meals then reduce this to 2 tablets morning, midday and evenings and less if you find the ideal dose which stabilises your problem.
Q2 : I have an imbalance in intestinal flora and I am very sensitive to gastro-enteritis. I have asked my pharmacist for advice and he gave me Maxi-Flore. I have been taking it for 15 days. When I started, I had full-blown gastro-enteritis. How long do I need to take it for to restore my flora balance and to be less sensitive to gastro-enteritis? I take one a day in the evening. I have noticed that it should be taken ½ an hour before meals but I take it after meals. Do you think this affects it? I should also say that I am intolerant to lactose and that's why I have such a fragile stomach.
For an optimum effect, Maxi-Flore should be taken before meals as indicated in the instructions for use.In your case, the dosage given is as follows:
- during an attack (imbalance in intestinal flora), 4 tablets per day 1/2 h before meals (lunch and dinner) for one week.
- as maintenance (in the long term): 1 tablet per day 1/2 h before meals (lunch and dinner).
Your lactose intolerance cannot be exclusively alleviated by taking probiotics and prebiotics. Consult your doctor for a more detailed evaluation of your intolerance. Attention: food supplements should always be accompanied by a balanced diet.
Q3 : I am allergic to milk. Can I use Maxi-Flore?
Yes. Maxi-Flore contains prebiotics and probiotics. Traditionally found in yoghurts, probiotics are a living microbial food supplement which improve intestinal flora balance. Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients (like soluble dietary fibre) which selectively stimulate the growth and activity of one or more bacteria found in the colon.
In the case of a problem (constipation, diarrhoea, swelling), taking 3 to 4 tablets per day half an hour before meals will regulate intestinal passage and rebalance intestinal flora without causing allergies.
Q4 : Why take Maxi-Flore in parallel with antibiotic treatment?
The administration of antibiotics to treat an infection destroys some of the body's intestinal flora. The resulting imbalance encourages the development of intestinal disorders and reduces immune resistance. The probiotics and prebiotics in Maxi-Flore rebalance the intestinal flora and stimulate the body's defences.
Q5 : Hi, about your Maxi-Flore, what is the CFUs per tablet?
Maxi-flore contains 10 mds germs per tablet of which Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophillus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus.
