Choosing a probiotic supplement for gut health is as confusing as choosing any kind of supplement - the limitless brands all seem the same, but all claim to be different. Many brands claim their probiotic is the “best” because it has a certain amount of a certain bacterial strain proven to improve gut health. But where is the proof? And even if they provide some kind of proof, how do we know how much and what type of bacteria is best for our situation?
Many brands seem to only offer a placebo effect, and because of the high price of probiotics, we often stop trying. I know this all too well; along my journey in battling IBD I tried countless probiotic supplements and was left with all of these questions and more.
It wasn’t until a coworker suggested Visbiome as a probiotic to improve my IBD when I noticed marginal differences in my gut health.
I came to the conclusion that we often choose our probiotic supplements based on marketing versus how well they actually work in improving our personal gut health. This article is my best attempt to answer the questions above and provide the top six, Whealthy-approved best probiotic supplements, where you’re likely to notice a measurable difference in the improvement of gut health.
*Disclaimer: As a general rule, more research is needed to prove that probiotics are effective in humans. The reason for this lack of evidence in the field is because not only is every person (and every microbiome) different, but there are an uncounted number of beneficial bacteria that come in all strain sizes, types, CFU counts, and combinations; making probiotics a tricky topic for scientific research. Always consult your doctor before trying new supplements or medications. This article is based on personal research and years worth of experience with IBD treatment.
*Questions answered in the video:
0:00 Intro
1:39 What are probiotics?
2:02 What to look for in probiotics?
3:40 When should I take my probiotics?
4:13 Who needs probiotics as a supplement?
6:34 Signs your probiotics are working
7:01 Side effects and practical considerations before taking probiotics?
8:01 Top probiotic supplements:
8:04 visbiome: amzn.to/3dGmBNP
8:53 Florajen: amzn.to/3wvmRI9
9:36 Florastor: amzn.to/3utwPYG
10:17 Garden of Life Raw Probiotics: amzn.to/2OpZaQm
10:58 Culturelle: amzn.to/3sVAM8j
11:29 Align: amzn.to/3sXaXoq
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