{"id":5844,"date":"2023-06-17T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T08:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/?p=5844"},"modified":"2023-07-02T04:01:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T04:01:19","slug":"can-you-take-too-many-probiotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Take Too Many Probiotics? See The 5 Great Challenges!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5844\" class=\"elementor elementor-5844\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-618fb0ac subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"618fb0ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fee2e3f header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fee2e3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 14-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can You Take Too Many Probiotics? See The 5 Great Challenges!<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c98fe elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-6216 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"34c98fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ee4294a elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWritten By: Saman Shoaib\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-cc7fe90 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Updated: July 2, 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-741d0d9e header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"741d0d9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 14-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-household-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Can+you+take+too+many+probiotics\/Can-you-take-too-many-probiotics.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"too many probiotics\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bbfe127 e-con-full header3-inner-cont e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2bbfe127\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44de1c2a my-toc elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"44de1c2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >SECTIONS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#First_Know_About_Probiotics\" title=\"First Know About Probiotics!  \">First Know About Probiotics!  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#Differentiate_Between_%E2%80%98Prebiotics_%E2%80%98Probiotics\" title=\"Differentiate Between \u2018Prebiotics\u2019 &#038; \u2018Probiotics\u2019  \">Differentiate Between \u2018Prebiotics\u2019 &#038; \u2018Probiotics\u2019  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#The_Potential_Benefits_of_Probiotics\" title=\"The Potential Benefits of Probiotics  \">The Potential Benefits of Probiotics  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#Can_You_Take_Too_Many_Probiotics_YesNo_%F0%9F%A4%94\" title=\"Can You Take Too Many Probiotics? Yes\/No \ud83e\udd14 \">Can You Take Too Many Probiotics? Yes\/No \ud83e\udd14 <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#Who_Can_Take_Extra_Probiotics\" title=\"Who Can Take Extra Probiotics?\">Who Can Take Extra Probiotics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#What_are_the_5_Bigger_Challenges_Related_to_Overdosing_on_Probiotics\" title=\"What are the 5 Bigger Challenges Related to Overdosing on Probiotics?  \">What are the 5 Bigger Challenges Related to Overdosing on Probiotics?  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#Explore_the_Best_Microbial_Strains_of_Probiotics\" title=\"Explore the Best Microbial Strains of Probiotics  \">Explore the Best Microbial Strains of Probiotics  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#Whats_the_Right_Dose_of_Probiotics\" title=\"What\u2019s the Right Dose of Probiotics?  \">What\u2019s the Right Dose of Probiotics?  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/#Takeaways\" title=\"Takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47be5d3 header3-text-cont-half elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47be5d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 14-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would surely hear a proverb; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018excess of everything is bad.\u2019<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, from a health perspective, a question may arise in your mind &#8211; <\/span><b>can you take too many probiotics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? If you\u2019re confused about it, let me explain it \ud83d\ude07.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to scientific research, the human gut is the home of <\/span><b>over 100 trillion microbes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All of them primarily influence <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metabolic reactions, nutrition, physiology,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immune system<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Interestingly, this whole microbiota remains well-maintained by consuming <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">probiotics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That means there is a plethora of potential benefits of probiotics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But a point to concern is; \u2018<\/span><b>can you take too many probiotics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your routine life?\u2019 The simple answer is \u2018NO\u2019 to overdosing on probiotics. Because there are several health concerns also associated with them. However, to know the inside story, you\u2019ve to stick to this guide to the end. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s open it with a quick refresher on probiotics.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11af1d63 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11af1d63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33f35cb things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33f35cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Know_About_Probiotics\"><\/span>First Know About Probiotics!  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5e5e6 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c5e5e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed. Many of the microbes found in probiotic products are similar to or the same as those that are naturally found in the human digestive system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics include bacteria, such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that benefit the body in various ways. Some probiotic bacteria help digest food or produce vitamins, while others kill off disease-causing cells.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other potential probiotic benefits include preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms in the gut and reinforcing the gut barrier. The latter helps strengthen the walls of the <\/span><b>GI tract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent compounds like <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/diy-non-toxic-reed-diffuser\/\">toxins<\/a> from being absorbed into the bloodstream.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dc4d1f subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5dc4d1f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec6c33 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ec6c33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Differentiate Between \u2018Prebiotics\u2019 & \u2018Probiotics\u2019  <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50405e2 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50405e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, both <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">probiotics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prebiotics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confer health benefits in various ways. But for easy-to-understand;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bff915 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bff915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we eat living organisms for nutritional purposes, they\u2019re <\/span><\/i><b><i>probiotics<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whereas when we eat the products of living organisms for nutritional means, they\u2019re <\/span><\/i><b><i>prebiotics<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand? Now see the difference by diving somewhat deep into them!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ba5d6 eael-dt-th-align-center eael-table-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"b6ba5d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"b6ba5d6\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-b6ba5d6\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-b6ba5d6\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Probiotics <\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Prebiotics <\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foods <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that typically consist of <\/span><b>live microbes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in order to maintain the microflora in the human body. <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are typically <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foods<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially <\/span><b>high-fiber foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that act as food for human microflora.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They boost the human gut\u2019s health.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They facilitate the growth of healthy bacteria colonies in the gut and thus nourish probiotics.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They ensure a smooth bowel movement. <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They ensure smooth food movement in the digestive tract. <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><b>Examples: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and various other fermented products. <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\"><ul><li><b>Examples: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole grains, bananas, onions, greens, garlic, soybeans, and artichokes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5280a subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e5280a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8693c8 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8693c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Potential_Benefits_of_Probiotics\"><\/span>The Potential Benefits of Probiotics  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8901d2f know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8901d2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics have been associated with numerous health benefits. Research suggests that\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ol><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can help <\/span><b>improve digestive health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by restoring the natural balance of bacteria in the gut.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may <\/span><b>enhance the absorption of nutrients <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>support immune function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may also <\/span><b>alleviate certain gastrointestinal conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>IBS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics have shown promise in <\/span><b>managing or preventing certain conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like;\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal infections\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eczema\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is important to note that while there is growing evidence supporting these benefits, more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms and effects of different strains of probiotics.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deda794 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"deda794\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da21449 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da21449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Take_Too_Many_Probiotics_YesNo_%F0%9F%A4%94\"><\/span>Can You Take Too Many Probiotics? Yes\/No \ud83e\udd14 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11284e2 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11284e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many health benefits are associated with probiotics, have you ever thought about &#8211; <\/span><b>can you take too many probiotics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Maybe or maybe not. But there is a huge debate on how much its number is good or bad.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, probiotics count in<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Colony Forming Units <\/span><\/i><b>(CFUs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This number on the label of your daily probiotic represents the amount of live probiotic bacteria that can divide and form colonies in the microbiome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many healthy adults can safely take <\/span><b>over 30-50 billion CFUs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when desired. Interestingly, a study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><b>2015 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showed that between <\/span><b>10 \u2013 20 Billion CFU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all that is really needed. Taking more than you need won\u2019t necessarily result in added benefits. And in some rare cases, it may actually prove to be counterproductive for individuals with weakened immune systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the answer to the question as mentioned above is contradictory. It\u2019s probably NO, but sometimes, consuming too many probiotics may be safer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s verify the answer Yes and No!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5ba1d subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a5ba1d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d82ba32 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d82ba32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Take_Extra_Probiotics\"><\/span>Who Can Take Extra Probiotics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe78632 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe78632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are basically several types of populations who need some extra probiotics than average individuals. They include;<\/span><\/p><h5><b>People who take Antibiotics\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though antibiotics help ward off certain bacterial infections, they kill off both good and bad bacteria in our guts. As a result, just one round of antibiotics can negatively alter your gut microbiome for up to a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><b>People with Mood Swings\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last decade, scientists have uncovered impressive evidence of what\u2019s commonly referred to as the mind-gut connection. Basically, this evidence reveals that our brain chemistry and immune system, which is housed in our gut, are deeply connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of our immune cells are made and \u2018instructed what to do\u2019 by our gut, which is why we tend to get sick when we\u2019ve had an emotional upset. Because the gut produces most of our \u2018<\/span><b>happy hormone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 <\/span><b><i>serotonin<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we can become down or anxious when our GI is not working well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><b>People with Blood Sugar Concerns\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have found that the gut microbiomes of people at risk for diabetes are different than those of people with normal blood sugar function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although more research will explain the exact relationship between healthy gut bacteria and blood sugar regulation, people with blood sugar issues are often advised to eat a high-fiber diet, rich in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beans, lentils, whole grains<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-starchy vegetables<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the benefits of fiber is; it feeds probiotics, helping to nourish a balanced gut.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>People with Easily Upset Stomachs\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bowels are part of the gut microbiome and can become imbalanced somewhat easily. Unsurprisingly, supporting a balanced gut microbiome can help people with sensitive systems find relief. In fact, research has shown that certain strains of probiotics (namely <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bifidobacteria<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) may help.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>People who experience Constipation\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More common than we\u2019d care to admit, a myriad of factors, including dietary changes, dehydration, a sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, and more, can cause constipation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is certainly no shortage of medications available to treat this ailment, they\u2019re not your only option. Probiotics, specifically <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium lactis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium longum,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may also help adults have healthy bowel movements.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Babies\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common conditions that young infants face is <\/span><b><i>colic<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The condition typically involves long periods of crying that occur at predictable times of the day. Many infants also <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fidget their legs, clench their fists,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pass <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/biogas-generator\/\">gas<\/a><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These days, some experts believe colic is related to an underdeveloped GI tract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though we still don\u2019t have a confirmed cause of colic, a <\/span><b>2018 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study found that probiotics may help put infants at ease. (It\u2019s no wonder more and more baby formulas contain them!)<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Cancer Patients\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who undergo cancer treatment may also have increased probiotic needs. <\/span><b>Chemotherapy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can damage the delicate microbiome, allowing pathogens to thrive in the patient\u2019s gut. Consuming additional probiotics can help re-establish the microbiome balance these people need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Allergies Sufferers\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy microbiome can help our body respond to allergens like<\/span><b> pollen, dust, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>mold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, research suggests that probiotics may play an important role in how the body handles and overcomes allergy-related issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though further investigation will identify the specific strains of probiotics that support this effect, it\u2019s a promising lead,<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf61cff subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf61cff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee3725d things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee3725d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_Bigger_Challenges_Related_to_Overdosing_on_Probiotics\"><\/span>What are the 5 Bigger Challenges Related to Overdosing on Probiotics?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66932c6 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66932c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although probiotics are generally considered safe for most people, consuming excessive amounts can lead to certain risks and side effects. Here are some potential issues associated with taking too many probiotics.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>#1. Gastrointestinal Distress\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive consumption of probiotics can cause digestive symptoms such as <\/span><b>bloating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>gas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>diarrhea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These symptoms are usually temporary and subside once the probiotic intake is reduced or discontinued.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s important to note that some individuals may be more sensitive to the effects of probiotics, and the severity of symptoms can vary.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>#2. Imbalance of Gut Microbes\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While probiotics are intended to restore microbial balance in the gut, excessive consumption can disrupt the existing equilibrium. This can lead to an overgrowth of certain bacteria or strains, which may adversely affect digestive health.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>#3. Risk of Infection\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rare cases, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, excessive probiotic consumption can lead to serious infections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This risk is higher when consuming probiotics containing specific strains of bacteria, such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus rhamnosus <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GG or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saccharomyces boulardii<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV\/AIDS or undergoing organ transplantation, should exercise caution and consult their healthcare provider before taking probiotic supplements.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>#4. Allergic Reactions\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although rare, some individuals may develop allergic reactions to certain probiotic strains. Symptoms can range from <\/span><b>mild skin irritations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>severe anaphylaxis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have a history of allergies or sensitivities, it&#8217;s crucial to read the ingredient labels of probiotic products and consult an allergist if needed.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>#5. Trigger of Headaches<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some probiotic-rich foods, like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yogurt, sauerkraut,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kimchi,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contain <\/span><b>biogenic amines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Biogenic amines are substances that form when protein-containing foods age or are fermented by bacteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common amines found in probiotic-rich foods include <\/span><b>histamine, tyramine, tryptamine,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>phenylethylamine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Amines can excite the central nervous system, increase or decrease blood flow and may trigger headaches in people sensitive to the substance.<\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study found that low-histamine diets reduced headaches in 75% of participants. However, a review of 10 controlled studies found no significant effect of dietary amines on headaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is needed to determine whether or not amines can be direct triggers of headaches or migraines in some people. Thus, keeping a food diary, including any headache symptoms you might experience, can help clarify whether fermented foods are problematic for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a6ca8 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"58a6ca8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31a4f87 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31a4f87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_Best_Microbial_Strains_of_Probiotics\"><\/span>Explore the Best Microbial Strains of Probiotics  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67f6341 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67f6341\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different microbial strains offer unique benefits, and understanding their sources and characteristics is essential for making informed choices. These are;<\/span><\/p><h5><b><i>Lactobacillus<\/i><\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus is a genus of bacteria found naturally in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/human-environment-interaction\/\">human<\/a> gastrointestinal tract and various fermented foods. It is one of the most well-known and extensively studied probiotic strains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><b><i>Bifidobacterium\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This strain plays a vital role in maintaining intestinal health and has been linked to various health benefits. B. breve, B. longum, and B. infantis are some well-studied species within this genus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><b><i>Saccharomyces boulardii<\/i><\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most probiotics are bacteria, <em>Saccharomyces boulardii<\/em> is a unique strain of yeast that offers probiotic benefits. It is commonly used to prevent and treat gastrointestinal disorders, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea and <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/cdiff-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clostridium difficile<\/a> infection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h5><b><i>Streptococcus thermophilus<\/i><\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a lactic acid bacterium frequently found in fermented dairy products like yogurt. It produces lactic acid, which aids in the digestion of lactose, making it beneficial for individuals with lactose intolerance.<\/span><\/p><h5><b><i>Enterococcus faecium\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a species of bacteria that naturally reside in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. Studies have suggested that it may have a protective effect against pathogens, enhance the production of short-chain fatty acids, and improve the integrity of the gut barrier.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94f875 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d94f875\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2e756d things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2e756d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Right_Dose_of_Probiotics\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Right Dose of Probiotics?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b33f8e know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b33f8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No doubt, probiotics offer several advantages to human health along with multiple risk factors for its overdosing. But it\u2019s crucial to maintain its balance in the body and must avoid exceeding the recommended dosage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institutes of Health,<\/span><\/i> <b>1-10 billion colony-forming units<\/b> <b>(CFU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are in an average dose of probiotic supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But no concrete research is available that demonstrates the most effective dosage of probiotics for human health. However, some recommendations are given by health professionals and researchers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Follow A Good Rule of Thumb!<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a good rule of thumb, at least half of the CFUs will still be alive and active before the \u201cbest by\u201d date on a probiotic label. Because the precise CFU amount is hard to calculate, it\u2019s more important to find the correct strain of bacteria to provide you with the benefit you are looking for versus the product with the most CFUs.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Factors Affecting Optimal Dosage<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, the optimal dosage of probiotics depends on the following factors;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particular microbial strain<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual consumption needs<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People\u2019s health condition\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well! It\u2019s always suggested that you consult with a registered dietitian or a healthcare professional in order to determine the best suitable dosage as per your situation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b69084e subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b69084e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7218339 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7218339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways\"><\/span>Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec740b know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ec740b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking too many probiotics won&#8217;t cause any dangerous side effects or death, but it can cause uncomfortable symptoms like gas, bloating, and upset stomach. However, people with severe illness or who are immunocompromised should consult with a doctor before taking probiotics.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers haven&#8217;t pinpointed exactly what an effective dose of probiotics is, or which probiotics are most beneficial. It is also difficult to know what size dose you&#8217;re taking due to the unregulated supplement market and the perishability of probiotic foods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, you will surely get the answer about- <strong>can you take too many probiotics?<\/strong>\u00a0Because taking a safe and healthy amount of probiotics seems okay. However, it&#8217;s a good idea to talk with your doctor about what&#8217;s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can You Take Too Many Probiotics? See The 5 Great Challenges! You would surely hear a proverb; \u2018excess of everything is bad.\u2019 So, from a health perspective, a question may arise in your mind &#8211; can you take too many probiotics? If you\u2019re confused about it, let me explain it \ud83d\ude07.\u00a0\u00a0 According to scientific research, &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/can-you-take-too-many-probiotics\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Can You Take Too Many Probiotics? See The 5 Great Challenges!<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5699,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5844"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5844"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6316,"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5844\/revisions\/6316"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}