How to take probiotics?

[Neeta-K]

When I read on the Internet how to take probiotics it's really confusing. Some say on an empty stomach, some before a meal and others with food! Does anyone know which is correct. I think it's all about stomach acid and not letting it destroy the good bacteria in the probiotics??

Thanks neeta xx

[sirmot]

Hi Neeta, you need to take them on an empty stomach and drink plenty of water with them. So, at least 30 mins before food or 2 hours after. Otherwise they lose potency as the stomach acid destroys most probiotics. There are some hardier strains that survive, but most don't. I know that there is conflicting advice, which is very confusing, but this is what I was told by my functional medicine doctor and it is working well for me. I take mine first thing in the morning with my thyroid medicines, about 40 mins before breakfast. x

[marmaris in reply to sirmot]

what is a good probiotic to use please? Could you please pm me if not allowed on here. Thank you.

[ClarePerry1 in reply to marmaris]

Im using a fat free actimel drink which is ok - have not tried others to boost immunity xx

[sirmot in reply to marmaris]

I sent a PM, I hope you got it.

[Neeta-K in reply to sirmot]

Thanks Sirmot. I didn't know you could take them with thyroid meds. X

[Joyia]

I make my own from Tibetan mushroom culture, this can be purchased on E-bay.

[Jessiepup]

I am on the GAPs diet and I empty the capsules onto my dinner and they are working.

The most important thing is to have a good quality one.

I use Biokukt