Do you take a probiotic?
By snowy
@snowy22315 (185436)
United States
February 18, 2025 9:59am CST
You hear so much these days about gut bacteria and keeping it healthy, that yesterday when out shopping I bought an affordable bottle of probiotics. I took one this morning. So far I don't notice any difference. I do eat yogurt about everyday which has probiotics in it, but maybe I needed more. What are your feelings on probiotics?
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@JordanLader (5482)
• Sparta, Tennessee
18 Feb
I eat yogurt and take a multivitamin daily. I also do other things like do small work outs to help feel better. I think it's a little of everything that makes you healthy
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@snowy22315 (185436)
• United States
18 Feb
Yes, but I think to really help your gut bacteria and biome as they call it, a probiotic is important. Besides I probably need it, one time my stomach started to hurt for no reason, and I know I have some diverticulouis as well. However, taking it at a young age, may help ward off some problems as well.
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@JordanLader (5482)
• Sparta, Tennessee
18 Feb
@snowy22315 Anything is possible. I'm good with what I'm doing right now though :) I'm trying to be more active since almost everything I do is so sedentary
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@DaddyEvil (141878)
• United States
18 Feb
My doctor said eating yogurt is fine but not to take probiotics as a supplement. It can cause problems for some people.
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@snowy22315 (185436)
• United States
18 Feb
Problems such as? I think some might possibly get diarrhea. However, there are a lot of different probiotics out there, just because someone has a problem with one type doesn't mean they will have problems with all. With these, I would say the good definitely outweighs the bad.
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@snowy22315 (185436)
• United States
18 Feb
Well if you are satisfied with how your body is functioning, maybe you don't need to. You might get enough in the foods you eat.
@Dena91 (16827)
• United States
19 Feb
@snowy22315 I thank God everyday for the good health I have. So many don't
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@lilacskies (4768)
• United States
18 Feb
I take them if I feel constipation. Otherwise, I don't really take them.
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@snowy22315 (185436)
• United States
18 Feb
They are good for a lot of your body systems.
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@lilacskies (4768)
• United States
18 Feb
@snowy22315 Yes, they are good for flushing out toxins too.
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@snowy22315 (185436)
• United States
18 Feb
I was just reading it can lead to weight loss, and is good for your digestive system, heart, and blood pressure.
@JudyEv (346649)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb
I sometimes buy a six-pack of something probiotic but I don't have any regularly. I don't know that I'd expect to feel any different.
