You're Taking Probiotics Wrong — Here's What The Science Actually Says

About this episode

Lynda Griparic discusses common myths about probiotics and provides insights on their effective use for gut health.

#313 You've been told to take probiotics. But nobody told you how — or whether what you're taking is actually doing anything. Probiotics are one of the most talked-about tools in gut health, and one of the most misused. In this solo episode, Lynda busts 7 of the most common probiotic myths she sees in clinic and online — and by the end, you'll understand probiotics at a level most people never do. You'll discover: Why probiotics don't permanently colonise your gut — and what that means for how you take them - Why "a probiotic is a probiotic" is one of the most misleading claims in the supplement industry - Why more strains in a bottle doesn't mean more effective - Why you should absolutely take probiotics during antibiotic treatment — and what the research actually shows - Why taking probiotics on an empty stomach is outdated advice - Why kefir and kombucha won't reliably restore your gut after antibiotics — and what will - Why probiotics are not the automatic answer to every gut condition If you've been taking probiotics without results, this episode will show you exactly why — and what to do instead. References & show notes: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/[YOUR-SHOW-NOTES-URL ]…

People in this episode

Host: Lynda Griparic

Topics covered

• probiotics
• gut health
• myths
• digestion
• antibiotics

Keywords

• probiotics
• gut health
• antibiotics
• myths
• digestion
• supplements

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