Q. Is it OK to take a probiotic daily?
A. Absolutely! Your body will thank you for that. Probiotics are living microorganisms (the good ones) that when you digest will find a home in your gut. Probiotics, being alive, can also die off - this can happen from poor eating habits, antibiotic usage, bodily toxins, or just as simple as a poor digestive system. Taking a daily supplement of probiotics helps ensure that you are proliferating the good bacteria back in your system. A good balance in your gut is beneficial to your body’s ability to digest and absorb nutrients in your food and also has a positive impact on your immune system.
Q. Do probiotics make you poop a lot?
A. Not necessarily, unless you really want them to! Probiotics definitely can help move along waste in your digestive tract, but it is not the same as taking a laxative. Some people have found that if, in the first two weeks of taking a probiotic, you experience diarrhea or frequent bowel movements they should taper off once your body gets adjusted to the probiotic. There are some probiotics that are high potency and contain specific bacteria that is helpful for colon health and all the lovely things that go along with that! If you find your probiotic is producing unusual or uncomfortable results, stop taking it and call your doctor.
Q: How do you know if a probiotic is working?
A: The main signs of your probiotic being effective is better digestive health and bowel movements and better immunity (fewer sicknesses).
Q: How many do I have to take?
A: For maximum potency and benefit, the serving size is 2 capsules per day, best taken with a meal.
Q: How is this different from Probiotic Acidophilus?
A: Acidophilus is just one strain of probiotic, which is included in the Probiotic 10, but this has 9 additional different strains to give your gut the widest variety of bacteria for optimal health.
