Antibiotics vs Probiotics Part 3: How To Choose The Best Probiotic Supplement

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Looking for the best probiotic to take after antibiotics? In this three-part video series on antibiotics versus probiotics, I’m going to be sharing what to look for when choosing the RIGHT probiotic. Coming right up!

Okay — If you’re asking ‘what probiotics should I take while on antibiotics’? you are in the RIGHT PLACE! There are LOTS of options when it comes to probiotic supplements. How do you choose the one that’s right for you? There are a few important things to keep in mind.

Tip #1: Delivery is Key For Absorption — The BEST probiotics are formulated to be stomach-acid resistant. This way, they survive — intact — through to the intestines before releasing the bacteria, which is where they’re MOST effective.

Tip #2:  A PREbiotic Plus PRObiotic Combo Supplement is worth consideration if you’d like to boost your daily fiber intake too. Bacteria feed on fiber, so prebiotics are beneficial when you need to replenish healthy bacteria both quickly and long-term!

 

And Tip #3 — Strains matter! There are two KEY bacterial strains that have been studied for effectiveness in reducing digestive distress after antibiotics. These are Lactobacilli and Saccharomyces.

Okay, so now I’m going to be moving into our top recommendations of the BEST probiotics supplements — but before I do that, I want to check and see if this video is providing value for you? If yes, I want to encourage you to subscribe to our channel so you can receive more healthy tips like this in the future.

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Okay — The Healthy Place carries LOTS of probiotic supplements because they’re one of the most foundational supplements to health. They support immune health, brain health, joint mobility, nerve function, digestive function, heart health and SO much more. 

But, in the case of probiotics after antibiotics, here are some probiotic supplements we highly recommend:

• #1 Lively Vitamin Co. Great Guts 100 Billion — We suggest starting here during and just after a round of antibiotics. Then, you can drop to a lower dose for daily ongoing support such as a 50 Billion probiotic option instead. Great Guts is formulated using delayed-release technology so that the probiotic bacteria actually make it to your intestines where they can be most effective. This particular probiotic is also great for helping to relieve diarrhea and digestive discomfort associated with antibiotic side effects. 
• #2 — For Your Little One — Go for Gryph & Ivyrose’s Chewable Probiotics or Children’s Chocolate Probiotics. They’re both DELICIOUS and specifically formulated for children’s gut health. Though, of course, you’re welcome to take them too — and you probably will, because they are TASTY.
• #3 — For Women — Ladies, we’ve got a bit more bacterial balance to worry about than the men or kids. So, we recommend Renew Life Women’s Daily 2-In-1 Prebiotics + Probiotics. This option supports a natural, healthy flora AND helps prevent yeast infections which are a common side effect of antibiotics. 
• And, lastly, #4 — is Renew Life Daily Digestive Organic Prebiotic Fiber which contains soluble AND insoluble fiber to fuel growth in your gut!

Okay! That sums up our list of THE BEST probiotics supplements to take during or after antibiotics! Using probiotics after antibiotics is SO IMPORTANT.

But also, don’t forget about the other ways to replenish good bacteria in your gut such as eating fermented foods and cutting back on foods that do more harm than good to your gut. For instance, sugar, empty carbs, soft drinks, juices, and alcohol.

And — I’m curious — have you taken probiotics in the past? If so, what did or didn’t work for you? I’d love to know — just leave us a comment down below! 

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