anybody know if amoeba (dysentery causing) is bacteria, protozoa, or fungus?

solsurf · Nov 28th, 2004, 13:25

i'm trying to figure out if Grapefruit seed extract protects from ameobic dysentery.

i just posted a thread re: GSE as water purification. it's claimed to prevent bacterial, protozoan, fungal, and viral infections.

i'm wondering if amoeba fall in these classifications

edwardseco · Nov 28th, 2004, 13:30

Have heard of it but don't know of any proff besides the anecdotal. Have tried it myself with no conclusions. I still would take normal precautions..

goangoangone · Nov 28th, 2004, 13:58

It says here that it is caused by a parasite http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/di..._dysentery.htm
and treated with Metronidazole which is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other micro-organisms called protozoa. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001644.html
Hope this helps.

Nick-H · Nov 28th, 2004, 15:52

GSE is said by some to be the supreme antibiotic and antiviral.

I've tried it a few times without noticable results

ikimasho · Nov 28th, 2004, 17:06

love gse!

i gave it to a lot of dehli bellied travellers on my trip. i took it at the first sign of funny tummy. i really had no ill days on my trip. maybe just beginners luck! i have been using it for a gargle, at the first sign of sore throat and as an additive in my neti pot for nasal passage cleaning.

so far no illness since i started using it!

Alan D · Nov 30th, 2004, 19:07

As I have already had one bout of amoebic dysentery in recent years and am not too keen on a repeat experience - especially the Metronidazole treatment, I am interested in this GSE alternative.

Is there are sound medical evidence for its use in the prevention and treatment of amoebic dysentery or is it a matter of faith?

edwardseco · Nov 30th, 2004, 21:10

Don't mess with iffy treatments for Amoebic as I know too well. It can change your life (and shorten it) if it gets established and goes to your liver. On the other hand loose bowel movements are are rarely due to that but to more mundane causes like change of diet. Get a stool sample tested for persistant problems and consult a doctor. This is one that doesn't go away like Baccillary does..

monkgonemad · Dec 1st, 2004, 11:00

bump = edwardseco

stuff can lay you low and kill.

stool sample! yes, PAY for it and take the meds without alcohol.

i am unaware of anything one can take to reduce the oppty for infection if that was the question.

Nov 28th, 2004, 13:25	#1
solsurf Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: bay area,california Posts: 24	anybody know if amoeba (dysentery causing) is bacteria, protozoa, or fungus? i'm trying to figure out if Grapefruit seed extract protects from ameobic dysentery. i just posted a thread re: GSE as water purification. it's claimed to prevent bacterial, protozoan, fungal, and viral infections. i'm wondering if amoeba fall in these classifications

Nov 28th, 2004, 13:58	#3
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,535	It says here that it is caused by a parasite http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/di..._dysentery.htm and treated with Metronidazole which is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other micro-organisms called protozoa. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001644.html Hope this helps. __________________ GoanGoan......here

Nov 28th, 2004, 15:52	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	GSE is said by some to be the supreme antibiotic and antiviral. I've tried it a few times without noticable results __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Nov 28th, 2004, 17:06	#5
ikimasho Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: osaka, japan Posts: 140	great results love gse! i gave it to a lot of dehli bellied travellers on my trip. i took it at the first sign of funny tummy. i really had no ill days on my trip. maybe just beginners luck! i have been using it for a gargle, at the first sign of sore throat and as an additive in my neti pot for nasal passage cleaning. so far no illness since i started using it! __________________ "To be enlightened is to be enlightened about something." Thich Nhat Hahn

Dec 1st, 2004, 11:00	#8
monkgonemad Aimless Drifter, Shiftless Idler, Useless Waster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoEastAsia/AsiaSubCont Posts: 416	medicine good. fruit seeds bad bump = edwardseco stuff can lay you low and kill. stool sample! yes, PAY for it and take the meds without alcohol. i am unaware of anything one can take to reduce the oppty for infection if that was the question.

Nov 28th, 2004, 13:30	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,142	Have heard of it but don't know of any proff besides the anecdotal. Have tried it myself with no conclusions. I still would take normal precautions..

Nov 30th, 2004, 19:07	#6
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	As I have already had one bout of amoebic dysentery in recent years and am not too keen on a repeat experience - especially the Metronidazole treatment, I am interested in this GSE alternative. Is there are sound medical evidence for its use in the prevention and treatment of amoebic dysentery or is it a matter of faith?

Nov 30th, 2004, 21:10	#7
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,142	Don't mess with iffy treatments for Amoebic as I know too well. It can change your life (and shorten it) if it gets established and goes to your liver. On the other hand loose bowel movements are are rarely due to that but to more mundane causes like change of diet. Get a stool sample tested for persistant problems and consult a doctor. This is one that doesn't go away like Baccillary does..

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