Promoting the health and maintenance of our digestive tract’s cell liningSupporting immunityManaging inflammation
Reduced Cancer Risk
Prevention of Allergies and Digestive Disorders
Lower Risk of COVID-19
Better Oral Health
Reduced Risk of Food Allergies
Improved Weight Loss Success
Another growing area of research on probiotics is weight loss.
Also, a systematic review and meta-analysis found that using a probiotic supplement was associated with decreases in body mass index (BMI), weight, and fat mass with a probiotic dose of at least 30 billion for greater than 12 weeks.
Penicillins, such as amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin), piperacillin and tazobactam (Zosyn), and amoxicillin (Amoxil)Cephalosporins, such as cephalexin (Keflex), cefazolin (Ancef)
Read the label. Make sure any probiotic you choose is free of any ingredients you do not want, such as food allergens. Your healthcare team can help you translate any terms you don’t understand. Practice caution. Understand that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they’re marketed. Therefore, consider following the FDA’s tips for dietary supplement users. Again, consult your healthcare team before adding a probiotic supplement to your diet — especially if you have an underlying condition.
