Acidophilus is helpful in increasing intestinal flora ("good bacteria") which
produces stuff that our immune system needs.  Perhaps canker sores are a sign
that immune system functions are low (I'm just guessing.).

regards,
roberta


> > > Does anyone know anything about canker sores, in terms of cause or
> > >treatment, or anything helpful?
>
> The one thing I found to be consistently helpful was suggested to
> me by an ear/nose/throat doc, a guy who was in all other respects
> an old fogey.  His suggestion: acidophilus.  It worked like a
> charm every time.  Why, I don't know.
>
> Carol