Gut Health Trends

When would be the best time to take probiotics? was the most common consumer questions. The answer depended on the following different types of probiotic.

Non-encapsulated probiotics:

To take with meal or 30 minutes after meal. Food could lower stomach acid, created suitable acid environment and help probiotics survive.

Encapsulated probiotics:

To take with empty stomach or before bed so good bacteria could reach the gut successfully.

Acid-resistant probiotics:

To take before or after meal with empty stomach or before bed.

Precautions:

- To take with warm water; avoid high temperatures that kill probiotics.

- If taking antibiotics, separate by at least 4 hours.

- If symptoms didn’t improve after one month consumption, advised to reassess.