IBS is a prevalent gut problem, affecting 25-45 million people in the US. And probiotics are thought of as the most effective natural supplement to improve gut health. But are probiotics actually effective or even safe for IBS? In most cases, probiotics are safe for IBS patients and offer promising results like relief from discomfort,…
Researchers have estimated that over 20% of the US population suffers from Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD). However, doctors and scientists are yet to develop a permanent and innocuous cure. Here is where probiotics come in as an effective as well as a risk-free remedy for acid reflux. Key Points: Over the years, probiotics have gained…
Researchers have performed studies that suggest that probiotics can shorten the recovery duration of infectious diarrhea by about half a day or two days. This hints that probiotics are involved in the regulation of bowel movements. So, here is an overview of its implications in diarrhea. Key Points: It cannot be denied that probiotics may…
Although there’s an ongoing debate on whether probiotics can cause SIBO or not, there have also been many people who have also used probiotics to alleviate their symptoms (and that actually worked for them). In this article, I’ll share with you my top 9 favorite probiotics for SIBO, plus some tips on how to choose…
Millions of people suffer from gastritis, a condition wherein the lining of your stomach becomes inflamed, usually due to Helicobacter pylori. You’re not alone in this situation. That’s why I’ve prepared this article to help you find the best probiotics for gastritis. Although I discovered that most probiotic supplements don’t really prevent or cure this…
For this read, I have reviewed user stories and scientific studies to find out if probiotics can make your poop stink and, if not, what could possibly be causing it. It is a well-established fact that probiotics may treat conditions like gut dysbiosis and relieve gastrointestinal symptoms. In fact, I have covered why some probiotics…
In this article, I will discuss the effects of probiotics on your stool consistency and color. Yes, probiotics can turn your stool brown, yellow, or green, and each color variation indicates something about your gut health. This is because different probiotic strains can produce different metabolites, which in turn can affect the color of your…
Far from fizzling out after a single dose, studies have shown that probiotics can maintain their health-promoting benefits if you keep taking them regularly. More specifically, scientists say that good bacteria from probiotics will start colonizing your gut as soon as you take the supplement. The bacteria occupy the gut for only 1-3 weeks—after which…
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 are known as the “good gut bacteria” and are a common supplement for all ages. But if it delivers a concentrated dose of bacteria to your gut, is there a chance that it can actually cause SIBO? The answer is actually complicated. Studies on probiotics and SIBO have conflicting results. On one hand, some…