Julie M. Goolsby, M.A., received her Master’s degree in women’s studies from Georgia State University.
Did you know that your gut is home tomore than 1,000 bacterial species1?
Probiotics, found infermented foodsas well assupplements, help support your gut to optimize health.
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But can you take a probiotic supplement at the same time as your other vitamins and supplements?
What about if you’re on antibiotics?
The short answer: Yes.
But let’s dive in a little further.
Will probiotics make your vitamins and other supplements less effective?
However, with or without vitamins,whenyou take a probiotic does matter.
Otherwise, they might cause an upset stomach.
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OK, what about antibiotics and other medications?
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Anything else I should know about probiotics?
It’s important to purchase high-quality probiotic supplements.
Look for products from a reputable company that uses clinically proven bacterial strains such as the speciesLactobacillus acidophilusandBifidobacterium lacti.
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Be sure to check the expiration date on probiotics.
Because they are live organisms, probiotic bacteria can die off over time.
You want to take a probiotic that has at least 30 billion CFUs split between theLactobacillusandBifidobacteriumstrains.
And taking a probiotic with other vitamins and supplements will not alter its effectiveness.
