Yes & No.
Because of the probiotic amplifying effect, you need to make sure you are taking probiotic strains that do not encourage histamine production, created d-lactic acid, or interfere with bile acid. Especially those with a high CFU count.
Phage Complete contains only probiotic strains that do not produce these harmful or unwanted side effects and, for most people, should be the only probiotic you need.
SBO / HSO probiotic strains are usually safe to take with phages, but you should take the minimum recommended dosage.
As new research comes out, and is tested by members, I will probably be advising what specific probiotic strains work particularly well with Phage Complete for specific purposes.
The following probiotic bacterial strains should be avoided (really even if you aren’t taking Phage Complete).
Histamine Liberators / Producers:
- Lactobacillus bulgaricus
- Lactobacillus casei
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii
People with histamine intolerance should always avoid these strains, regardless of whether take phages or not.
D-Lactate (D-Lactic Acid) Producing Strains:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus (yes, found in yogurt!)
- Lactobacillus bulgaricus (also very common in yogurt)
- Lactobacillus lactis (found in buttermilk)
- Lactobacillus buchneri
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. delbrueckii
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus,
- Lactobacillus jensenii
- Lactobacillus vitulinus
A couple of these strains are found in lower amounts in Kefir. Kefir contains a lot of different strains, this actually helps lower the risk of D-Lactate from these problematic strains. It is when a strain is taken at a higher CFU count in isolation that you see the most problems. Never the less, you should consume no more than 4 to 6 ounces of kefir per day while taking phages. Also watch for symptoms D-Lactate.
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Can I take this long term. After taking one for one week & then 2 for the next week do you go back to one every day. It’s upsetting my gut. I’ve been in it for a month. And getting pain high up between ribs.
Yes, Phage Complete can be taken everyday, indefinitely. The only time I take a break from it is if I had a large serving of fermented food that day (which has a ton of probiotics). But someone that is experiencing pain may need to cut back for a while until the body adjusts. See the FAQs, especially the one on die-off.