Can someone take an overdose of probiotics?

Intentionally eating bacteria may not seem like the most health-conscious choice, but probiotics—the “good” bacteria—have been shown to have a variety of beneficial effects, including alleviating gastrointestinal distress (primarily diarrhea and, to a lesser extent, inflammatory bowel disease), improving lactose intolerance, maintaining urogenital health in women, preventing incidence of allergic reactions and, ironically, improving and enhancing the immune response. read more

Yes. You can overdose on anything, even water. Unless a doctor has told you to, there’s no reason to take probiotics anyway. read more

Since our bodies normally host upwards of 100 trillion bacteria, it's very hard to overdose on probiotics, or "good" bacteria. If anything, research suggests that eating lots of these bugs via fermented foods, like yogurt or sauerkraut, or supplements can help you maintain a healthy balance of intestinal microbes that aid digestion and keep your immune system strong. read more