Many research and people’s experiences show that probiotics can improve gut health; however, a major drawback associated with probiotic supplements is flatulence. Most probiotics contain many live strains of bacteria and yeast, and they can survive in your digestive system but can also make you gassy. Gas production is caused by the bacterial fermentation of…
Probiotics have a long history in the world of medicine. They’ve been used to treat several diseases, including diarrhea and IBS. But could this fermented food be causing headaches? Key Highlights While most probiotics are not known to cause headaches, certain strains have been linked to relieving chronic migraines and hangovers. However, those sensitive to…
Like the gut microbiome, women also have a specific vaginal microbiome that protects and maintains their well-being. Hence, daily intake of certain bacteria like Lactobacillus species may help to treat and recover vaginal dysbiosis, which may help improve women’s health outcomes. Apart from this, like men, women can also benefit from the overall health-boosting potential…
Yes, all probiotics have expiry dates and can also go bad if you don’t store them properly. But there’s more. Next, in the article, I will discuss how you can tell that a probiotic has gone bad and if you can use these supplements after expiration. So, keep reading to find out what happens to…
Yes, probiotics may make you feel sick when you first start using them, causing nausea, bloating, or flatulence. To sort out why some of these supplements disturb the gut when they are supposed to improve gut health, we have to take a closer look at the formulation of these products. So, keep reading to find…
The idea that something as good for you as a probiotic could cause stomach pains may be confusing. If that’s happening to you, read on to learn more about what’s happening in your body and why it happens so often with this supplement. Probiotics cause stomach pain because they can alter the bacteria in your…
When you think of probiotics, the last thing you probably expect is to feel sick. But there are some reports that some probiotic supplements can cause flu-like symptoms in some people. So what’s going on here? And more importantly, should you be worried about taking probiotics? Key Highlights How does the Herx Reaction work, how…
There is a lot of buzz around probiotics lately, and for good reason. Probiotics are incredibly beneficial to our overall health. But can probiotics also cause insomnia? Well, no probiotics don’t cause insomnia. On the contrary, numerous studies have shown that probiotics can make you feel better, influence your sleep quality, and help you deal…
While constipation and Diarrhoea remain one of frequent complaints of pregnant women, it isn’t surprising that you might consider using probiotics. But can you take probiotics during pregnancy? Although studies about probiotic use during pregnancy are limited, researchers found no association between probiotics and the incidence of C-sections, low birth weight, miscarriages, or malformations of…
We’ve known for a long time that probiotics are “good bacteria” found in our gut. Surprisingly, they can have both good and bad effects on our eyes. Key Highlights Yeah, a 2015 study discovered that gut bacteria might provoke autoimmunity and cause uveitis (an eye problem) by activating immune system T cells in the gut….