Richard
Hi Diane
I am not exactly familar with the
Master-Cleanse and the fast but if it consists of cleansing the system, then perhaps you should start after the program. This will ensure that the probiotics are not cleansed too.
Not sure what form of probiotics that you were recommended but I believe them to be either in liquid form or freeze dried. There are no other 100% live active probiotics except for the one I mentioned above with 12 strains. Only acidophillus can survive weak stomach acids which occurs after food and the reason you were asked to consume 20-60 minutes after food. However, if it is just one strain, it may not be that beneficial as you do not have other lactic bacteria for the intestines.
Live lactic bacteria would be best taken on an emapty stomach either first thing in the morning or just before bed - at least 2 hours after last meal. A glass of water needs to be consumed to weaken the stomach acids so that the protection for the lactic bacteria, if there is one, is only weakened and not broken. This will ensure that the lactic bacteria are properly released in the intestines.
The other important thing too is that you must drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. This is to provide a medium for toxins and wastes to be expelled from the system. Obviously healthy balanced diet and exercise are the other important factors.
Hope this is of some help.
Take care