- Here’s what it’s possible for you to expect.
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can improve microbial balance and helpsupport gut health.
As your gut microbiome adjusts, bacteria can produce gas as a byproductand trapped gas leads to bloating.
Irregularity
Probiotics candecrease transit time2or how quickly food and waste move through your digestive system.
Adding more good bacteria to crowd out the bad contributes to less gas and less bloat.
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You might go to the bathroom more regularly.
The good bacteria in probiotics improve digestion, which may translate to more consistent bathroom visits.
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You’ll feel more energetic.
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Probiotics help your body properly utilize and absorb nutrients.
Your immune system will thank you.
In other words, as your gut microbiome balances, yourimmune system is supported and strengthened.
How long do side effects from probiotics last?
According to Shah, everyone metabolizes probiotics differently, so there’s reallyno definitive time frame for everyone.
As for the fringe benefitslike less bloating and more regular eliminationthose should stick around for the long haul.
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(you’re free to read more about therange of benefits here.)
