Stomach not feeling right?

A few years ago, a friend recommended taking Probiotics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probiotics) following a round of antibiotic medication for some now forgotten ailment. I had mentioned that I did not like the side effects that come with taking antibiotics (loss of appetite/taste, poor digestion) and she felt that Probiotics might offer some help. In basic terms, antibiotics are non-discriminatory and will kill the good bacteria in your body along with the bad. In the case of your digestive system, this means that the bacteria that helps you digest is taken out of commission. Probiotics offers you a faster way to rebuild your digestive system without having to eat loads of cultured yogurt. In the States, Probiotics are easily found in markets with a health food section (Whole Foods), Pharmacies, GNC.com, etc.

Fast forward to Guatemala and a stomach that was not feeling right. By not “feeling right”, I am talking about mild digestive discomfort vs. taking up residence in the bathroom. I know that Guatemala City has GNC stores, but in Antigua my known options were more limited. However, I was able to get a recommendation for Probiotics (see below) from a well respected Antigua pharmacy that did the trick in a few days. The type of Probiotic used in this product is called Lactobacillus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactobacillus). So if you have a mild digestive issue you may want to explore this option.

Legal Notice: I want to emphasize to anyone reading this that I am not qualified to diagnose and treat in the manner that a physician would. Anything that I write here is simply a laypersons opinion/experience and should never be used without first consulting a licensed physician.

Information: The Probiotics that I purchased are called “Lacteolfort, Lactobacillus LB”, 12 capsules in blister pack (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister_pack) and I took one per day for 12 days. Purchased from, “Farmacias Roca”, #11, 4th Street West, 7832-0612 (this is the oldest Pharmacy in Antigua).