I’ve been learning a little about gut health and how important it is for your mental & physical health. Is it necessary to take a daily probiotic, or is it possible to keep your gut healthy with diet alone?

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I’ve taken one for years PB8 and recently was told by “somewhat” of an authority - what is that nowadays?? That it’s not good to take one regularly or the body will not be able to balance on its own. I need to check with a naturopath - could be it’s been overdone and causing a problem so…

Probiotics aren't something your body needs. Your stomach already contains healthy bacteria. But taking them typically has no negative effects, and include them in your diet might even be beneficial.

You don't necessarily have to take probiotics in capsule form. You can just include more yogurt and fermented foods to your diet and you're all set.

Probiotics can be taken everyday and have consistently been proven to be safe for healthy adults. Probiotics however shouldn't be taken by some people, such as those who have a highly compromised immune system. Before taking a probiotic supplement, you should consult your doctor.

Our bodies naturally already have healthy bacteria, so I wouldn't say that taking probiotic supplements is all that necessary. Try out adding kefir and lots of sauerkraut to your meals.

I heard kombucha is really good for your gut health. Maybe you can substitute that for your daily cup of coffee in the morning. You don't really need supplements.

One of the most basic methods to promote gut health is to maintain a diverse diet. While it is easy to fall into a food rut, such as eating the same breakfast every day or nibbling on the same types of fruit, a healthy gastrointestinal microbiome is dependent on a diversified diet.

Yes. That's one of the best methods to improve your gut health. The benefit of probiotics on gut health has been proved by researches. If you aren't sure which probiotic supplement to take, see a registered nutritionial therapits.

We all know that processed foods have never done anything good for our body. And we all have to know that it's particularly bad for gut health. Avoid white bread, crisps, cured meats, fizzy drinks.

My Nutrional therapist said that stress contributes to poor gut health. I never would have linked the two with each other. Surprisingly, high levels of cortisol change our microbiome. Manage stress by doing meditation and breathing exercises.

Eat fermented foods as these foods are natural sources of probiotics. If you like kimchi, kombucha, miso, and kefir, then congratulations! You need to get rid of them. You're doing it right. lol.

I do a mixture of probiotic foods throughout the week rather than taking a supplement...so I do yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut etc - it's easier to get a mix of foods than taking the supplement from what I've found

I don't think it's healthy to take probiotics daily. 2-3x a week would be okay though.

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