Probiotics

[Stellalouu]

Hi,

I have bought probiotic supplement recently as I read some reports online saying that it would help hashimotos to heal. May I know is it recommendable to take it daily like other supplement ? Or totally stop eating after a period of time ? And if taking it daily, what’s the best dosage ?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Stellalouu

Yes, take it daily, it populates the gut with good bacteria.

Dosage will be on the bottle.

I don't know what you mean by

"Or totally stop eating after a period of time ?"

[Stellalouu in reply to SeasideSusie]

Sorry I meant should we just take for a period of time then stop taking it or take it continuously like other supplements ? There is different dosage. I’m currently taking 100 billion CFU daily. Is it too much ? Should I cut down the dosage ?

[Kipsy in reply to Stellalouu]

You might also see some benefit from fermenting your own water kefir too which is very cheap and easy. Amazon sell the grains. I believe it's full of goodness.

[Stellalouu in reply to Kipsy]

How does the fermented milk taste like ? Does it taste something like yoghurt ?

[Kipsy in reply to Stellalouu]

I tried the milk version once and yes it's a little like delicious tangy yogurt but, as I try to avoid dairy, I ferment the water version which is equally nice...a tiny bit like Belgian blond beer (or so I tell myself!)

[Stellalouu in reply to Kipsy]

Okay. I’ll try to buy and make some myself! If I’m already taking probiotic can I drink kefir as well ? Will it be too much ?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Stellalouu]

I change my probiotics when I need a new bottle, it means that you are benefitting from more strains that way. Don't forget that when it says 100 billion that is totting up the total amount of all the different strains in the supplement. I tend to go no higher than 50 billion in total.

Take some time to read up on probiotics, CFU, etc. Here's one article

probioticsguide.com/is-a-hi...

[Stellalouu in reply to SeasideSusie]

Noted. Thanks ! Do you have any recommended brand that works for you ?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Stellalouu]

Ignore the fact they they sell their own supplement, but you can see what different strains are good for

humnutrition.com/blog/the-g...

Also thehealthyhomeeconomist.com...

This is a good article

drdavidwilliams.com/how-to-...

I have used Now Foods and Healthy Origins but I tend to have a good look round every time I need to restock.

[Stellalouu in reply to SeasideSusie]

Okay thanks ! I’ll do some reading and research !