Generally, it is believed that antibiotics and probiotics are agonists and can not co-exist. However, the relationship between antibiotics and probiotics isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Here are some key points that will allow you insight into their love-hate dynamics. Key Highlights Adding to the complexity, certain antibiotics are more detrimental to the beneficial…
Statistics from WHO show that about 40% of pregnant women are anemic due to vitamin deficiencies. Similarly, the incidence of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is as high as 70-80%. These issues can be cured with prenatal vitamins and probiotics. Multivitamins compensate for micronutrient deficiencies, and friendly bacteria keep off gut discomfort during pregnancy. But…
According to a 2020 survey, about 50% of Americans reported using Apple cider vinegar for health and wellness purposes. Similarly, the usage of probiotic supplements is constantly increasing ( demographics show 61% of Americans used probiotics in 2020). But do these products also go well when taken together? Or does the vinegar’s acidity reduce the…
According to UCSF, the normal stomach acid pH ranges between 1.5 to 3.5. However, most probiotic strains flourish in the intestinal and colon environment where the pH is between 6 to 7. These values indicate that probiotic supplements lacking the right species or appropriate coatings to protect susceptible strains are nearly ineffective. Therefore, here are…
Shelf-stable probiotics or non-refrigerated ones are as good as refrigerated probiotics. The way they are encapsulated makes all the difference. If you keep your supplement dry and air-tight, non-refrigerated probiotics will benefit you in the same way as refrigerated ones. But that does not mean it’s safe to leave non-refrigerated probiotics in sunlight or a…
Studies show that up to 56% of tourists face gut issues like Traveler’s diarrhea, acidity, and constipation. These issues can make your trip memories quite unpleasant. So, what’s your preventive measure to safeguard your gut from exotic germs and digestion troubles? Good News, you’ve landed at the right place! Because probiotics are a proven solution…
Probiotics for the skin are quite a trend now. But what if you take a supplement to improve your skin condition but end up worsening it? Yes, sadly, probiotics can cause rashes and worsen the inflammatory reactions associated with skin diseases. But how come a product cures the rash for one person while worsening it…
Imagine for a moment, you’ve been feeling constantly bloated, and fatigued and your mood seems as if it’s on a never-ending rollercoaster ride. Like many, you may attribute these symptoms to stress, lack of sleep, or maybe that extra serving of spicy tacos you had for dinner. But what if the true culprit lies within,…
Probiotics and multivitamins usage is constantly increasing as almost 30.9% of the US population have gut issues, and up to 95% face different micro-nutrient deficiencies. But is it safe to take both these supplements together? How do probiotics interfere with vitamins? Will they decrease their efficacy or increase it? To find out the answers, I…
A recent estimation has revealed that 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from GERD. Correspondingly, recent research on heartburn, GERD, and dyspepsia reported that probiotics reduced acidic reflux in 45% of the trials. These statistics call for an immediate resort to probiotics considering their high efficacy and low probability of causing any adversities. But…