Probiotics for Depression, Dysbiosis, Bloating & Anxiety

[@DrRuscioDC]

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[@WayneGoss]

I recently came across a probiotic that is a very short, 6 day course. Over 6 days you get a total of 3 Trillion Bacteria. As someone that has tried countless probiotics to help resolve my stomach issues - I thought it would give it a try. 3 days in - and all bloating, pain and feeling of fullness stopped. Bowels started to move. I was 90% back to normal after a year of pain. A good probiotic might give us 50 billion bacteria - which sounds like a lot - but when you think we have 100 TRILLION in our system, it's like one man fighting a 10,000 army. This ultra high, short course dose sent in 50x the amount that a normal probiotic does. Might be something to think about...

[@loutoslaw]

What is the name??

[@sashapgordon]

@waynegoss Can you please name the product for those of us who would like to try it? It sounds life-changing. Please share.

[@tenderloin9735]

Hmm, this looks like a grassroots ad for Elixa...

[@WayneGoss]

It was Eliza, but not an ad. Bought them myself. And to give a quick update. While the first three days were amazing - day 5 onwards now - the bloating as returned. Not the same - but they've returned nonetheless. I take it you do not like Elixa?@@tenderloin9735

[@xCANCEROUSJAEx]

Name please

[@infin8vision]

While everyone keeps saying there's no best time to take probiotics, you are the only one to point out that our stomach acid is lowest in the morning, which has helped TREMENDOUSLY since I take mine on empty stomach first thing in the AM before breakfast. That and increasing fiber is gradually stabilizing my gut and less symptoms. Thanks for all you do, even your website is an amazing resource in all matters gut health!

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm so glad you were able to get an insight from my content that helped you. And I'm so glad you find my website helpful - I put a lot of work into it. :)

[@TheTattooedSoul24]

Anyone can see that. It's deeply appreciated.

[@dominickhussey]

Thanks for sharing. The simplest solution is always the best.

[@c.k.1958]

Thank you Michael for all your hard work and research and helping so many of us! I appreciate that you have been through a lot with your health journey, thank you for helping others, we appreciate it! Thank you for sharing your story too, you have obviously been through a lot. So it mean even more that you are helping others to get to better health 💯👍🏽😊

[@heathergraham4058]

high dose probiotics hasnt helped my sibo but it has ended my trichotillomania. so grateful! pretty sure dysbiosis is beneath OCD disorders.

[@musclezetherapies6133]

Wow I feel my 5 month protocol in killing sibo and dealing with leaky gut has me with ups and downs with anxiety OCD and some depression including insomnia. 😢. I am working on my OCD with a therapist to help

[@brianj7027]

did you use elixa?

[@musclezetherapies6133]

@@brianj7027 what is elixia

[@TheTattooedSoul24]

I have IBS SIBO and have been on lactobacillus/bifido probiotics for two months and can see a remarkable improvement in my condition. My bloated and distended stomach has been corrected. I'm working on resistance training to tone my stomach now. Gluten just gives me a bit of fatigue but does not bloat or inflame my colon (externally) anymore. The fatigue means that my body tolerates gluten but still has trouble dealing with it, I think.😢

[@rfer9978]

Can I ask, which probiotic you’ve been using? Happy for your results.

[@Ruktiet]

Lactobacillus species drastically disrupt the small intestinal microbiome, bifidobacteria do not. Info comes straight from MAST research group’s frontman, Mark Pimentel, according to their shotgun sequencing studies. So maybe only taking bifidobacteria might even improve your results.

[@brianj7027]

True, bifido tend to reside more in the colon, lacto in the small intenstine. But I think its an oversimplification to say they 'disrupt' the small intestinal microbiome, especially in a range of patients.@@Ruktiet

[@Ruktiet]

@@brianj7027 false. Lactobacillus does not reside at all in the small intestine naturally according to the REIMAGINE study, and, again, appears to drastically disrupt the biome there. In the colon, it appears to be beneficial.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Sorry to hear that! If you're looking for help, please reach out to the clinic, we'll be glad to assist. drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

[@TheAshrafDali]

Took prednisone 20 mg, and two antibiotics course, plus some work and family stress and boom, anxiety disorder and depression ...

[@hea7055]

I like the term you use 'Vector-Borne Microbes' it does encompass Lyme and co-infections much better. I've started prescribed herbal treatment for 'V-B M' (Lyme & Co) and experienced a Herx. Yes, as you say, the worst of it lasted 5 days, then after that the symptoms improved daily for a further 5 days to where I was over it completely.

[@ConnieWilliams-dn6oc]

Because of many root causes, my methane SIBO is chronic; better but won’t go away. I’m on antimicrobials most of the time ( oregano, berberine. Allicin, Atrantil). Also taking many supplements for leaky gut ( which is helping!) Can I take the 3 probiotics at the same time? And what about taking the probiotics during xifaxin and metronidazole? I just started your book…. Fantastic! As a nurse, I truly appreciate the science based studies and your interpretations.

[@OfficiallyShannonMarie]

What is the best time of day to take a probiotic?

[@shabs6214]

Brilliant

[@lancelotrocher3216]

Should we take the 3 types of probiotics you’re talking about ? And, isn’t a risk it may aggrave the bacteria unbalance ?

[@maynicolas3222]

Thank you very much you are a big help god bless you

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thx :)

[@mbarron651]

Great video again Dr. Just wondered if you would recommend adding each type of probiotic, say 2 months apart to see if symptoms improve? I’d be reluctant to begin all three together in case they create issues. Or are they unlikely to interfere with each other as they are each different strains?

[@DrMichaelRuscio]

My observation has been if a reaction is going to occur it will manifest within a few days to a week. Otherwise, the different types/formulas appear to compliment one another. Always check with your doctor first.

[@TheTattooedSoul24]

My daughter's IBD UC-C pain level went down to 0.5 this week. She only suffered constipation and pain in her rectum this afternoon again, after we thought the constipation issue had been resolved. I kept her on her Ferofol iron prescription because of her heavy periods. I'm thinking that it could be the cause for her constipation now and resultant pain after having a BM. Still on probiotics. Heading towards 4 months end of November! We see her gastrologist on Monday. Worried that she still has pain in her rectum, where her inflammation started. 😮 Glad the pain is less though. Emotional health is excellent now too. Wondering if she still needs to see a counselor. I think the depression and anxiety was bc of the negativity of outcome as we know that IBD suffers have low level quality of life expectations with loads of colon surgeries. The pain level experienced, loss of a social life and strict diet must surely add to the depression. Thanks to your wonderful advice, that expectation is old news.😊

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm so happy to hear it! I hope the visit with your gastrologist goes well!

[@TheTattooedSoul24]

She went into remission today. No pain or sensitivity issues which probably means no inflammation. Beautiful upper digestive tract, all pink and healthy like one would fine in a healthy baby. I can't believe that the gastrologist still wants to do a colonoscopy on her next!🤯 ➡️🤑🏦? 😅🤣 Just want to thank you again doc for your empowering videos and literature. 🥇🎉👏

[@kellybissett5340]

I have histamine intolerance, caused by antibiotics. I eat a low histamine diet. A stool test showed no inflammation, no parasites etc just disbyosis and low in akkermansia. Which probiotics protocol could help me? I understand some probiotics are high histamine. Currently on clostridium butyricum and resveratrol.

[@DrRuscioDC]

I haven't found this to be the case. Most probiotics tend to be NET antihistamine. I would experiment with each of the 3 categories, as we describe them. See which sit well with you. Always check your healthcare provider first.

[@BrianHThayer]

Is the recommendation to do all these simultaneously for 2-3 months? Or do one type for 2-3 months, then the next type, then the next back to back?

[@alexwilder8315]

I'm starting with just Saccharomyces boullardii daily for a week, because I have IBS-D (diarrhea). Then I'm going to add on a cheap lacto/bifido blend and have that daily for a week at the same time as the Saccharomyces. Then, continuing with these two, I'll add on the soil based probiotics to the daily blend. After about 2-3 months, if I'm feeling better, I will step it down a notch because the saccharomyces and soil blend are a bit expensive. My plan is to try taking one on one day, then the other on the next (while maintaining the cheap lacto/bifido daily as normal). Then after another 2-3 months i will reevaluate and consider going down to just once a week each of the two expensive tabs perhaps. But I am prepared to possibly have to take these regularly for a long time as my issues are longstanding and I'm on a very varied diet that I'm not willing to restrict further on top of being plant-based.

[@rosepink2773]

I’m mother of kids, in 2017 I had Hplory and I took antibiotic was gone… In March 2020, I started symptoms of primonopose , when my estrogen started to be low , I started have many symptoms mesterious in my body with pain muscles, in my pelvic and spasm in nerves and I was not able to sit comfortably ,high blood pressure, digestion system disorders, and they gave me many different of antibiotics to try maybe it’ll work 😮.., after that I did colonoscopy,many tests most normal even surgery 😢 ……but I paid attention only my hormones not normal and the gynecologist told me that’s normal to live the rest of my life like that 😮, after many research I did ,just last few weeks,I did Sibo test and it’s positive….and they suggest to take antibiotic for overgrown bacteria..😮 but I did not take it yet, I tried to change my diet with different ways to see and cutting any sugar related or lactose….to see what’s gonna happen…. 😢Any advice please, will you suggest to me to do hormones replacement therapy and natural herbal capsules for Sibo too 😢🙏🏻 Because I didn’t give up to heal my self ❤❤❤Thank you for reading 👍😊

[@BlueSkyBlue973]

Hi Dr, I take all three kinds of probiotics, eat fibers and yet every 3-4 months my stomach dysbiosis comes back. After series of antimicrobials and antibiotics I get better and gain weight and they cycle repeats. Any advice for me? Will you make a video on why dysbiosis keeps coming back?

[@DrMichaelRuscio]

I understand. In Healthy Gut Healthy You I cover this in detail and a comprehensive plan you can follow to establish long-term balance. This would be the best resource :)

[@Ruktiet]

you might have nerve damage-mediated SIBO, where taking antibiotics restores normal small intestinal flora, but due to lack of migrating motor complex cleanlng waves due to this nerve damage, combined with eating fiber, SIBO returns. The pattern and timeline you mentioned matches up perfectly. You might benefit greatly from a MMC-stimulating prokinetic such as prucalopride 0.5mg at night. Discuss with your doctor first.

[@BlueSkyBlue973]

@@Ruktiet thank you! I will definitely start looking into mmc correction.

[@Ruktiet]

That might be impossible when it’s caused by a previous food poisoning (acute gastroenteritis), as this can cause autoimmunity to these nerves (anti-vinculin antibodies)@@BlueSkyBlue973

[@Nikthehermit]

Bile acid

[@naasikhendricks1501]

I would like a review of Diabetes T1&2 with probiotics and Medication.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted

[@naasikhendricks1501]

@@DrRuscioDC my understanding of diebetes, is a clear sign dystopia.

[@mohdhammad4786]

Missing of which probiotic strains couse gray hair(in both premature or aging)?

[@Fishhhtopia]

Hello doctor for IBS when taking probiotics will there be any withdrawal symptoms for first few weeks or any signs how do i know that my problem is reducing?

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm actually a die-off reaction video next week, so stay tuned for that! I think it'll answer your question. :)

[@Fishhhtopia]

Thanks Dr

[@hunter-ct9ky]

Can you do a video on reflux? So many people are suffering from it right now, 5 of my friends are on ppis full time, we are all in our 30s

[@DrMichaelRuscio]

I have a few articles and a video or two out there on this already if you search google. Noted also for potential future video.

[@sabeniabain3628]

What are your thoughts regarding sibo and candida? I have been diagnosed with sibo and followed the protocol in your book however, when I try to introduce rice I will slowly develop a white film on my tongue. I also have hypothyroidism.

[@Dev-xt7yt]

Atleast it's developing something white in you. That would help you fit in more

[@babygonda1226]

Does it counter attack my anxiety dep pill at bedtime like Quetiapine and Rivotril?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Not to my knowledge, but check with your doctor first.

[@dinosemr8141]

❤️💖🙏❤️💖

[@TheTattooedSoul24]

Hi Doc Is there any evidence linking personality disorders like NPD to gut dysbiosis? 🫣🤔🫠