Are there any dietary or environmental factors that kill healthy bacteria in the colon?
I know antibiotics get rid of them, but I haven’t taken those in at least a decade, so do I need probiotics?
– Katherine (last name withheld) New York, NY
It’s important to consume probiotics regularly, since a multitude of factors can decrease the number of healthy bacteria in our colon.
Here are some examples:
If you like to get probiotics from yogurt, be sure to look for the “Live & Active Cultures” seal somewhere on the packaging.
If you prefer probiotic supplements, buy them (and keep them!) refrigerated.
I know antibiotics get rid of them, but I haven’t taken those in at least a decade, so do I need probiotics?
– Katherine (last name withheld)
New York, NY
It’s important to consume probiotics regularly, since a multitude of factors can decrease the number of healthy bacteria in our colon.
Here are some examples:
If you like to get probiotics from yogurt, be sure to look for the “Live & Active Cultures” seal somewhere on the packaging.
If you prefer probiotic supplements, buy them (and keep them!) refrigerated.