Probiotics : which are best for PWP and when to take them and with what to ensure survival and absorption?

Today I heard that it’s best to take probiotics on an empty stomach. Then I heard to take them with high fat food. Another source said hot food can kill them. Yet another said acidic food like coffee can kill them. One source said take at night before bed.

Is there any consensus anywhere on when is best to take probiotics? I have not found a study on this.

Juggling the timing of supplements, probiotics, and meds is very difficult.

[Annieartist]

Can’t help but would appreciate the feedback you get. Some people advise against them at all. I find it hard to get a good supplement regime going but at last I feel like the B1 is working well.

[Kia17]

In my opinion any type of probiotics are wasting of time and resources. Another trap by supplements companies.Like thousands of other useless supplements.

[JayPwP in reply to Kia17]

I agree, though I have read about this probiotic, which has live bacteria and comes frozen

[Hidden in reply to Kia17]

Do you have factual info you could share that led you to this opinion?

[Kia17 in reply to Hidden]

Totally personal experience.

[Resano in reply to Kia17]

Hoping with due respect that Dr Hadlock proves wrong this time: "We have never seen a person’s recovery accelerated or initiated by the use ofs supplements “magic waters,” or vitamins."

at least as far as Thiamine is concerned.

[Missy0202]

I have always taken MegaSporeBiotic by Microbiome Labs with a meal. When I consulted with Dr. Mischley, she said I could discontinue it, but I decided to stay on it for now. I take it with my breakfast as recommended. I could be swayed to discontinue if I learn why it is not recommended for PWP

[Hidden in reply to Missy0202]

I would question Dr. Mischley’s assertions. Correlations versus causation is overlooked by her sometimes.

[Thal]

I take my supplements including probiotics with breakfast before my meds other times seem to interfere.

[Hidden in reply to Thal]

Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Thal]

Do you know how long to space before meds to increase absorption? I’ve heard not to take with anything acidic and that slow release types are best bc it increases the chance they will survive the stomach acid and make it to the small intestine. I have not yet sourced any slow release though.

[Thal in reply to Hidden]

I wait an hour or two. Don't know if acidic will interfere. Thinking the slow release type would overlap the meds.

[Zella23]

My husband with PD took Bio Kult Mind a probiotic supposed to help with gut bacteria as well as normal cognitive function. He took it for quite a while and it cost a fortune. Didn’t notice any difference while using so stopped the supplement. I did a lot of research on prebiotic foods on the internet and decided they may be a better choice as they are described as a ‘fertiliser’ for the guts. So increased resistant starches and chicory root amongst other foods. They seem to be helping with mild constipation,

Just my thoughts, nothing science based!