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Brand Names: Acidophilus Pearls, Acidophilus plus Bifidus
See also: Chewable Acidophilus, Flora

What is Acidophilus? 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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Reasons Taken

19 patients in the community are taking or have taken Acidophilus.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 13 68%
Other 4 21%
disease-related symptoms 1 5%
Slow my ALS progress 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Acidophilus.

  0 - day 0 none 1 day 3 day 10 mg day 20 mg day 50 mg day 10000 day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Acidophilus or how long patients were taking Acidophilus before stopping.

Currently taking Acidophilus

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
3

Stopped taking Acidophilus

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
3
2
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Acidophilus (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 2 33% Did not seem to work: 33%
Other 2 33% Other: 33%
Expense 1 17% Expense: 17%
Not indicated 1 17% Not indicated: 17%


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