If your probiotic feels the need to overcompensate with billions of CFU’s, then it is not a high quality probiotic and is probably not doing you any good. Then there is the “I eat yogurt” myth. You cannot eat enough yogurt per day to upkeep the flora within your gut. read more
How to Take a Probiotic. If your doctor has suggested probiotics, follow his instructions. You can take many supplements often during the week. If you stop taking them, the good effects will end within a couple of weeks. If you have questions, it's always a good idea to ask your doctor. read more
The U.S. Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products 1, Canadian Guide to Probiotic Supplements 2 and the WGO Global Guidelines for Probiotics and Prebiotics 3 provide suggested effective amounts of specific strains for treating certain health conditions, such as constipation or IBS. read more