Choosing the right probiotic
Probiotics are live bacteria that can be taken as supplements or in fermented meals. A growing number of studies link the balance or imbalance of bacteria in your digestive system to overall health and disease. It has been linked to a variety of health advantages, including promoting a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria. These include weight loss, intestinal wellness, and immunity.
We’ve all been there: standing in the supplement section of the grocery store scratching your head, wondering how the heck to pick the right thing but that won’t happen anymore because you’ll know right now right here how to choose the right probiotics FOR YOU!
Here are four simple tips to help you combat decision fatigue when choosing a probiotic.
Refrigeration: getting a cooled probiotic helps to mitigate the risk of buying a bottle full of dead bacteria.
Number of organisms: 100 billion and up is a good baseline.
Variety of species: look for species from the Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces genus. I tend to look for a combined minimum of 5 different species.
Rotate, rotate, rotate: just bought that probiotic last month? Choose the next best option. Remember, variety is the key.
Don’t stress when it comes to shopping for your probiotic, remember these tips and you will be good to go on your next shopping trip!
If you are ready to get to the root cause of your gut health concerns, reach out to the EmpowerMed team of naturopathic doctors today. We take a collaborative approach to natural medicine, partnering with patients to help them achieve their unique health and wellness goals.
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Written by Dr. Carleigh Golightly