Probiotics

[Kim McConnell]

Dr. Woeller, There seems to be a lot of conflicting information as to the best way to take probiotics, regardless if they are acid-resistant or not. Some sources say take with meals so that the food reduces the acidity of the stomach contents and more of the species in the probiotic survives. Some sources say to take on empty stomach, no exception. What does your experience tell you?

Thanks, Kim

[DrWoeller]

Kim,
I normally have the kids take with food since so many cannot swallow capsules. For adults I have done both ways and cannot say with absolute certainty that one way has been better than the other. I am going to do a break out review on this topic, and probiotics in general, for the next lecture.

Dr. Woeller

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